Redwood Valley, Richmond

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

1917 days ago

Why 2021 will be the year of the long weekend

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once … View more
Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once you’ve tacked on the weekends, you’ll end up getting a whopping 25 days off out of those 10 stat days, plus your region’s anniversary day.

To find out how to get the most out of your annual leave next year, click here.

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1916 days ago

New Season Stock out now!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Richmond

Hi Neighbours,
Spring is here! Head down to your nearest Red Cross Shop and check out our new season stock!
We can't wait to see you!

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1916 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.

We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a … View more
In this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.

We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a year-round food supply. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and there’s another chance to win Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1916 days ago

Ken the kea has been making himself at home in suburban Nelson

Samantha Gee Reporter from The Nelson Mail

In the last few weeks, a number of residents in north Nelson have seen Ken, a young male kea, who has made himself at home in people's gardens and even trying his luck trying to get inside. Have you seen Ken? Or had an close up encounter with a kea?

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1917 days ago

What is double glazing?

RetroFit Double Glazing - Nelson

What is double glazing? We’ve put together some information that might help you with your research if you're considering getting retrofit double glazing click here to read. If you’re interested, we offer a free no obligation quote click here or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1917 days ago

Paint a hat box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Nelson

Turn a cardboard lidded hat box into a stylish piece of home décor using Resene testpots, with a tribal twist.

When painting with a tribal theme, throw perfection out the window and embrace crooked lines, texture, and less than perfect paint techniques to get a more organic result.

Make the most… View more
Turn a cardboard lidded hat box into a stylish piece of home décor using Resene testpots, with a tribal twist.

When painting with a tribal theme, throw perfection out the window and embrace crooked lines, texture, and less than perfect paint techniques to get a more organic result.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1917 days ago

Raising Teenage Girls

Shelley from Stoke

Are you concerned about raising your daughter in today’s world? Worried about the changes in store for you and her, the mood swings, the pressures and dangers they face, and confused with all the conflicting advice on how to get through the teen years?

Would you like to hear from someone who’s… View more
Are you concerned about raising your daughter in today’s world? Worried about the changes in store for you and her, the mood swings, the pressures and dangers they face, and confused with all the conflicting advice on how to get through the teen years?

Would you like to hear from someone who’s been there, done that, and has survived with their marriage, sense of humor and sanity (mostly) intact?

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1918 days ago

Attacked and disappeared - pet owner wants her Jasmine back

Carly Gooch Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Janette Schwass's beloved rottweiler was attacked at Saxton Field two weeks ago and hasn't been seen since. Could you help get Jasmine back to her family?

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1919 days ago
1918 days ago

Happy New Zealand Sign Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZ Sign Language is unique to our country and is one of New Zealand's three official languages, so those are some great reasons to celebrate it!
Check out the Neighbourly team trying their hand at simple greetings that you could sign in your neighbourhood.

1918 days ago

WANTED TO BUY

Dennis from Motueka

Roller door. 3x3 metres,or 2.6metres wide x4 meters high. Also 4 meter lengths of corrugated iron. 0273334586

Price: $12,345

1919 days ago

Currently Closed

Riverside Milk

Riverside Milk will be CLOSED until next week for MPI raw milk conformance testing. Any enquiries, please contact Tristan at milk@riverside.org.nz. Our apologies for this inconvenience! See you very soon. The Milk Team

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1919 days ago

Hard row to hoe to meet 2050 zero carbon target?

Katy Jones Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Some businesses like Port Nelson are struggling to work out how to meet their obligations under the Zero Carbon Bill, to become carbon neutral within 30 years. The Port expects to offset its carbon emissions over the next decade, as it can't yet use or afford green technology like electric … View moreSome businesses like Port Nelson are struggling to work out how to meet their obligations under the Zero Carbon Bill, to become carbon neutral within 30 years. The Port expects to offset its carbon emissions over the next decade, as it can't yet use or afford green technology like electric tugs and cranes or biofuel. What do you think needs to happen to help businesses and individuals cut their carbon footprint?

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1919 days ago

Take part in Pots for Tots for Plunket with Resene!

Resene

Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these … View more
Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these new babies than supporting Plunket to support them.

Every qualifying testpot you buy = a $1 donation to Plunket!

Offer applies until 4 October 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Learn more

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1919 days ago

Home & Garden Show Competition

Charlie from Room2Rent Cabins

Want to win free entry into this weekends show? Head on over to our Facebook page Room2rent Nelson, comment & share on the competition post and you could win a pair of tickets. Winners drawn on Thursday.

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