Picton - Waikawa, Picton

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1904 days ago

Poll: Should vaping ads be banned?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected … View more
Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected clampdown on how alternatives to smoking can be advertised.

To read more, click here.

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Should vaping ads be banned?
  • 87% Yes
    87% Complete
  • 13% No
    13% Complete
2049 votes
1906 days ago

Poll: Would you donate blood in Blenheim?

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

The New Zealand Blood Service requires about 3000 donations of blood each week to meet hospital needs, but a donation service has not been available in Blenheim for years.

Would you donate if you had the chance?

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Would you donate blood in Blenheim?
  • 89.1% Only if a blood drive came to Blenheim.
    89.1% Complete
  • 3.6% I am happy to travel to another region to donate.
    3.6% Complete
  • 7.3% I would not donate blood.
    7.3% Complete
55 votes
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1905 days ago

Lost Family Cat - Hollie

Michael from Marlborough Sounds

Good Evening Everyone ,

Our beloved cat Hollie has gone missing. Hollie is 5yrs old, has a blue collar with a bow, micro chipped, loves people and friendly.

Please see Hollies pictures below , would love to hear from anyone who may have seen her, thanks again.

1905 days ago

King Shags threatened - are you concerned?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - a revamped mussel farm is opening in the Sounds despite 12 formal objections and concerns from locals about threatened King Shags.

Clearwater Mussels has already been refused two renewed consents after concerns the farm would affect King Shags, and the farms were closed. Despite … View more
Hi neighbours - a revamped mussel farm is opening in the Sounds despite 12 formal objections and concerns from locals about threatened King Shags.

Clearwater Mussels has already been refused two renewed consents after concerns the farm would affect King Shags, and the farms were closed. Despite this, the company's application to operate a reconfigured, existing three-hectare mussel farm was granted earlier this month.

What are your thoughts about this? Do you think more importance should be put on protecting the King Shags?

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1905 days ago

The dates for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2020 have been announced! ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Looking forward to celebrating our wonderful communities across the country with all of you from 27 March to 5 of April.

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1905 days ago

Can you help? Only one hour

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Have you got an hour to spare for a fabulous cause? The Marlborough MS & Parkinson's Society is running a street appeal fundraiser on Friday 20th September. Funds raised during this street appeal will help the Marlborough MS and Parkinson's Society to support people in Marlborough who… View moreHave you got an hour to spare for a fabulous cause? The Marlborough MS & Parkinson's Society is running a street appeal fundraiser on Friday 20th September. Funds raised during this street appeal will help the Marlborough MS and Parkinson's Society to support people in Marlborough who are living with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's, and their families/carers.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz.

Alternatively, you can go to our online database via the link below (this role will be listed under 'recently added')

1905 days ago

Renwick Dog Park – Official Opening

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Hi neighbours, gather your family and furry friends and celebrate the opening of the new Renwick Dog Park. Dog agility will be on display from the Blenheim Canine Training Club and SPCA dogs will be looking for new homes.

Take advantage of discounted on-the-spot dog microchipping or pick up a … View more
Hi neighbours, gather your family and furry friends and celebrate the opening of the new Renwick Dog Park. Dog agility will be on display from the Blenheim Canine Training Club and SPCA dogs will be looking for new homes.

Take advantage of discounted on-the-spot dog microchipping or pick up a discount voucher.

Sun 1 Sep: 11.00 am – 1.00 pm

Foxs Island Road, off SH 6, Renwick
Find out more

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1907 days ago

New to Marlborough?

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Whether you've moved to Marlborough from overseas or from somewhere else in NZ, volunteering is a great way to make new connections and get settled.

1925 days ago

Poll: Would you prefer Council plastic bags or wheelie bins?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

The debate has raised its head once again. In a time where Government has banned single use plastic bags, what do you think Marlborough District Council should do with rubbish collection moving forward?

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Would you prefer Council plastic bags or wheelie bins?
  • 15.5% The Council plastic bags work fine.
    15.5% Complete
  • 79.3% Wheelie bins - we shouldn't be using plastic.
    79.3% Complete
  • 5.2% I don't mind - just take my rubbish.
    5.2% Complete
213 votes
1906 days ago

New Stuff Circuit Investigation - watch now!

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Check out the latest work from Stuff Circuit. A must-watch for anyone seeking a better understanding of the culture that fostered the Christchurch mosque attacks. Watch now by clicking here.

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1907 days ago

Light Garden Wheelbarrow

Maureen from Blenheim

Surplus to requirements in our downsized section.

Negotiable

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1909 days ago

Wanted to buy

Lynne from North Blenheim

Wanted: Does anyone have an cable and adaptor for HP Photosmart 7510 printer?

1908 days ago

Are you a real estate agent?

Stuff

Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your listing to a relevant geographic audience. The property will be exposed to as many potential… View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your listing to a relevant geographic audience. The property will be exposed to as many potential buyers as possible to drive the best sales result.

Potential buyers will click straight through to your listing on your website to see detailed property information.

Email realestate@stuff.co.nz to find out more about using Showcase Plus to promote your listings.
Learn more

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1909 days ago

The Plan: Delay teen drinking

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Alcohol and teens – What don’t you know?
What do you need to know?
follow the link to our first quiz.

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1909 days ago

❗ GIVEAWAY ❗

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.

We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give … View more
Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.

We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give away. All you need to do is sign up to Red Cross Journey, be one of the first 100 participants to raise $100 and we’ll send you a KeepCup!

Red Cross Journey is our annual fundraising step challenge - with a difference. Walk 10,000 steps a day for 21 days and learn about the journey of someone involved with Red Cross while raising funds to help people in need.

For more information or to make a donation, visit: www.redcrossjourney.org.nz...

Thank you for your support.

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