Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

From us at Neighbourly

1716 days ago

Sustainable shopping for every whānau

The Warehouse

A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help them make those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now … View more
A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help them make those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now we’re at 8,000 and counting – and with 5,000 of them available for just $20 or less, sustainable is more affordable than ever.
Find out more

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1716 days ago

The winners are...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora neighbours,

Just a quick update from us - the Neighbourly team have cleared out the prize drawer and we've got five $100 Prezzy® Cards to give away. Check out if you're one of the winners below and if you recognise any of your neighbours, be sure to let them know!

- Kirsten… View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Just a quick update from us - the Neighbourly team have cleared out the prize drawer and we've got five $100 Prezzy® Cards to give away. Check out if you're one of the winners below and if you recognise any of your neighbours, be sure to let them know!

- Kirsten Williams from Strowan
- Hameed Mohammed from Royal Oak
- Helen Garwood from Kimbolton
- Alannah Schlaadt from Rangiora
- Tamati Read from Tāupo

Claim your prize by getting in touch with us at helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz and your share of $500 will be coming your way.

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1718 days ago

Is that a teahouse on Stewart Island?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Why yes it is, and it's also a man cave, a shed, and a builder/engineer's retirement project. Little wonder Allan Jones' quirky build is a runner-up in the 2021 Resene Shed of the Year competition run by NZ Gardener.

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1719 days ago

Resene Upcyling Awards - don't forget!

Resene

Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!

Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View more
Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!

Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Get Upcycling now

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1720 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1722 days ago

Do you think there needs to be a clamp-down on driver's who use their mobile phones while driving?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Under the Land Transport Rule, it's illegal for driver's to use their hand-held mobile device to make, receive or terminate a telephone call; create, send or read a text message or email; create, send or view a video message or communicate in a similar or any other way.
Penalties are an … View more
Under the Land Transport Rule, it's illegal for driver's to use their hand-held mobile device to make, receive or terminate a telephone call; create, send or read a text message or email; create, send or view a video message or communicate in a similar or any other way.
Penalties are an $80 fine and 20 demerit points.
Drivers can use a mobile phone to make a call while driving only if it is an emergency situation and unsafe or impracticable to stop the vehicle to make the call.
Have you had any close-calls as a result of driver's using their mobile phones?
Please type NFP if you don't want your comments used in an article in your local newspaper.

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1721 days ago

Independence with support you can count on

Serviced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.

Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with … View more
Serviced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.

Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with certainty about your living expenses.
Learn more

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1721 days ago

Why not make a birdbath out of your rhubarb leaf?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yes you can! NZ Gardener's DIY guru Jacob Leaf shows you how.

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1729 days ago

The Wither Hills tracks are open again!

Reporter Marlborough Express

Parks and Open Spaces advised that all the Wither Hills Farm Park tracks would reopen today, just in time for the long weekend!
Who will be happy to get to the top tracks again?

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1723 days ago

What does the opening of the Trans-Tasman bubble mean to you?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble, allowing quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand, will commence on April 19. Do you have family in Australia that you are anxious to see? Will you be planning a trip in the near future, or expect a … View morePrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble, allowing quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand, will commence on April 19. Do you have family in Australia that you are anxious to see? Will you be planning a trip in the near future, or expect a visit from someone in Australia? What do you think of the news?
Please type NFP if you don't want your comments used in an article in your local newspaper.

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1723 days ago

Our monthly newsletter, Hapori, is out now for April! 📝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This issue includes news from our members across the country, safety tips + advice, updates from our partners and more.

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1729 days ago

What do you think of the new speed limits?

Reporter Marlborough Express

New speed limits came into effect today, with some dramatic reductions. How will this impact your journeys?
See the attached list for the changes.

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04_March_2021-New_Bylaw_speed_table.pdf Download View

1725 days ago

What do you think about cheques becoming obsolete?

Reporter Marlborough Express

New Zealand banks are stopping the use of cheques in the coming months, and many businesses and services are already phasing out accepting cheques as payment methods. What other methods of payment will you be using instead? Is internet banking a problem for you?

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1724 days ago

Win a ticket for The Wine Station's first cheese club

Reporter Marlborough Express

Fancy some good local cheeses?
The Wine Station will be launching its first monthly cheese club on Wednesday, April 14 at 7pm at the wine and food hub.
Called ‘The Cheese Board’, it includes tasting of three cheeses together with a wine match and tasting notes.
To win a free ticket with the … View more
Fancy some good local cheeses?
The Wine Station will be launching its first monthly cheese club on Wednesday, April 14 at 7pm at the wine and food hub.
Called ‘The Cheese Board’, it includes tasting of three cheeses together with a wine match and tasting notes.
To win a free ticket with the Marlborough Express on Neighbourly, send an email to mailbox@stuff.co.nz by Friday, April 9 at 5pm.
Good luck!

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1728 days ago

Get decorating and $ave!

Resene

HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to … View more
HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.

Resene products are designed and made in NZ and have been since Resene started in Wellington over 75 years ago.

Come in and get inspired to make the most of your home.
Learn more

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