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In this week’s issue we share grapevine pruning tips from wine growers. Check out why daphne needs a dose of salts and how to separate crowded seedlings. Plus we make a self-watering herb planter, plant celery and harvest Jerusalem artichokes.
Turn brussels sprouts from yuck to yum with our … View moreIn this week’s issue we share grapevine pruning tips from wine growers. Check out why daphne needs a dose of salts and how to separate crowded seedlings. Plus we make a self-watering herb planter, plant celery and harvest Jerusalem artichokes.
Turn brussels sprouts from yuck to yum with our harvest recipes and growing guide. Follow our guide to online retailers to buy seeds, bulbs, seedlings, flowers, shrubs, trees and gardening gear and be in to win GARDENA SlimCut loppers.
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:
To celebrate International Nurses Day, we've launched 'In Their Shoes' – a celebration of our dedicated and clinically skilled nurses who work at the forefront of New Zealand's aged care sector.
To mark the day, each of our Oceania frontline nurses will be gifted a bespoke… View moreTo celebrate International Nurses Day, we've launched 'In Their Shoes' – a celebration of our dedicated and clinically skilled nurses who work at the forefront of New Zealand's aged care sector.
To mark the day, each of our Oceania frontline nurses will be gifted a bespoke pair of Allbirds, as a token of our respect for every step they take for New Zealand.
Kia Ora Neighbours,
Thank you so much for all your entries in our Mother's Day competition, it was awesome to see how you would be treating your mum on that special day or how you'd say thanks once we head to Alert Level 2 as a country this Thursday.
With that being said, we want … View moreKia Ora Neighbours,
Thank you so much for all your entries in our Mother's Day competition, it was awesome to see how you would be treating your mum on that special day or how you'd say thanks once we head to Alert Level 2 as a country this Thursday.
With that being said, we want to say a massive congrats to Jessica from Woolston, Jesintha from Halswell, Natalie from Botany Downs, Angela from Rangiora and Maree from Titahi Bay! You're the winners of the SOS business vouchers worth $100! Check your email to see how you can claim your prize.
Thank you to everyone else who entered, we hope all the mums around the country had a fantastic Mother's Day!
The fate of Blenheim's Smiths City is in question after the retail giant last week announced a restructure.
A Smiths City spokesman would not comment following the company's announcement that its post-pandemic restructure would likely cause some stores and employees to face the axe.
… View moreThe fate of Blenheim's Smiths City is in question after the retail giant last week announced a restructure.
A Smiths City spokesman would not comment following the company's announcement that its post-pandemic restructure would likely cause some stores and employees to face the axe.
The furniture and electronics retailer had not yet identified which stores would close or how many staff members would be affected, but was due to decide after talks with its 465 staff and its landlords.
Blenheim's Smiths City building is the biggest in the Marlborough District Council's portfolio, at 1800-square metres.
Looking to break free after being in lockdown?
Jump to the Rescue is our exciting fundraising event, perfect for adrenaline junkies looking to help a good cause!
Join team SPCA, you won’t regret it:
- Simply sign up at www.spca.nz...
- Share your fundraising page and ask family and friends to … View moreLooking to break free after being in lockdown?
Jump to the Rescue is our exciting fundraising event, perfect for adrenaline junkies looking to help a good cause!
Join team SPCA, you won’t regret it:
- Simply sign up at www.spca.nz...
- Share your fundraising page and ask family and friends to sponsor you
- Raise $775 and you will skydive for free!
Register now for early bird sign up and take to the skies this August: www.spca.nz...
If you're having trouble getting your hands on your favourite gardening mag, don't forget you can now order our current May issue online. The price of $9.70 includes shipping.
Marlborough restaurants and hotels are grappling with the challenges to operate safely in alert level two.
Restaurants have started preparing to follow the Government’s “three S’s” rules of social distancing — seated, separated, and single-server, when the move to level two is permitted.… View moreMarlborough restaurants and hotels are grappling with the challenges to operate safely in alert level two.
Restaurants have started preparing to follow the Government’s “three S’s” rules of social distancing — seated, separated, and single-server, when the move to level two is permitted. The Government is due to announce that decision today.
The rules mean all patrons must be seated, there must be appropriate distancing between tables, and each table must have a single server, with no counter service available to minimise contact.
Marlborough Public House co-owner Paul Frost said his restaurant had a capacity of 200 customers but under the new rules he can only have 100 people in the venue, which meant only 85 customers and 15 staff.
The first whistle of Tasman's rugby restart is still a month away but a game plan for the 2020 season is about to be drawn up.
The coronavirus lockdown forced the suspension of rugby at all levels in March, with players and administrators left uncertain over when they could return to the … View moreThe first whistle of Tasman's rugby restart is still a month away but a game plan for the 2020 season is about to be drawn up.
