Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

1870 days ago

Together we can change this. 🙌

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Reach out, look out, help out AND speak out!

#NSNZendviolence

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1871 days ago

Brand new tours for 2020 have just been launched!

Readers Tours

Want to explore New Zealand's beautiful backyard?!

Our Readers Tours offer adventurous seniors a perfect combination of sights and unique experiences. With two brand new tours launched for 2020, don't miss your chance to visit some of New Zealand’s hidden gems. From the beautiful … View more
Want to explore New Zealand's beautiful backyard?!

Our Readers Tours offer adventurous seniors a perfect combination of sights and unique experiences. With two brand new tours launched for 2020, don't miss your chance to visit some of New Zealand’s hidden gems. From the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and Aoraki, Mt Cook, to the home of Middle Earth and the geothermal sites of Rotorua

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1871 days ago

Do your Christmas decorations have what it takes?

Reporter Marlborough Express

First National Marlborough have launched a Christmas lights competition, and one lucky household will win a $1000 prezzie card!

From today, you can register your home in a competition and the public can vote for their favourite from December 6. Will you be whipping out the fairy lights this … View more
First National Marlborough have launched a Christmas lights competition, and one lucky household will win a $1000 prezzie card!

From today, you can register your home in a competition and the public can vote for their favourite from December 6. Will you be whipping out the fairy lights this Christmas? How do you like to decorate your home for the Christmas season?

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1871 days ago

Is your phone emergency ready? 📢📲

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Only 10 days to go until the 2019 Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test on 24 November!

EMAs allow you to quickly receive important information from relevant government agencies if there is a serious risk to your life, health or property. The upcoming test allows NZ Civil Defence to evaluate the … View more
Only 10 days to go until the 2019 Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test on 24 November!

EMAs allow you to quickly receive important information from relevant government agencies if there is a serious risk to your life, health or property. The upcoming test allows NZ Civil Defence to evaluate the system to ensure as many people as possible can receive alerts.

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1871 days ago

Do more of what you love!

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

We'll pull the weeds, so you can play with your grandkids.

Experience our retirement villages: youtu.be...

1872 days ago

Are you taking part in Movember?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Movember is an opportunity for men to ditch their razors and grow a moustache to raise money and awareness about men's health. The funds raised each year go towards programmes targeted at prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

Are you currently taking part … View more
Movember is an opportunity for men to ditch their razors and grow a moustache to raise money and awareness about men's health. The funds raised each year go towards programmes targeted at prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

Are you currently taking part in Movember? If so, we'd love to see pics of your 'stache! Share in the comments!

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1873 days ago

Where are the speeding hot spots in Marlborough?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

Police are "extremely disappointed" by the number of drivers speeding past Marlborough Girls' College in Blenheim.

Police stationed at Nelson St last week, stung 288 drivers with speeding fines in four hours.

Do you know of other speeding hot spots in the region?

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1874 days ago

Tuia 250 - Volunteers wanted

The Team from Marlborough District Council

The Tuia 250 ki Tōtaranui commemorations need a few more friendly, reliable people to help make this event the best it can be!

There is a range of roles available, including 'Ask Me' ambassadors, bag check minders, first aid tent minders and recycling helpers. It’s from 21 to 25 … View more
The Tuia 250 ki Tōtaranui commemorations need a few more friendly, reliable people to help make this event the best it can be!

There is a range of roles available, including 'Ask Me' ambassadors, bag check minders, first aid tent minders and recycling helpers. It’s from 21 to 25 November, based in Picton.

If you can help, call Elèna Smith on 021 334 556 or email volunteers@totaranui250.co.nz
Find out more

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1874 days ago

Poll: Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

People rent out baches, rooms in their houses, their garages and car parking spaces, so surely hiring out swimming pools is the next logical step.

A new app lets people hire their private pools by the hour, but it hasn't come to New Zealand - yet.

To read more, click here.

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Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?
  • 28.6% Yes please!
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No, that's weird.
    71.4% Complete
1561 votes
1875 days ago

Together with New Zealand Police we're shutting the gate on rural crime! 🐮❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Learn more about our new rural crime prevention signs, now available for purchase to the public, on our website: neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz or click the 'Read More' link below. 📰

#safercommunitiestogether

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1875 days ago

Have you had a plant stolen?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nzView more
Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name, your neighbourhood and a quick recap of what was taken and how it happened.

We'd love to hear from you!

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1875 days ago

Medicinal cannabis

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

Medical cannabis company Puro has two sites in Marlborough and plans to grow as soon as the law allows.

Have you benefited from medicinal cannabis? We'd love to hear from you.

Email sophie.trigger@stuff.co.nz

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1875 days ago

Poll: Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?

Neighbourly.co.nz

People will have to put up with offensive behaviour from difficult tenants if the government goes ahead with plans to remove the 90-day notice period for evictions. What do you think? Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice? Vote in the poll below.

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Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?
  • 80.7% Absolutely - I’ve personally dealt with bad neighbours
    80.7% Complete
  • 14% No - tenants could be evicted unfairly
    14% Complete
  • 5.3% I don’t have an opinion
    5.3% Complete
1381 votes
1875 days ago

Are you Choosing Wisely?

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

More isn’t always better when it comes to healthcare.
Just because tests and treatments are available, doesn’t mean we should always use them. Make sure you end up with the right amount of care.
Patients play an important role in Choosing Wisely.
For more information see www. … View more
More isn’t always better when it comes to healthcare.
Just because tests and treatments are available, doesn’t mean we should always use them. Make sure you end up with the right amount of care.
Patients play an important role in Choosing Wisely.
For more information see www. choosingwisely.org.nz

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1875 days ago

We’re giving a Nelson business a $20k megaphone.

2degrees

Hi Neighbours,

2degrees is all about fighting for fair which is why we’re giving one local business a $20,000 advertising package. Apply before 20th November at 2degrees.nz/ShopLocal

Apply at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal. Hurry, entries close November 20.

T&Cs apply.
Apply now

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