Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

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1829 days ago

Wishing you a very merry Christmas! 🌟

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Team wishes you a very merry Christmas! 🎄 Enjoy your day and all those around you. Holidays can be a lonely time so if you can, check on your neighbours this festive season!🌟

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1834 days ago

How to help prevent Christmas burglaries

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours!

A number of burglaries from commercial and resident properties were recorded in the past week - a reminder to everyone to lock their doors and make sure that if they're going away not to advertise it for others to find out.

Marlborough community Constable Russ Smith said … View more
Hi neighbours!

A number of burglaries from commercial and resident properties were recorded in the past week - a reminder to everyone to lock their doors and make sure that if they're going away not to advertise it for others to find out.

Marlborough community Constable Russ Smith said during this time of year, there tends to be an increase of criminal activity around theft, particularly around residential properties where thieves may suspect, or think, there is an opportunity to obtain items of more value.

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1830 days ago

Travel trips not ready to take off yet

Sally Kidson Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Saturday Express published a story on December 21 announcing we had launched a search for people to become travel writers for us and win a trip overseas by entering via Neighbourly. But the paper was too quick off the mark. This competition has not officially launched yet and there is no live … View moreThe Saturday Express published a story on December 21 announcing we had launched a search for people to become travel writers for us and win a trip overseas by entering via Neighbourly. But the paper was too quick off the mark. This competition has not officially launched yet and there is no live competition entry on Neighbourly. We are sorry for this mistake. Thank you to all who wanted to take part.

1831 days ago

Give the gift of giving this Christmas & be in to WIN!

NZ House & Garden Tours

Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞

We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!

View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the … View more
Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞

We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!

View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the envy of all tour-goers by spending two nights.

To be in the draw all you need to do is enter the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ raffle below. Give to an important cause this Christmas and be in to win! 💕

Find out more and enter here.

Raffle closes on 6th January.

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1831 days ago

Christmas recycling reminder

The Team from Marlborough District Council

There's lots to recycle at this time of the year but please don't overload the crate, especially if there’s a breeze. If it’s windy, place your black refuse bag on top of the recycling – it helps hold down any loose items.

Your crate shouldn’t be overflowing and don’t leave … View more
There's lots to recycle at this time of the year but please don't overload the crate, especially if there’s a breeze. If it’s windy, place your black refuse bag on top of the recycling – it helps hold down any loose items.

Your crate shouldn’t be overflowing and don’t leave stuff on the pavement - collection trucks can only pick up the contents of one crate per household.

While Christmas wrapping paper can be recycled, shiny foil wrapping cannot - it has a plastic content that’s not suitable for recycling.

For more information about rubbish collections and transfer station opening hours.
Find out more

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1831 days ago

Poll: Christmas weather

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

It's forecast to be a cooler, possibly wet Christmas in Blenheim this year, while across the ditch in Australia firefighters battle 40 plus temperatures.
What is the ideal Christmas Day temperature?

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Christmas weather
  • 6.1% I like a snowy Christmas!
    6.1% Complete
  • 39.4% Blenheim weather is perfect.
    39.4% Complete
  • 54.5% Hot and sunny.
    54.5% Complete
  • 0% Other - let us know in the comments
    0% Complete
33 votes
1833 days ago

Report anything or find advice online...

New Zealand Police

...and get back to summer.

This summer you can report anything or find advice online and it’s quick and easy to do.

Simply go to 105.police.govt.nz and get back to the barbeque.
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1834 days ago

Want free vege growing advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on the best basil to grow for pesto and tasty ways to spice up summer salads. Check out our list of last-minute tasks to tidy up your garden before guests arrive and find out the best way to use olla pots and keep worms cool.

We also have … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on the best basil to grow for pesto and tasty ways to spice up summer salads. Check out our list of last-minute tasks to tidy up your garden before guests arrive and find out the best way to use olla pots and keep worms cool.

We also have a summer to-do guide for your flower garden, a special feature from our latest special edition, How to Grow Veges, on growing herbs for their seeds, and make sure you enter to win gorgeous plants from Blue Mountain Nurseries and a cool colander trug from The Company Shed.

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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1834 days ago

Still looking for a last-minute Christmas gift?

NZ House & Garden Tours

Treat yourself or a loved one to a fabulous day out this summer at the NZ House & Garden House Tours - the perfect stocking filler that’ll be sure to make you the favourite around the Christmas tree. And what’s more, tickets are affordable at just $85, with proceeds from ticket sales going… View moreTreat yourself or a loved one to a fabulous day out this summer at the NZ House & Garden House Tours - the perfect stocking filler that’ll be sure to make you the favourite around the Christmas tree. And what’s more, tickets are affordable at just $85, with proceeds from ticket sales going to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Indulge and spoil yourself, mum, sister or nana and step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s much-loved magazines. Limited tickets are available to all locations. So get your planning party together, choose your favourite location and make a weekend of it.

For more information, please visit our website.

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1834 days ago

Be in to win with The Editors’ Escape!

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Our friends at NZ House & Garden are giving away tickets to their popular House Tours this season. Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Visit www.editorsescape.co.nz... for more information and to secure your spot today.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

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1834 days ago

Meri Kirihimete + Happy New Year Neighbourhood Supporters! 💙

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Thank you for all of your mahi and support over the past year - we couldn't have done it without you.

Please note our National Office will be closed from today (Friday 20 December) at 11am with the first of staff set to return Monday 13 January at 9am.

Wishing you all a safe and joyous … View more
Thank you for all of your mahi and support over the past year - we couldn't have done it without you.

Please note our National Office will be closed from today (Friday 20 December) at 11am with the first of staff set to return Monday 13 January at 9am.

Wishing you all a safe and joyous holiday season ahead! Looking forward to creating even more safe, resilient and connected communities with all of you in 2020.

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1835 days ago

How long do you keep Christmas cards for?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

We're asking the big questions this Christmas... Do you put Christmas cards in a box and keep them for decades, or are you quick to throw them away?

Answer in the comments.

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1835 days ago

Cloudy Bay Sparkling & Festive Reds

Laithwaites Wine

For just $10.99 a bottle, enjoy ten BIG reds from around Australia & Italy + 2 bottles of iconic New Zealand Sparkling!

This special Christmas offer is just $131.88 – plus delivery included!

Order now to get your wines in time for Christmas!
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1835 days ago

Become an early childhood teacher

Ministry Of Education

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for children and young people, with lessons that can seem small, but are significant in terms of their impact.

These are lessons about important life skills such as confidence, identity, respect and persistence.

Become a teacherView more
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for children and young people, with lessons that can seem small, but are significant in terms of their impact.

These are lessons about important life skills such as confidence, identity, respect and persistence.

Become a teacher and take your place alongside our children and young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Learn more

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1835 days ago

Walnut opener

Werner & Heidi from The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation

Have about 100kg Walnuts to open. Need a Walnut Opener or somebody who can open it for me. Call us on 520 9200 Heidi and Werner

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