The coronavirus lockdown forced the suspension of rugby at all levels in March, with players and administrators left uncertain over when they could return to the paddock.
However, with the possibility of level three restrictions being lifted in the coming days, discussions around the shape of the remaining season are set to begin.
Tasman Rugby Union chief executive Tony Lewis said work was underway to establish return to play guidelines and event management at the region's grounds, while working with clubs to "work out the best systems" following health guidelines for level two.
Event organisers in the top of the south are forging ahead with plans despite uncertainty due to coronavirus.
Garden Marlborough chairman Tim Crawford says planning for the November event is moving “full steam ahead”, but the final call would be made at the end of May.
Crawford said they … View moreEvent organisers in the top of the south are forging ahead with plans despite uncertainty due to coronavirus.
Garden Marlborough chairman Tim Crawford says planning for the November event is moving “full steam ahead”, but the final call would be made at the end of May.
Crawford said they were planning for the coronavirus restrictions to be "close enough to normal" by November to carry on with the event.
Preparations for the 2021 Classic Fighters Airshow at Omaka Aerodrome have been underway for a year, and while organiser Graham Orphan is putting contingency plans in place, organisers were assuming it would go ahead.
The Marlborough Farmers' Market will reopen under Level 2. Will you be topping up on fresh, local produce at the Farmers' Market on Sunday?
Round one of Council’s Community Grants Fund closes on Friday 15 May, so now’s the time to get your application in.
New funding of $200,000 has been allocated to the existing $300,000 fund as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
That means $500,000 is available to sports, recreation, … View moreRound one of Council’s Community Grants Fund closes on Friday 15 May, so now’s the time to get your application in.
New funding of $200,000 has been allocated to the existing $300,000 fund as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
That means $500,000 is available to sports, recreation, heritage, environment, arts, culture, social services and welfare organisations to provide extra support to community organisations.
The fund of $500,000 is available to allocate over two funding rounds with dates for Round two to be confirmed.
You can apply online and find out more at our website.
Competition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!
All you've got to do is tell … View moreCompetition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!
All you've got to do is tell us how you're celebrating your Mum - or a special woman in your life - with the constraints of lockdown (or how you'd like to share the love once we're in Level 2).
Comment below to enter, hurry though, entries close tonight 11.59pm Sunday 10th May 2020.
T&Cs apply.
It's not too late to be healthy for life!
Join Bernice Mene this Saturday at 9am on TVNZ 1 for a new exercise programme designed for over 65 year olds to work on their strength and balance.
All done from the comfort of your bubble, this show provides great tips for staying safe in the … View moreIt's not too late to be healthy for life!
Join Bernice Mene this Saturday at 9am on TVNZ 1 for a new exercise programme designed for over 65 year olds to work on their strength and balance.
All done from the comfort of your bubble, this show provides great tips for staying safe in the home, keeping your brain active, how to keep up your social links and friendships and advice about healthy eating and sleep during this time.
Healthy For Life is available on TVNZ OnDemand, or screens this Saturday at 9AM on TVNZ 1.
Find out more at Live Stronger for Longer.
Resene is proud to be supporting the 17th annual NZ Art Show - this year with a twist! More than 150 emerging contemporary artists are set to inspire any art collector in this dynamic virtual exhibition.
This new initiative is the brainchild of the show as it embraces the opportunity to continue … View moreResene is proud to be supporting the 17th annual NZ Art Show - this year with a twist! More than 150 emerging contemporary artists are set to inspire any art collector in this dynamic virtual exhibition.
This new initiative is the brainchild of the show as it embraces the opportunity to continue to support some of NZ’s hottest new artists on the art scene despite the limitations of Covid-19 lockdown.
All artists have been selected by a panel of experts, promising quality and talent deserved of any collection. Art lovers can be assured that they can purchase with confidence, liaising directly with the artists.
Visitors can explore new artworks by some of the show’s favourite and most successful artists including Jane Blackmore, Runa + Holly, Tanya Blong, Joel Hart and Nikki Corbishley while discovering the hottest and newest artists on the NZ Arts scene. Glass works by the talented Richard Landers (a crowd favourite at last year’s show) also feature, alongside contemporary photographic works, exquisite and traditional watercolours, gorgeous florals, and artworks that provoke thought and conversation.
Go to artshow.co.nz where you can browse and purchase hundreds of original artworks all from the comfort of your own home from May 1st. Show your support and help keep the arts alive and active in NZ!
With so many of us spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s energy bills are skyrocketing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Here are 5 simple, easy to implement ideas and tips for cutting down your domestic power bills to save yourself some cash.
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