North Blenheim, Spring Creek

1659 days ago

Say cheers to our Volunteers!

Fire & Emergency NZ

Over 80% of Fire and Emergency is made up of volunteers. Without them and their support crew, we wouldn’t be who we are today.

So this National Volunteer Week, we’re thanking more than 11,500 of our volunteers for missing precious moments in their lives to protect our communities.

Make … View more
Over 80% of Fire and Emergency is made up of volunteers. Without them and their support crew, we wouldn’t be who we are today.

So this National Volunteer Week, we’re thanking more than 11,500 of our volunteers for missing precious moments in their lives to protect our communities.

Make sure you say thanks as well by leaving a comment below. #cheerstoourvolunteers
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1654 days ago

Have you signed up to get free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and … View more
In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and follow Jane Packer’s advice to decorate your kitchen and dining spaces with flowers. Be in to win Jane Packer Flowers and the NZ House & Garden July issue.

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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1654 days ago

Multi-million dollar Ōpaoa Bridge up and running

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

Motorists are now able to use Blenheim's newest bridge, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport (NZTA).

A single lane going towards Picton on the new Ōpaoa Bridge was opened to the traffic on Wednesday night.

“The northbound lane opened late last night around 10pm," and was "running well … View more
Motorists are now able to use Blenheim's newest bridge, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport (NZTA).

A single lane going towards Picton on the new Ōpaoa Bridge was opened to the traffic on Wednesday night.

“The northbound lane opened late last night around 10pm," and was "running well today", an NZTA spokeswoman said.

Southbound traffic is expected to make the shift onto the new multimillion-dollar bridge - almost two years in the making - from mid-July.

1654 days ago

Show us your winter snaps!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Marlborough! The days are getting colder and the Neighbourly Snaps campaign is turning up the heat in your region. Show the rest of your neighbours the wintery scenes around your pad or your region. What's your idea of a wintery scene? Post your photo in the comments below ⬇️⬇️

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1655 days ago

#AotearoaOfKindness: Mobilising the kindness DNA

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View more
Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.

Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:

• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.

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1656 days ago

to sell

Annie from Blenheim

wanting to sell. Downsizing. 1. Large unique rosewood blackwood display cabinet. 20th century. Chinese carved with unique dragons etc. Offers over 5000.
2. Antique hall tables.
3' Selection of original NZ artists paintings. Baxter. Chilvers etc.
4. Selection of antique plated silver … View more
wanting to sell. Downsizing. 1. Large unique rosewood blackwood display cabinet. 20th century. Chinese carved with unique dragons etc. Offers over 5000.
2. Antique hall tables.
3' Selection of original NZ artists paintings. Baxter. Chilvers etc.
4. Selection of antique plated silver including silver service. 1940's and earlier.
5. New new large antique style office desk.
6. Other collectables etc.

Viewing by appointment only. Dealers welcome. Phone 03 5787477 and leave message or 0274895858. ID required.

Price: $5,000

1656 days ago

Poll: How do you fold your towels?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View more
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?

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How do you fold your towels?
  • 34.4% Basic - Fold in half three times
    34.4% Complete
  • 39.9% Plush - Fold towards the centre, then in thirds
    39.9% Complete
  • 16.4% Rolled - No folds allowed
    16.4% Complete
  • 9.4% None of the above
    9.4% Complete
1515 votes
1656 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

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National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.

#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness

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1657 days ago

Have your say on our services

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Each year Marlborough District Council asks how satisfied you are with our services.

The 2020 survey has just started and runs until early August. Independent researchers ask you to rate a range of Council services out of 10. The results help us understand your priorities and plan … View more
Each year Marlborough District Council asks how satisfied you are with our services.

The 2020 survey has just started and runs until early August. Independent researchers ask you to rate a range of Council services out of 10. The results help us understand your priorities and plan Marlborough’s future. It also helps Council measure its performance.

The results will be published on Council’s website in October. The survey is anonymous - you will not be personally identified in any feedback or results.
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1657 days ago

Have you got an indoor jungle? You could be a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Got an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will… View moreGot an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will get $250 worth of Yates products and $150 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Here's how to enter the competition.

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1658 days ago

Poll: Would you get a Covid-19 test for a runny rose?

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

Blenheim's Covid-19 testing facility closed up on June 13th, but health bosses are still urging anyone with cold or flu symptoms to get a test from their GP. There haven't been any active cases of coronavirus in Marlborough since last month, but could we be getting too complacent?

Would … View more
Blenheim's Covid-19 testing facility closed up on June 13th, but health bosses are still urging anyone with cold or flu symptoms to get a test from their GP. There haven't been any active cases of coronavirus in Marlborough since last month, but could we be getting too complacent?

Would you get a Covid-19 test for a runny nose?

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Would you get a Covid-19 test for a runny rose?
  • 15.9% Absolutely.
    15.9% Complete
  • 56.8% Only if I had more symptoms.
    56.8% Complete
  • 27.3% Nope. There's no Covid in Marlborough.
    27.3% Complete
44 votes
1658 days ago

Motivational words for your Monday

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

We would like to kick off the week with some motivational words: "If we help each other, we will gain more kindness out of every single kind act that we do." - Putri Agustina

If these words resonate with you, check out our website for how you can help others (click the read more button … View more
We would like to kick off the week with some motivational words: "If we help each other, we will gain more kindness out of every single kind act that we do." - Putri Agustina

If these words resonate with you, check out our website for how you can help others (click the read more button below)

Alternatively, send us a message, call 03 577 9388, email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz, or book an appointment online from our main Facebook page.

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1658 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
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1662 days ago

Cable Bay Adventure Park's Skywire ride takes you flying over treetops

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Nelson is home to the world's longest flying fox. Would you give it a go?

1660 days ago

Last chance small business owners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It’s your final chance to grab our 3-month Premium Business Listing for FREE.

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out… View more
It’s your final chance to grab our 3-month Premium Business Listing for FREE.

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from the rest.

There's no catches and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.

Grab a FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now. (Feel free to share the news with your fellow small business owners too!)

*offer ends 30th June.
Get 3 Months Free

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