Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

From us at Neighbourly

1741 days ago

Keeping kids safe online

Christopher from Create IT

Did you know that most broadband routers(modems) can be set up to block access to content that's not family-friendly, including forcing Google search into safe search mode?
Once it's configured any device that connects to your home internet via wifi or cable will have restrictions … View more
Did you know that most broadband routers(modems) can be set up to block access to content that's not family-friendly, including forcing Google search into safe search mode?
Once it's configured any device that connects to your home internet via wifi or cable will have restrictions applied, no need to set up individual devices.
If you want to know more or want help setting this up, you're welcome to get in touch.

1742 days ago

Would you like to win gardening gear and plant nursery vouchers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide… View more
Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide Bearded Irises. Plus go in the draw to win handspreaders from GARDENA and $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries.

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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1742 days ago

Indoor pot plant holder

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Make your own indoor planter and paint it in your favourite bold Resene colour to bring a bit of nature indoors to enjoy year round.

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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1744 days ago

Upcycling Awards is back for 2021!

Resene

Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

Give us … View more
Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

Give us your all, we want to see your creations! Check out some of last years' entires here.

Take part in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Learn more

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1744 days ago

Are you planning an event for Neighbour's Day this year?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Neighbours Day Aotearoa is a fun way to celebrate and connect with your neighbours, as knowing your neighbours helps combat loneliness and isolation in our communities.
This year, the organisers have created a theme - The Great Plant Swap - to offer neighbours a tangible symbol of togetherness and… View more
Neighbours Day Aotearoa is a fun way to celebrate and connect with your neighbours, as knowing your neighbours helps combat loneliness and isolation in our communities.
This year, the organisers have created a theme - The Great Plant Swap - to offer neighbours a tangible symbol of togetherness and belonging, in a way that allows for either active or non-contact participation, whether Aotearoa is in Alert Level 1 or 4.
Neighbours Day Aotearoa runs from March 20-30, with almost 400 registered events already confirmed from Whangarei to Invercargill, and more being added every day.
To find out more, follow the link to the website.

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1746 days ago

Calling all painters

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours,
are you using the long weekend to tackle that long-over due reno? Or do you have a project you'd love to do in your home or garden but don't know where to start?

The experts at Resene are offering to help answer all your painting and decorating questions. Whether … View more
Hey neighbours,
are you using the long weekend to tackle that long-over due reno? Or do you have a project you'd love to do in your home or garden but don't know where to start?

The experts at Resene are offering to help answer all your painting and decorating questions. Whether it's how to choose the right type of paint to cover a stain, how to go about planning a mural, or how long you really need to spend on sanding down that woodwork, they're happy to help.

Send us your question at homed@stuff.co.nz or leave it in the comments and we'll put the best questions to the Resene team (please note: we may not be able to answer every single question). The answers will be published in an article on Stuff ahead of the long weekend.

If you don't want us to use your comment or name on Stuff, please mention that in your post.

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1746 days ago

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own community. 💐

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Today we remember the victims, families and communities affected on 15.03.2019

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1746 days ago

SuperSeniors

Office for Seniors

Consumer groups are warning seniors to be vigilant when being invited to join discount clubs with seemingly 'exclusive' offers.

Senior Advantage charges an upfront yearly fee of $39, claiming on its website that members can "save up to 70% at almost every store in New Zealand".… View more
Consumer groups are warning seniors to be vigilant when being invited to join discount clubs with seemingly 'exclusive' offers.

Senior Advantage charges an upfront yearly fee of $39, claiming on its website that members can "save up to 70% at almost every store in New Zealand". However, TVNZ 1 News, along with Consumer NZ, have voiced concerns.

For more information and advice, read our article in the latest SuperSeniors newsletter: bit.ly...

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1751 days ago

Awareness Week 8-14 March 2021

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Do you know we help everyone? Some people get a bit stuck on our name, but you don’t have to have NZ citizenship to use our service. We’re here for everyone, no matter your nationality, age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality… (or other wonderful identifying feature of a person!).

Join us for CAB… View more
Do you know we help everyone? Some people get a bit stuck on our name, but you don’t have to have NZ citizenship to use our service. We’re here for everyone, no matter your nationality, age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality… (or other wonderful identifying feature of a person!).

Join us for CAB Awareness Week 8-14 March 2021, where we celebrate 50 years of serving the community.

www.cab.org.nz...

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1749 days ago

What long-standing clubs do you know of in Marlborough?

Reporter Marlborough Express

The Marlborough Motorcycle Club recently marked 100 years of existence.
Are you part of a club or group that perhaps is little-known by anyone other than its members, but has been around for a long time? We'd love to hear about it!
Or are you maybe a member of a club or group that has marked a… View more
The Marlborough Motorcycle Club recently marked 100 years of existence.
Are you part of a club or group that perhaps is little-known by anyone other than its members, but has been around for a long time? We'd love to hear about it!
Or are you maybe a member of a club or group that has marked a centenary in existence?
(Please type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in the Conversations section of your local community paper)

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1749 days ago

What kind of movie would Marlborough be the perfect backdrop for?

Reporter Marlborough Express

A partnership between Marlborough’s budding film industry and its established Wellington counterpart is hoped to bring more productions and eventually lead to a regional film office.

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1750 days ago

Are you living in a rural area and battling to get to medical appointments?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Did you know there is a community vehicle service that transports passengers to medical appointments in Blenheim and Nelson? The service is operated by a Trust, and makes use of volunteer drivers.

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1749 days ago

Retro coffee table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Refresh a retro coffee table without losing its character with a touch of colour and Resene Aquaclear.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you can refresh your old table.

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1750 days ago

Have you noticed any shortages on local supermarket shelves?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Limits have been put on some supermarket items - such as banana's and dairy products - in other parts of the country, as supply chains continue to be disrupted by the pandemic. Have you found shortages of any items, or limits on products at your supermarket?

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1751 days ago

What precautions do you take at pedestrian crossings?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Pedestrian crossings are not as safe as you may think. Do you make sure it's safe to cross before you walk? Have you had any close calls at a pedestrian crossing?

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