North Blenheim, Spring Creek

Poll: Fun-time Friday poll

Ian Allen Reporter from Marlborough Express

It's that time of the week again, so here goes. Do you ask people to take off their shoes before coming into your house?

Fun-time Friday poll

• Yes, I don't want dirt marks over my carpet
• Yes, I don't want marks on my polished timber floors
• Yes, I don't care if they have holey socks
• No, unless they're wearing gumboots
• No, because their feet might smell even worse

Vote View Results

• 13.8% Yes, I don't want dirt marks over my carpet
  13.8% Complete
• 5.2% Yes, I don't want marks on my polished timber floors
  5.2% Complete
• 15.5% Yes, I don't care if they have holey socks
  15.5% Complete
• 58.6% No, unless they're wearing gumboots
  58.6% Complete
• 6.9% No, because their feet might smell even worse
  6.9% Complete

58 votes

Sometimes gardening isn't the relaxing hobby it should be

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

One of our editorial staff is a crazy, mad-keen gardener spending upwards of 10 hours a week in the garden.
How much time do you spend gardening?

New location for our locally owned shops

Andy from Blenheim

Hello and welcome to you all. Just to let you know that after 26 years in Blenheim CBD we have moved our two shops Boots n All and Spicy Nights Boutique to my home at 80 Howick Road. Open 6 days a week for Shoe repairs, T shirt printing, E Cigs and liquids, Belts and Belt buckles plus body … View moreHello and welcome to you all. Just to let you know that after 26 years in Blenheim CBD we have moved our two shops Boots n All and Spicy Nights Boutique to my home at 80 Howick Road. Open 6 days a week for Shoe repairs, T shirt printing, E Cigs and liquids, Belts and Belt buckles plus body Jewellery. Our Spicy Nights Boutique is for those looking for items for grown ups.Toys, Books,Novelties and other items to spice up your love life.You are always welcome.I look forward to being of service. Have a wonderful day. Andy Hall

Handcraft fair and gala CANCELLED

Riversdale Promotions Incorporated

Due to the awful weather forecast we have postponed our Fair until Saturday 8th April.

Event guide

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

So many cool things to do around Marlborough this week.
Fingers crossed the rain stays away for the St Mary's Gala and Relay for Life tomorrow.

Who wants to WIN a bike?

SuperValue New Zealand

We've given away two kids bikes with helmets to two Neighbourly members who have entered and won! Congratulations to Meng Li, shopper from Supervalue Woburn and Brendan Walker, shopper from SuperValue Woburn, for winning a kids bike with SuperValue and Neighbourly! See who won!

Something to brag about

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

We always love a good tale about the biggest pumpkin and weirdest looking carrot. Today an 800g peasgood nonsuch apple was delivered to the office. Is this the biggest apple you have ever seen?

AMI Community Grant

Paula Muddle from Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust

We are incredibly lucky to have been chosen as a regional charity for the AMI Community Grants and could win $5,000 for our vital service. If you haven't already, we would appreciate your vote.

Pedal for Plunket!

The Warehouse Blenheim

This month we're pedalling for Plunket, raising money for their nationwide community services! Follow our journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz... #Pedal4Plunket

Book Swap Fridge Spring Creel

Melissa from North Blenheim

Thanks for all the donations of books we have received! The Fridge is awaiting another coat of paint - I had to get more today but it was too wet to paint today! The Facebook page is up and running, if you are on Facebook you can 'Like' it - www.facebook.com...
and I will post updates on… View moreThanks for all the donations of books we have received! The Fridge is awaiting another coat of paint - I had to get more today but it was too wet to paint today! The Facebook page is up and running, if you are on Facebook you can 'Like' it - www.facebook.com...
and I will post updates on here as well.

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grant NEIGHBOURHOOD Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.

Vote for the AMI Community Grant NEIGHBOURHOOD Finalists

• 1) Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
• 2) Riverton Community Garden Project
• 3) Surrogate Grandparents NZ
• 4) AED Defibrillator for Churchill Park School
• 5) Whangaroa Community Trust Mural
• 6) Murrays Bay Intermediate Safer Walkway
• 7) Free For All Resource Sharing
• 8) Taradale Alleyway Improvement
• 9) House of Grace Home for Pregnant Teens
• 10) Keith Street Wanganui Youth Centre

Vote View Results

• 7% 1) Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
  7% Complete
• 5% 2) Riverton Community Garden Project
  5% Complete
• 25.8% 3) Surrogate Grandparents NZ
  25.8% Complete
• 10.1% 4) AED Defibrillator for Churchill Park School
  10.1% Complete
• 1.1% 5) Whangaroa Community Trust Mural
  1.1% Complete
• 8.1% 6) Murrays Bay Intermediate Safer Walkway
  8.1% Complete
• 9.8% 7) Free For All Resource Sharing
  9.8% Complete
• 2.9% 8) Taradale Alleyway Improvement
  2.9% Complete
• 25.5% 9) House of Grace Home for Pregnant Teens
  25.5% Complete
• 4.5% 10) Keith Street Wanganui Youth Centre
  4.5% Complete

2271 votes

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grant REGIONAL Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.

Vote for the AMI Community Grant REGIONAL Finalists

• 1) Youth Search and Rescue Tauranga
• 2) North Shore Initial Response Trust
• 3) Wellington North Community Patrol
• 4) Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
• 5) Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust
• 6) South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals
• 7) Kidz need Dadz NZ
• 8) Foster Hope Charitable Trust
• 9) Volunteering Canterbury
• 10) Under the Stars - Homeless in Tauranga.

Vote View Results

• 7.6% 1) Youth Search and Rescue Tauranga
  7.6% Complete
• 5.3% 2) North Shore Initial Response Trust
  5.3% Complete
• 6% 3) Wellington North Community Patrol
  6% Complete
• 4.9% 4) Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
  4.9% Complete
• 17.9% 5) Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust
  17.9% Complete
• 3.1% 6) South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals
  3.1% Complete
• 21.9% 7) Kidz need Dadz NZ
  21.9% Complete
• 16.5% 8) Foster Hope Charitable Trust
  16.5% Complete
• 6.5% 9) Volunteering Canterbury
  6.5% Complete
• 10.3% 10) Under the Stars - Homeless in Tauranga.
  10.3% Complete

2090 votes

Sewing machine wanted

Nicolle from Blenheim

Hi all am looking for a reasonable priced sewing machine. Needs to be in good condition and all working well is going to be a present for my daughter.

Thank you

February Rescue Helicopter Missions

Paula Muddle from Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust

We've had an incredibly busy start to 2017 with 122 missions flown in January and February. Check out February's missions here.

Do you know where to get cheap fuel?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know the cheapest place to get petrol in or around your neighbourhood? Share your tips below and help your neighbours out! Plus make sure you check to see if you're a $100 petrol voucher instant winner!