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Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ town - out of the two finalists below.
The two towns have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious … View moreHi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ town - out of the two finalists below.
The two towns have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours across key areas, such as litter prevention & waste minimisation, community beautification, recycling projects and sustainable tourism.
Have you heard of the Beautiful Awards? they celebrate environmental excellence and recognise positive actions taken by communities, businesses, schools, individuals and councils, in local and urban areas to protect and enhance their local environments
Note: this poll runs externally from the Beautiful Awards and responses will not be included in the judging process.
Who remembers the clink of bottles being left on the doorstep? Would you like to see them make a return?
The September issue of Health News is out now in your community papers.
This month:
Let's talk about...pregnancy and parenting
The top 5 to help your baby thrive
The Marlborough Community Health Hub expands its healthcare services.
We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!
Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.
The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.
The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
Everything you need to know if you're heading over to Nelson to see the All Blacks take on Argentina.
The Game
5.30pm Gates open – get in the queue!
6.15pm Teams arrive
6.45pm Teams warm up
7.20pm Match ball delivered by helicopter
7.30pm National Anthems and Haka
7.35pm KICK OFF!… View moreEverything you need to know if you're heading over to Nelson to see the All Blacks take on Argentina.
The Game
5.30pm Gates open – get in the queue!
6.15pm Teams arrive
6.45pm Teams warm up
7.20pm Match ball delivered by helicopter
7.30pm National Anthems and Haka
7.35pm KICK OFF!
Game Day Street Party
Upper Trafalgar and Hardy Streets will be closed from 11am – 7pm for the Game Day Street Party. Get on into the City to be part of the Game Day action, including music, performances, family fun, competitions and lots of food and market stalls.
Party Zone – Top of Trafalgar Street
1pm Game Day Street Party ‘kicks off’, Serpico and Tunesifter
1.30pm Official Welcome from the Mayor of Nelson and the Argentinian Ambassador
2pm Buskudara
3pm Press Roll
4pm Konkoba
4.45pm Drum Jam
Family Zone - Nelson Provincial Museum
1pm Flossie the Balloon Twister
2pm Pablo The Puzzle – two shows
Plus, free face painting in your team colours for young and old, a pop-up exhibition on the
history of rugby in Nelson and chances to win some EXTRAORDINARY prizes with an All Blacks face hole board competition.
Argentina Zone - Trafalgar Street near Hardy St
1.30pm Sambassadors
2.15pm Tango Libre Dance School
Food and Drink
Food and market stalls will line Trafalgar and Hardy Streets Game Day Street Party. Many of Nelson’s own restaurants, cafes and eateries will be open all day and late into the night for hungry visitors.
Getting there
Central Nelson will be humming all day Saturday. If you are planning on driving into the city leave yourself plenty of time, as roads will be busy and parking will be limited. You may want to consider other options and let someone else do the driving.
What you can bring into Trafalgar Park
Travel light – there will be security checks for every bag. If possible, come with your warm clothes and ticket only. There will be designated aisles for tickets only.
Don’t bring in commercially bought food and drink. Families may bring pre-packed snacks for their children. All bottles will be emptied at the gates. There will be many food and beverage outlets in Trafalgar Park.
Stay in Touch with Game Day Action - Visit the www.gamedaynelson.nz... where you will find more information, maps and details.
My good friend Ron Proctor is holding an antique auction in Blenheim on October 20 (Labour Weekend).
Ron is looking for items to buy or to add to the auction.
Give him a call for an obligation free appraisal 0800 746 022.
A Blenheim minister and his two assistant pastors to leave Anglican Church, rather than "running with the crowd" over same-sex blessings.
The Ministry of Education has four months to find a greenfield site for Blenheim's new college campus, or the town's only intermediate school will make way for the project.
The council has applied for resource consent to remove the heritage status of the A&P grandstand in Blenheim, which would make way for its demolition. How do you feel about the grandstand? Is it a reminder of times gone by, or a waste of space?
Comments may be used in a story.
Public … View moreThe council has applied for resource consent to remove the heritage status of the A&P grandstand in Blenheim, which would make way for its demolition. How do you feel about the grandstand? Is it a reminder of times gone by, or a waste of space?
Comments may be used in a story.
Public submissions on the resource consent close August 29.
Did Census staff contact you to get your forms filled out?
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Whitebait populations are in decline and yet whitebait is the only fish recreational fishers can legally sell.
Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.
Whitecoat is all about helping Kiwis make more informed decisions about their healthcare providers.
There has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you … View moreThere has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you think - is it okay to put rubbish in a neighbour's bin?
Is it fair game to use a neighbour's bin if it's out on the street? Vote in the poll below!
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