Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

Needing new school uniform items?

Needing new school uniform items?

Or have some to sell? Post on Neighbourly

2234 days ago

Poll: Would you pop a Popup Home in your backyard?

Popup Home

It's hard getting into your own home in New Zealand. At Popup Home we're refusing to give up on the Kiwi dream of a place to call your own. We've worked on an innovative and creative design to provide quality, affordable and easy to build homes, right out of the box.

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It's hard getting into your own home in New Zealand. At Popup Home we're refusing to give up on the Kiwi dream of a place to call your own. We've worked on an innovative and creative design to provide quality, affordable and easy to build homes, right out of the box.

Popup Homes are a way to:
- get into your first home
- set up a holiday bach
- make space for family
- accommodate renters or farm workers
- create a mobile office, cafe or expo booth
Find out more

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Would you pop a Popup Home in your backyard?
  • 85.4% Yes - what a great idea
    85.4% Complete
  • 14.6% No - I would look at other options
    14.6% Complete
512 votes
2235 days ago

Make your best Split Second Decision

The Team from ACC New Zealand

No matter how long you’ve been riding, the unexpected can always happen. Be an even better rider with Ride Forever coaching. Find out more!

2235 days ago

'tis the season for posting prezzies!

Matt Brown Reporter from Marlborough Express

But can you trust NZ Post with your special gifts?
What are your stories about sending packages?

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2236 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View more
Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.

Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.

Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.

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2236 days ago

Coastal Pacific service back on track

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Last Friday Mayor John Leggett joined the Prime Minister, officials, iwi representatives, guests and rail workers on the first passenger service between Picton and Kaikoura since the November 2016 earthquake.

Friday’s commemorative train left Picton, stopping in Blenheim to pick up Prime … View more
Last Friday Mayor John Leggett joined the Prime Minister, officials, iwi representatives, guests and rail workers on the first passenger service between Picton and Kaikoura since the November 2016 earthquake.

Friday’s commemorative train left Picton, stopping in Blenheim to pick up Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other guests. The train was welcomed into Kaikoura with cheers and applause from locals.

In Kaikoura, the Prime Minister announced an additional $40m in funding for the service, adding a new 63-seat carriage and a premium luxury carriage. The new funding allows the service to become year-round and to upgrade its reservation system. The full service resumes from Saturday 1 December.
Find out more!

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2242 days ago

Giveaway!

Matt Brown Reporter from Marlborough Express

The author of the viral Wonky Donkey children's book, Craig Smith, performed his excellent show at Wairau Valley School yesterday and gave us a signed copy of his latest book, Drizzly Bear, to give away to a lucky Marlburian.

Comment how many legs the Wonky Donkey has to be in the draw to win… View more
The author of the viral Wonky Donkey children's book, Craig Smith, performed his excellent show at Wairau Valley School yesterday and gave us a signed copy of his latest book, Drizzly Bear, to give away to a lucky Marlburian.

Comment how many legs the Wonky Donkey has to be in the draw to win the signed copy of Craig Smith's latest book Drizzly Bear.

2236 days ago

Summer sorted with Auckland Libraries

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Stuck for ideas these holidays? Auckland Libraries has your summer sorted with a great range of fun and free activities, events and services on offer.

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2236 days ago

Heavy rain for Wairarapa, the Tararua District, Marlborough and northwestern ranges of Nelson

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A complex low system covers the North Island and Tasman Sea, directing a moist easterly flow across central New Zealand. This flow is expected to tend more southerly on Wednesday, easing the rain about central areas.

Periods of heavy rain are expected about Wairarapa, the Tararua District, … View more
A complex low system covers the North Island and Tasman Sea, directing a moist easterly flow across central New Zealand. This flow is expected to tend more southerly on Wednesday, easing the rain about central areas.

Periods of heavy rain are expected about Wairarapa, the Tararua District, Marlborough including the Sounds and the northwestern ranges of Nelson, and a heavy rain Warning is in force for these areas.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case other areas are added. Keep updated here

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2237 days ago

Food Drive

Matt Brown Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Marlborough Community Foodbank has postponed their annual food appeal due to wet weather.

The collection will take place between 6 and 8pm next Monday, December 3.

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2237 days ago

Want a REAL future in Dairy?

Taratahi Institute of Agriculture

There are only four of the 10 places still available in 2019 at the prestigious Central North Island Dairy Academy (CNIDA), which starts in February. All of the 2018 class have begun, or are about to begin their first advanced roles in dairy, and tutor/farmer Dave Horner says there are already … View moreThere are only four of the 10 places still available in 2019 at the prestigious Central North Island Dairy Academy (CNIDA), which starts in February. All of the 2018 class have begun, or are about to begin their first advanced roles in dairy, and tutor/farmer Dave Horner says there are already employers lining up for the next group of graduates.

It’s an intensive 37-week residential programme, based near Taupo, which combines theory, practical training and on-farm experience based around the Massey University Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5). To find out more and to enrol, visit the Taratahi website.
Find out more!

2237 days ago

When poppies get the blues

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.

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2238 days ago

Vote now! Resene colour your community

Resene

Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View more
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
Vote now!

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2240 days ago

Coastal Pacific rail service returns

Chloe Ranford Reporter from Marlborough Express

KiwiRail's Coastal Pacific tourist service is back for the summer season! The service will resume on December 1, two years after it came to a halt following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake. Will you be going on the Coastal Pacific this summer? Who would you take with you?

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2239 days ago

Reminder - Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.

The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.

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Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.

The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2239 days ago

Let your older neighbours know... 💙💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is … View more
Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is simply a test and to not be alarmed when they receive the alert.

To learn more about EMA's and what to expect on the day, visit the link below.

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