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Last Call for all of you creative cookies and DIY devotees to submit your work in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Remember, it can be an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for. Let us see these creations!
Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene … View moreLast Call for all of you creative cookies and DIY devotees to submit your work in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Remember, it can be an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for. Let us see these creations!
Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Of course, there are goodies to be won including four prizes up for grabs worth $500 (plus spot prizes). Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Area: Coastal Marlborough, especially the Kaikoura Coast, Wellington and Wairarapa, mainly near the coast.
Valid: 9 hours from 5:00pm Monday to 2:00am Tuesday
Forecast: From around 5pm about coastal Marlborough and 7pm for Wellington and Wairarapa through to the early hours of Tuesday, south to… View moreArea: Coastal Marlborough, especially the Kaikoura Coast, Wellington and Wairarapa, mainly near the coast.
Valid: 9 hours from 5:00pm Monday to 2:00am Tuesday
Forecast: From around 5pm about coastal Marlborough and 7pm for Wellington and Wairarapa through to the early hours of Tuesday, south to southwest winds may may approach severe gale in exposed places. Read more.
New Pay by Plate parking meters are coming to Blenheim’s CBD mid-year.
A practice meter has been set up at the Council office at 15 Seymour Street. Come in and test drive the new system, anytime from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on week days.
The new meters are easy to use - you simply enter your … View moreNew Pay by Plate parking meters are coming to Blenheim’s CBD mid-year.
A practice meter has been set up at the Council office at 15 Seymour Street. Come in and test drive the new system, anytime from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on week days.
The new meters are easy to use - you simply enter your plate number and time, press ok, pay, then walk away.
The ticketless system accepts coins and debit/credit cards and means there’s no need to return to your vehicle after you’ve paid.
Winter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.
Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a … View moreWinter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.
Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a better deal.
This story cracked me up this week. Has anything like this ever happened in the Sounds? Any real estate agents out there who might know?
Is your bathmat looking the worse for wear? Create a colourful new wooden one with your favourite Resene testpot colours.
It’s an easy way to add colour to your bathroom while being practical too.
Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how… View moreIs your bathmat looking the worse for wear? Create a colourful new wooden one with your favourite Resene testpot colours.
It’s an easy way to add colour to your bathroom while being practical too.
Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this handy project yourself
Our hospitals are preparing for a strike by Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) who are covered by the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZRDA) collective employment agreement.
The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) strike will last for five days from 8am Monday 29 April to 8am Saturday… View moreOur hospitals are preparing for a strike by Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) who are covered by the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZRDA) collective employment agreement.
The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) strike will last for five days from 8am Monday 29 April to 8am Saturday 4 May 2019.
Patient safety is Nelson Marlborough Health’s top priority. We have contingency plans in place, and we will continue to operate essential services such as emergency departments, emergency surgery and maternity care throughout the strike period.
If you need healthcare:
1. contact your GP, pharmacy or call Healthline on 0800 611 116
2. visit the Medical and Injury Centre in Nelson and Urgent Care Centre in Blenheim for urgent care
3. dial 111 or come to the hospital for emergencies
Please do not to delay seeking medical treatment if you need urgent medical assistance.
Patients having elective surgery or outpatient appointments that may be affected by the strike have been contacted directly or you can call 0800 733 372 to check the status of your appointment.
For the latest on the current negotiations visit the national DHB office website: tas.health.nz...
HarperCollins Publishers has 5 packs of books up for grabs. They are all new releases from bestselling authors Paullina Simons, Danielle Hawkins, Cassandra Clare and Lisa See, plus a copy of Mary Holm’s essential guide to managing your personal finances. This could be your best Mother’s Day … View moreHarperCollins Publishers has 5 packs of books up for grabs. They are all new releases from bestselling authors Paullina Simons, Danielle Hawkins, Cassandra Clare and Lisa See, plus a copy of Mary Holm’s essential guide to managing your personal finances. This could be your best Mother’s Day yet.
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Tomorrow we remember those who have made the greatest sacrifice to keep us all safe.
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Marlborough ratepayers wanting to switch to solar power can now call on Council for assistance. As part of a recently launched initiative, ratepayers now have the option of adding the installation cost of solar panels, by an approved provider, to their rates bill.
Ratepayers then pay back the … View moreMarlborough ratepayers wanting to switch to solar power can now call on Council for assistance. As part of a recently launched initiative, ratepayers now have the option of adding the installation cost of solar panels, by an approved provider, to their rates bill.
Ratepayers then pay back the Council for the cost of the installation through a targeted rate over nine years, alongside an administration fee and a 5.5 per cent standard interest rate, which will be reviewed annually.
The scheme encourages the switch to solar power in an effort to improve affordability of clean, home heating and energy supply.
Friday feels: Classic Fighters weekend. The same weekend people who haven't been up the Wither Hills in ages decide to go for a walk. Be honest, who heads up the hill for a sneaky look?
Include NFP, if not for print.
It was described as the "standout winner" in Air New Zealand's domestic fare overhaul. But as we know, those "lead-in" fares aren't always on the money, in terms of flight times and baggage. Has anyone actually benefited from the price drop yet?
Create hours of fun for children with some off-cuts of timber and Resene Blackboard Paint or Resene Chalkboard Paint. Once dry your children or grandchildren can draw all over the buildings to create their own looks.
Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from … View moreCreate hours of fun for children with some off-cuts of timber and Resene Blackboard Paint or Resene Chalkboard Paint. Once dry your children or grandchildren can draw all over the buildings to create their own looks.
Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this handy project yourself
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter long weekend! 🐰💙
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Returning for its second year, The New Zealand Dance Company is excited to bring its stellar 2019 Kiss The Sky programme to Theatre Royal Nelson on Thursday 9th May. Combining the high-octane physicality of Korean choreographer KIM Jae Duk’s ‘Sigan’; and the powerhouse choreography of … View moreReturning for its second year, The New Zealand Dance Company is excited to bring its stellar 2019 Kiss The Sky programme to Theatre Royal Nelson on Thursday 9th May. Combining the high-octane physicality of Korean choreographer KIM Jae Duk’s ‘Sigan’; and the powerhouse choreography of renowned Stephanie Lake in ‘If Never Was Now’; with the vibrant aesthetic of New Zealand’s Victoria Colombus in her new world premiere work ‘The Fibonacci’, Kiss The Sky is “…exciting, exhausting, exhilarating – and world class” (Otago Daily Times).
Book your tickets now, and join us at an Asian-Pacific constellation of original dance, music and design.
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