Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

1917 days ago

Last call for our subscription offer - special for Neighbourly members

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

This offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at … View moreThis offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at $75. Use the promo code NZGN75.

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1917 days ago

Poll: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Greens have announced support for voting at 16.

Green party co-leader James Shaw said he saw "switched on" young people demanding to be heard by politicians. They were desperately unhappy about the decisions political leaders were making about their futures.

What do you think?

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Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?
  • 17.6% Absolutely - young people are our future!
    17.6% Complete
  • 70% No - they lack experience to make good judgements
    70% Complete
  • 12.5% It depends on the 16-year-old
    12.5% Complete
1815 votes
1919 days ago

Get creative with glass

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Lace patterns always look beautiful. Turn this glass vase from plain to pretty with a lace effect and a Resene testpot.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1919 days ago

Elizabeth Lissaman Celebration Birthday Lecture with Cake and Drinks

The Team from Marlborough Museum

October 11th Friday, 5pm
Lecture by Jane Vial – Stylish: Elizabeth Lissaman and New Zealand Art Deco.
Marlborough-born, Lissaman potted continuously for almost 70 years until 1990, spanning much of New Zealand's twentieth-century studio pottery movement.
$12 – tickets available from … View more
October 11th Friday, 5pm
Lecture by Jane Vial – Stylish: Elizabeth Lissaman and New Zealand Art Deco.
Marlborough-born, Lissaman potted continuously for almost 70 years until 1990, spanning much of New Zealand's twentieth-century studio pottery movement.
$12 – tickets available from Marlborough Museum
RSVP by Monday 7 October - info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz
Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place
This event is part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival

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1919 days ago

Hugo del Mar sings Gershwin with Friends

The Team from Marlborough Museum

International sensation Hugo del Mar with Barry Holdaway and friends present a fabulous night of much-loved favourites by George Gershwin in the Old Tua Marina Church with its incredible acoustics.
Friday 4th October, 6pm. Tickets are $10 available from the Marlborough Museum, … View more
International sensation Hugo del Mar with Barry Holdaway and friends present a fabulous night of much-loved favourites by George Gershwin in the Old Tua Marina Church with its incredible acoustics.
Friday 4th October, 6pm. Tickets are $10 available from the Marlborough Museum, info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz. Ph 578-1712.

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1920 days ago

Daylight saving starts this Sunday! ⏰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is a great time to check fire alarm batteries and make sure emergency supplies are well stocked and up to date.

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1920 days ago

Ready the spring forward this weekend!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that time again! Daylight saving is this weekend. So don't forget - clocks spring forward one hour this Sunday morning. #theregoesthesleepin

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1922 days ago

Recycle your unwanted mobile phones

NZ Telecommunications Forum

Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit … View more
Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit mobile phone recycling scheme which raises money for Sustainable Coastlines.

Recycling your mobile phone is free, easy and good for the environment. Not only does it keep harmful items out of landfill, it also stops the precious materials in your phone from going to waste.

Visit RE:MOBILE to find out how to recycle your mobile phone.
Learn more

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1922 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to Blenheim!

Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to Blenheim!

Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to Blenheim as one of our 5 locations.

Book Friday 13 March 2020 into your calendar and secure your tickets now for an inspiring day out exploring your backyard. Head to our website for more information.
Book now

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1923 days ago

Do you trust your councillors to deliver?

Reporter Marlborough Express

According to the recent Stuff 'Your Place' survey, around 84 per cent of Marlburians don't trust councillors to act on the issues that matter most to them.

Woodbourne resident Geoff Hines says he didn't trust councillors to look after small towns as well as they did Blenheim.… View more
According to the recent Stuff 'Your Place' survey, around 84 per cent of Marlburians don't trust councillors to act on the issues that matter most to them.

Woodbourne resident Geoff Hines says he didn't trust councillors to look after small towns as well as they did Blenheim.

Are you part of this doubtful 84 per cent? If so, why don't you trust councillors to deliver?

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1922 days ago

Keep Marlborough measles-free!

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

Nelson Marlborough is still one of four regions to be free of measles, but there have been 14 suspected cases this month alone.

If you are concerned about your symptoms, make sure to call ahead to let your GP know. Advice can be given over the phone.
Help us stay measles-free!

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1922 days ago

New model of primary health care

Reporter Marlborough Express

A new model of health care that puts wellbeing at its centre and enhances primary mental health services, could soon come to Marlborough.

Read more here and let us know your thoughts.

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1923 days ago

Active Inflammation Management

Sea to Me

The Ocean’s natural answer to effective inflammation support. Support your joints with 100% New Zealand Greenshell Mussel Powder, made right here in Marlborough.

Take a two-week free trial today* visit us here.

*Free trial applies when you subscribe.
Subscribe now

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1923 days ago

Have you spotted these creepy-crawlies?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Marlborough farmer Rob Peter is stoked to see the return of
New Zealand's most venomous spider after concerns for the declining population.

He said in the 70s and 80s, the katipō spider was "plentiful" along Marlborough's east coast, and they were easily able to find them… View more
Marlborough farmer Rob Peter is stoked to see the return of
New Zealand's most venomous spider after concerns for the declining population.

He said in the 70s and 80s, the katipō spider was "plentiful" along Marlborough's east coast, and they were easily able to find them under logs.

Did you go spider-hunting as a kid? Or have you seen any of this kind recently?

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1923 days ago

New highwayside sculpture for Blenheim - What are your thoughts?

Reporter Marlborough Express

A new steel and bronze sculpture, designed by master carver Heemi Te Peeti, will soon greet people arriving in Blenheim on the town's main highway.

The sculpture is named 'Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Māui', which means the prow of the waka (canoe) of Māui, and marks Māori history in … View more
A new steel and bronze sculpture, designed by master carver Heemi Te Peeti, will soon greet people arriving in Blenheim on the town's main highway.

The sculpture is named 'Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Māui', which means the prow of the waka (canoe) of Māui, and marks Māori history in the Wairau area.

What are your thoughts on the sculpture?

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