Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

2306 days ago

Want to win a trip to Sydney?

AIA

You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View more
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.

To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.

T&Cs apply.
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2306 days ago

Stolen lambs - can you help?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are calling for the public's help after 50 lambs were stolen from a Marlborough farm. Between July 13 and September 15, 50 lambs were stolen from Ashmore Valley Vineyard paddocks on Grahams Rd in Fairhall. The lambs were marked with yellow tags and had Ashmore written on them.

Anyone… View more
Police are calling for the public's help after 50 lambs were stolen from a Marlborough farm. Between July 13 and September 15, 50 lambs were stolen from Ashmore Valley Vineyard paddocks on Grahams Rd in Fairhall. The lambs were marked with yellow tags and had Ashmore written on them.

Anyone who had been in the area recently and had seen anything suspicious, or had information that might help police was urged to contact Blenheim Police on (03) 578 5279 and quote file number 180917/3619.

Information could also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

Story and image credit: NZ Herald

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2306 days ago

Visit from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Harcourt (Bunty) Bunt invited Prince Harry to visit the Omaka Aviation Centre after having shown his brother William around the centre in 2014.
What would you suggest Harry and Meghan do if they visit Marlborough next month?

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2306 days ago

Meet the weaving wāhine

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Kerry Gillbanks, our very own weaving wāhine, has been the harakeke collection curator at the Auckland Botanic Gardens for over a decade.

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2306 days ago

Poll: Kaikōura Hop grid girls wave the flag for 'personal choice'

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Grid girls do not belong in the modern world, according to Formula 1 chiefs.
But these girls at the Kaikoura Hop thought it was all great fun.
What do you think?
Read the full story here: bit.ly...

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Kaikōura Hop grid girls wave the flag for 'personal choice'
  • 90% It's personal choice
    90% Complete
  • 10% It's demeaning and should be banned
    10% Complete
20 votes
2314 days ago

Dumping the dumpers

Reporter Marlborough Express

More and more people are dumping their rubbish in the beautiful, quiet corners of Marlborough.
What can we do to stop this disgusting habit?

2307 days ago

WIN tickets to the Marlborough Museum

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Strong Women Standing Tall is the new exhibition at Marlborough Museum and we are giving away three tickets.
This exhibition highlights 50 Marlborough women who fought for equal participation in political life. Profiles of significant Marlborough women include our suffragettes, and later … View more
Strong Women Standing Tall is the new exhibition at Marlborough Museum and we are giving away three tickets.
This exhibition highlights 50 Marlborough women who fought for equal participation in political life. Profiles of significant Marlborough women include our suffragettes, and later generations of Marlborough
women who followed in their footsteps. The exhibition is open until October 10.

Comment below if you would like to win the three tickets. A winner will be announced on Thursday.

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2307 days ago

Poll: Weed killer wreaking havoc on New Zealand's grass cuttings

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

What do you do with your grass clippings?

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Weed killer wreaking havoc on New Zealand's grass cuttings
  • 22.2% Take them to the greenwaste centre
    22.2% Complete
  • 18.5% Leave them in a pile at home to breakdown
    18.5% Complete
  • 25.9% I have a composting system
    25.9% Complete
  • 29.6% I have a mulching mower so don't have clippings
    29.6% Complete
  • 3.7% I feed them to animals
    3.7% Complete
27 votes
2308 days ago

Earthquake near the Kermadec Islands a reminder

The Team from Marlborough District Council

We’re hearing a lot in the news media about earthquakes right now, from the ‘ghost quakes’ following the earthquake near the Kermadec Islands, to more information about the Alpine Fault.

Rather than being overwhelmed by this information, use it as a reminder to review your emergency … View more
We’re hearing a lot in the news media about earthquakes right now, from the ‘ghost quakes’ following the earthquake near the Kermadec Islands, to more information about the Alpine Fault.

Rather than being overwhelmed by this information, use it as a reminder to review your emergency plans. Think about how you and your family can prepare to look after yourselves (and your pets) for up to 7 days.

It’s also useful to check that information is from a reliable source before you share it; for example, from Geonet or the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management.
Find out more

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2309 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2310 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2310 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2310 days ago

Are you prepared

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Some excellent advice here about being prepared for the next big quake that could leave Blenheim completely isolated.
Do you have what everything ready in case you need to look after your family for up to a week?

2310 days ago

What are you doing this evening?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The weather is gorgeous out there today. Hope you will be heading to Seymour Square this evening for the Te Pātaka o Wairau Night Market - - 4pm to 9pm.

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2310 days ago

Do you live in central Blenheim?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

Have you ever thought of subdividing?

What's stopped you?

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