1252 days ago

CLOSED tomorrow

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

The VM office will be closed tomorrow for the Queen's Birthday holiday.
We will be back in the office as usual from 10am, Tuesday, 8th June.

To everyone who is working or volunteering over the long weekend to keep important services running, we would like to say a massive thank you!

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 63.9% Yes
    63.9% Complete
  • 33.6% No
    33.6% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1596 votes
23 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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5 days ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.8% Complete
  • 20% Small fireworks displays in each community
    20% Complete
  • 7.3% Keep it as is
    7.3% Complete
  • 33.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    33.5% Complete
  • 9.9% Anything but fireworks
    9.9% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below
    0.5% Complete
3415 votes