Picton - Waikawa, Picton

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1878 days ago

Mental Health Awareness Week starts today! 💜🌿

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Together let's explore our way to well-being because when it's strong, our whānau, communities and Aotearoa can flourish too.

#NSNZmentalhealth #MHAWNZ

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1878 days ago

Poll: How has your Rugby World Cup streaming experience been?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?

The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.

To … View more
Hi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?

The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.

To read more, click here.

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How has your Rugby World Cup streaming experience been?
  • 35.1% Perfect - I had no issues
    35.1% Complete
  • 31% Not the best
    31% Complete
  • 33.9% Absolutely horrible
    33.9% Complete
507 votes
1878 days ago

Poll: Are you supporting the climate change strike this week?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Young people are leading the charge for this Friday's climate strike.

The idea is for as many people as possible to take the day off work to protest for climate action in solidarity with the school strikers. Are you in support of this?

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Are you supporting the climate change strike this week?
  • 27.3% Absolutely
    27.3% Complete
  • 20.4% No - not interested in climate change
    20.4% Complete
  • 23.8% Not sure how the strike will make a difference
    23.8% Complete
  • 28.4% Other - more practical things could be done to raise awareness
    28.4% Complete
907 votes
1878 days ago

A grease-themed wedding with 174 bridesmaids

Reporter Marlborough Express

Doug O'Callahan and Fonda Novis tied the knot in a Grease-themed wedding at Kaikōura Hop over the weekend.

They were joined by a world record-breaking 174 bridesmaids.

Did you have any crazy, quirky things happening at your wedding?

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1884 days ago

Are you bothered by the wattle pollen?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Picton resident Barbara Speedy says wattle pollen is a "big health issue", and asked Marlborough council candidates if they'd eradicate wattle trees.

She says that the wattle population had got worse over the decades, from just a few trees to "hills of yellow".

Are … View more
Picton resident Barbara Speedy says wattle pollen is a "big health issue", and asked Marlborough council candidates if they'd eradicate wattle trees.

She says that the wattle population had got worse over the decades, from just a few trees to "hills of yellow".

Are the wattle trees making your hayfever worse? Do you want the council to do something about them?

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1887 days ago

Should vaping be banned in schools?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - Principals in schools are backing the government's plan to ban most vape flavours.

They warn that without firm action, New Zealand will have a new generation of people addicted to nicotine. Many students mistakenly believe that vapes contain only water and flavouring.

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Hi neighbours - Principals in schools are backing the government's plan to ban most vape flavours.

They warn that without firm action, New Zealand will have a new generation of people addicted to nicotine. Many students mistakenly believe that vapes contain only water and flavouring.

What are your thoughts? Should vaping be banned in schools?

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1879 days ago

PEA STRAW compressed into a recyclable bag, 10KGS

Anne from Blenheim

Silver Field Pea Straw compressed into a recyclable bag ready to be spread over the garden as a natural form of mulch to protect plant roots from frost damage, add nutrients to the soil, suppress weed growth and increase soil moisture retention.

The convenient sized bags are clean, easy to handle … View more
Silver Field Pea Straw compressed into a recyclable bag ready to be spread over the garden as a natural form of mulch to protect plant roots from frost damage, add nutrients to the soil, suppress weed growth and increase soil moisture retention.

The convenient sized bags are clean, easy to handle and can be transported home in customers cars with no mess.

Easy to store

Pack weight is 10kgs and it will spread to approx 5 square metres on your garden.

can deliver, in town boundry. (blenheim,)

or by arrangement,
hay,
great for pet bedding,
rabbits
ginnie pigs.

Negotiable

1879 days ago

Join Gen Less

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1880 days ago

Peppertree Luxury Accommodation FOR SALE!

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty

This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing … View more
This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing individual charm as well as comfort. In the heart of the lodge is a spacious, recently renovated farmhouse kitchen enjoying garden and orchard views. A large woodburner with wetback heats the water for a series of radiators around the house, ensuring year-round warmth.

Organically managed, the four-hectare property provides the ability to live from the land with honey, fruit trees, berry patches, vegetable gardens, olives and grazing for sheep, cattle and horses. The small Chardonnay vineyard with a careful selection of clones produces a succulent house wine thoroughly enjoyed by guests from all around the world.

A range of useful ancillary sheds and buildings offers space for projects, hobbies, storage and accommodation for staff. Other facilities on the property include a petanque court, croquet lawn and small gymnasium overlooking the swimming pool.

This extraordinarily diverse and unique lifestyle is ideally located on State Highway One, less than a five-minute drive from central Blenheim and 15 minutes from numerous winery cellar doors, restaurants and the airport.

Offers from $2,500,000 plus GST (if any)
Find out more

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1881 days ago

A BBQ and rugby kind of weekend?

Reporter Marlborough Express

If you're hoping to fire up the barbie ahead of the rugby this weekend, you're in for some good weather!

The sun is expected to shine across most of the country on Saturday, with the warmest day being Sunday due to northwesterly winds.

What are your weekend plans? Will you be … View more
If you're hoping to fire up the barbie ahead of the rugby this weekend, you're in for some good weather!

The sun is expected to shine across most of the country on Saturday, with the warmest day being Sunday due to northwesterly winds.

What are your weekend plans? Will you be watching the first NZ game?

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1881 days ago

Teaching Marlborough's history

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

NZ history will become a compulsory school subject by 2022. Marlborough has some of the country's most important cultural and archaeological sites - did you know about the places and stories in this column? Click 'read more' to find out.

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1882 days ago

Mayoral candidate hopefuls have their say on sport as big debate nears

Reporter Marlborough Express

Next week's "The Big Debate" will quiz 18 of the 31 candidates chasing votes in this year's elections. The debate will be held at ASB Theatre on September 24, at 7pm. What would you like to hear discussed at the big debate?

Email any questions for the debate to Marlborough … View more
Next week's "The Big Debate" will quiz 18 of the 31 candidates chasing votes in this year's elections. The debate will be held at ASB Theatre on September 24, at 7pm. What would you like to hear discussed at the big debate?

Email any questions for the debate to Marlborough Regional Editor on ian.allen@stuff.co.nz.

Read what the Mayoral candidate hopefuls said about sport:

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1882 days ago

Free Firewood

Liang from Blenheim

Most of the job is done but you still need a chainsaw to cut the trunk off the ground and take them away.
Located at 78 Grove Rd, Blenheim TOP10 Holiday Park, Make sure you sign in at reception before getting into the park. Common sense on H&S is a must.

Free

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1882 days ago

FREE appraisal on your home. No strings attached.

Ben from Blenheim

Want a FREE Market Appraisal on your home.
I have spots available to appraise your home free of charge and no strings attached.
027 626 5003 Ben McLennan Harcourts.

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1882 days ago

Being Kiwi: Have you experienced racism?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?

Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.

Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls… View more
New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?

Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.

Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls for the collection of official statistics on hate crimes, looks at discrimination in our schools and takes a stroll through Auckland, now one of the most diverse cities in the world.

To take part in the survey, click here

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