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Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

1194 days ago

Looking for some cooking inspiration?

Stuff

Look no further! Join Sam Mannering on Thursday the 23rd of September and cook your dinner along with him.

What’s on the menu? Sam is going to teach you how to make curry from scratch, and for dessert, a tarte tatin.

Get in quick because seats are limited!
Register now

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1195 days ago

Māori Language Week 💚

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

Happy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞

Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.

Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later

We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment … View more
Happy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞

Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.

Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later

We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment below some phrases you know 💚

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1195 days ago

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View more
Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

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1195 days ago

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1196 days ago

Are most volunteers retired?

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

A lot of people think that volunteers are mostly retired, but when we looked at our stats recently, we found out that only 14% of new volunteers in Marlborough are retired. Interestingly, the biggest group was people who are in full-time employment (24%). ⁠

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For the stats nerds … View more
A lot of people think that volunteers are mostly retired, but when we looked at our stats recently, we found out that only 14% of new volunteers in Marlborough are retired. Interestingly, the biggest group was people who are in full-time employment (24%). ⁠

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For the stats nerds out there, here's the rest of the stats:⁠
People in part-time employment - 10% ⁠
Students - 10%⁠
Seeking employment - 15%⁠
Self-employed - 5%⁠
Not in paid employment by choice - 4%⁠
Rather not say - 9%⁠
Other - 9%⁠
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1196 days ago

Fleece blankets/ Throws

Maureen from Picton - Waikawa

Pair of fleece blanket/throws. Thermosoft brand. Mushroom/beige colour. Very soft and warm, mink feel. They are single size, 182cm x 230cms
Never been used
$40 for the pair. Can be picked up in Waikawa. Or can deliver in area or Blenheim.
Phone 0276165769

Price: $40

1197 days ago

New digs for Marlborough Wine and Food Festival

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Looks like our friends in Renwick will be walking distance from next year's Wine and Food Festival! The event will be held at the Renwick Domain in February, for the first time in its 33-year history.

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1199 days ago

How's your firewood pile looking?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Blenheim had a record 16 air quality breaches this winter, although none were during lockdown. 11 were in June. How's your firewood pile looking, did you use a lot this year? Are you already stocking up for next winter?

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1197 days ago

Harcourts August Marketwatch Statistics

Trina Nichols from

The COVID impact resulted in the reduced number of listings, inspections and sales overall. Median sale price has reduced with a higher volume of sales in the lower end of the market. Interestingly the Sale Price above Rateable Value percentage increase almost 3%, still indicating a sellers’ … View moreThe COVID impact resulted in the reduced number of listings, inspections and sales overall. Median sale price has reduced with a higher volume of sales in the lower end of the market. Interestingly the Sale Price above Rateable Value percentage increase almost 3%, still indicating a sellers’ market. The spring property surge is about to hit but will bank restrictions on lenders slow this down?? Time will tell… but supply v’s demand is still the strongest factor.
Trina Nichols - Harcourts Marlborough
027 3271953

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1197 days ago

Māori Language Week 💚

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

We hope everyone is enjoying Māori Language Week 💚

Today, we thought we'd share two common phrases which you can start to practice and use when talking to your friends, whānau or work colleagues.

Ngā mihi nui | Thanks so much
Kia pai te rā | Have a good day

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1197 days ago

Packing Sheets $5 each

CrafteD Joinery & Laminates

Packing Sheets for sale $5 each.
Call in to 13 Sutherland Terrace or
Contact Cedric 021573610

1197 days ago

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View more
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga!
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1198 days ago

Wanting to buy a split tilting table on wheels

Erin from Blenheim

Table suitable for use with a computer and able to fit under a chair or bed. Similar to the one in the photo. Please phone 021 2533505 if you have one for sale. Thanks

tilting table.docx Download View

1219 days ago

Poll: Will crate 'liners' stop Marlborough's recycling from being blown down the street?

Chloe Ranford Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Marlborough District Council is looking at running a trial to see if bin bags will stop rubbish from flying out of kerbside recycling crates. The bags are see-through and can be recycled with the rest of a household's recycling. What do you think of the idea?

Read more about the trial … View more
The Marlborough District Council is looking at running a trial to see if bin bags will stop rubbish from flying out of kerbside recycling crates. The bags are see-through and can be recycled with the rest of a household's recycling. What do you think of the idea?

Read more about the trial here: bit.ly...

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Will crate 'liners' stop Marlborough's recycling from being blown down the street?
  • 50.3% Yes.
    50.3% Complete
  • 29.3% No.
    29.3% Complete
  • 20.4% I don't think wind-blown recycling is a big issue.
    20.4% Complete
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