Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

2016 days ago

Picton: A quiet Queenstown?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

A vision for the future of Picton is being compiled by the Marlborough District Council for the first time in a decade. Feasibility studies will look at hot pools and spa, a heritage and environment centre, and a mountain bike park. What else does Picton need?

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2016 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Posting an image

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora, neighbours!

When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, … View more
Kia ora, neighbours!

When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, follow these simple steps:

1. At the top of your newsfeed click ‘Post a message, event, poll or urgent alert to neighbours’
2. Add a subject and message
3. Select ‘attach an image or document' and choose an image from your device
4. Choose a category for your message
5. Click Post to share it with your neighbourhood

For more info, click here.

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2018 days ago

Free Puzzle Book With Subscriptions

Mags4Gifts

Receive a free copy of puzzle book magazine with a subscription of TV Guide.

Just use the promo code TVGPUZZLE when ordering a 1 or 2 year subscription and receive a free puzzle book, packed with over 200 puzzles.
Order Now

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2018 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbour...

Neighbourly.co.nz

...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our… View more
...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our great neighbour's living at Viv Davie Martin Drive for their creativity and huge effort during lock down. They lifted all our spirits with their daily Teddy bear reenactment on how to keep busy. Each day people came to see what Teddy bear was up to. With keen interest kids in our neighbourhood even gave Teddy a proper name...meet Vincent LOL! It's through times like this that such acts of goodness should be acknowledged and the memories they hold forever treasured. A selected few photos of Vincent's daily lockdown activities "thanks Vincent :)"

2019 days ago

Poll: How do you normally get rid of unwanted goods?

Chloe Ranford Reporter from Marlborough Express

Is Marlborough sitting on a goldmine of unwanted goods? That's the question the Marlborough District Council are looking to figure out as part of their next recycling initiative, which could see old household furniture upcycled around the community.

Question 2: How do you normally get rid of … View more
Is Marlborough sitting on a goldmine of unwanted goods? That's the question the Marlborough District Council are looking to figure out as part of their next recycling initiative, which could see old household furniture upcycled around the community.

Question 2: How do you normally get rid of unwanted goods?

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How do you normally get rid of unwanted goods?
  • 17.7% Sell or trade online
    17.7% Complete
  • 56.5% Donate to charity shops
    56.5% Complete
  • 9.7% Donate to the council's reuse shop
    9.7% Complete
  • 9.7% Dump at the council's transfer station
    9.7% Complete
  • 0% Hire a private waste contractor
    0% Complete
  • 6.5% Other
    6.5% Complete
62 votes
2019 days ago

Poll: What unwanted goods do you have in your home?

Chloe Ranford Reporter from Marlborough Express

Is Marlborough sitting on a goldmine of unwanted goods? That's the question the Marlborough District Council are looking to figure out as part of their next recycling initiative, which could see old household furniture upcycled around the community.

Question 1: What unwanted goods do you have… View more
Is Marlborough sitting on a goldmine of unwanted goods? That's the question the Marlborough District Council are looking to figure out as part of their next recycling initiative, which could see old household furniture upcycled around the community.

Question 1: What unwanted goods do you have in your home?

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What unwanted goods do you have in your home?
  • 16.1% Furniture (eg. couches, tables)
    16.1% Complete
  • 6.5% Large electronics (eg. fridges, washing machines)
    6.5% Complete
  • 35.5% Small electronics (eg. computers, cameras)
    35.5% Complete
  • 41.9% Other (eg. toys, books, crockery)
    41.9% Complete
31 votes
2021 days ago

Reduce work travel

EECA

Travel a lot with work? Live more with less energy. Save valuable time and money by connecting digitally instead, and stop burning all that fuel. Find out more

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2022 days ago

Celebrate 30 years of Daffodil Day with us

Cancer Society

At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View more
At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.

Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.

Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.

Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch.
Donate now

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2022 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💞

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.

Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

2022 days ago

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View more
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

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2023 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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2023 days ago

Aotearoa in 20

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

A national Stuff project 'Aotearoa in 20' is seeking to profile 20 New Zealanders from different backgrounds in the lead up to the 2020 election.
In Marlborough, we are looking to speak with a male aged 65 plus, who lives on disability support and ideally has a great story to tell.

If… View more
A national Stuff project 'Aotearoa in 20' is seeking to profile 20 New Zealanders from different backgrounds in the lead up to the 2020 election.
In Marlborough, we are looking to speak with a male aged 65 plus, who lives on disability support and ideally has a great story to tell.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Reporter Sophie Trigger at sophie.trigger@stuff.co.nz

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2024 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbours are Grant and Annette, nominated by Olga Reid from Stoke.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View more
Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”

2026 days ago

Luxury Care Suites at Green Gables

Oceania Healthcare

Located in the heart of Nelson, Green Gables is our newest offering for luxury Care Suite living. Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home & Hospital care with the comforts of home, you can relax knowing that you won’t have to move again, even if your needs increase.

Each Care SuiteView more
Located in the heart of Nelson, Green Gables is our newest offering for luxury Care Suite living. Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home & Hospital care with the comforts of home, you can relax knowing that you won’t have to move again, even if your needs increase.

Each Care Suite comes with a spacious living area, ensuite bathroom, and kitchenette, so you can still enjoy a cuppa with family and friends just as you always have.

Green Gables is opening at the end of September, so give us a call today on 0800 333 688 to find out more.

Green Gables is located at 241 Bridge Street, The Wood, Nelson.
Find out more

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2026 days ago

Poll: What do you know about the recreational cannabis referendum?

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

Kiwis will go to the polls in less than eight weeks to vote on the legalisation of cannabis.
Google search trends are showing a growing interest in the topic, but how much do we really know about it?
Do you feel you have enough information to vote on this?

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What do you know about the recreational cannabis referendum?
  • 41.5% Yes, the government has explained the bill.
    41.5% Complete
  • 24.4% Yes, but I had to do my own research.
    24.4% Complete
  • 19.5% No, I am unclear on what the cannabis referendum is about.
    19.5% Complete
  • 14.6% There's a referendum on legalising cannabis?
    14.6% Complete
41 votes
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