Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

2327 days ago

How do you keep the bugs away?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

One of our staff has just dug over the vege patch ready for spring planting.
We'd like your tips for keeping psyllids off the potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants and peppers.

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2326 days ago

What are you doing for Daffodil Day?

Matt Brown Reporter from Marlborough Express

Daffodil Day is this Friday! Will you be wearing yellow?

The Cancer Society is putting on some fantastic entertainment at Liz Davidson Park from 9am featuring school children's performances and the Blenheim Ukulele Group.
Please give generously to the collectors around town to help the … View more
Daffodil Day is this Friday! Will you be wearing yellow?

The Cancer Society is putting on some fantastic entertainment at Liz Davidson Park from 9am featuring school children's performances and the Blenheim Ukulele Group.
Please give generously to the collectors around town to help the one in three people affected by cancer in the community!

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2327 days ago

Motorcycle Awareness Month...refresh your riding skills.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

It's time to refresh your riding skills now for the busy and fun months to come.

Book yourself on one of the many Ride Forever courses in your region, with classes adapted to your riding level.

Join others, like Cassandra, who gained extra skills to be more confident on our roads thanks… View more
It's time to refresh your riding skills now for the busy and fun months to come.

Book yourself on one of the many Ride Forever courses in your region, with classes adapted to your riding level.

Join others, like Cassandra, who gained extra skills to be more confident on our roads thanks to Ride Forever coaching. As riders, it’s important we take the time to ensure we have the right skills to avoid crashes, so sign-up for Ride Forever coaching today - it may just save your life.
Find out more

2327 days ago

Social climbers - the comedy - is touring NZ!

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Buy tickets here!

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2327 days ago

What's the time

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Exciting to see the MoreFM clock/temperature display coming down.
Looking forward to seeing the new display the Lions are installing.
Have you missed looking up to see the temperature and time as you drive by?

2328 days ago

It could be good news for renters with pets...

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Government is proposing a suite of rental law changes part of which would make it easier for renters to own pets.

Have you ever had to choose between a pet and a property?


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2328 days ago

Are the men in your life reading books?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

442,600 adult New Zealanders didn’t read a book in the past year, according to new research out today.

Books are competing with television and computer screens for our leisure time, and 45-54 year olds had the lowest percentage reading of any age group. The study also found that fewer Kiwi men… View more
442,600 adult New Zealanders didn’t read a book in the past year, according to new research out today.

Books are competing with television and computer screens for our leisure time, and 45-54 year olds had the lowest percentage reading of any age group. The study also found that fewer Kiwi men are reading books.

Which book do you recommend a guy grab next time he's passing the library or scrolling through Kindle?

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2328 days ago

Poll: Should 1080 be banned?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Protesters against the use of 1080 will be gathering at Seymour Square on Saturday, September 8 at 11.45am.
Are you pro or anti the use of 1080?

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Should 1080 be banned?
  • 28.9% 1080 is useful for controlling possums
    28.9% Complete
  • 65.8% 1080 should be banned in NZ
    65.8% Complete
  • 5.3% I don't have enough information to decide
    5.3% Complete
38 votes
2328 days ago

Are you prepared for an emergency?

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Volunteers are a key part of civil defence emergency management. We’re fortunate here in Marlborough to have the skilled and dedicated Marlborough emergency response team (the MERT).

Next month, MERT members will start their training in ground-based rescue. This will give us more capability … View more
Volunteers are a key part of civil defence emergency management. We’re fortunate here in Marlborough to have the skilled and dedicated Marlborough emergency response team (the MERT).

Next month, MERT members will start their training in ground-based rescue. This will give us more capability to support other rescue agencies in an emergency, particularly if our region is isolated. If you’re interested in volunteering for the MERT or any other role in civil defence, please get in touch!
Find out more!

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2328 days ago

Have you made a wicked second hand purchase?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Our newest reporters have been fossicking through second hand stores and the Re-use Shop and we're keen to hear from anyone who has decked out their home with pre-loved treasures.


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2329 days ago

Rate your doctor and win $3,000!

Whitecoat

Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.

New Zealand’s first platform where you can search, rate, review and compare your local healthcare providers has arrived, and … View more
Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.

New Zealand’s first platform where you can search, rate, review and compare your local healthcare providers has arrived, and it’s called Whitecoat.
Find out more

2331 days ago

Should adult-only TV shows easily accessible to children?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Is it time to change the restrictions around when certain programmes (including adults only) can be broadcast on free-to-air TV?

Parents and caregivers have until August 31 to have their say about the timebands, parental locks and classifications labels that help to protect what their children … View more
Is it time to change the restrictions around when certain programmes (including adults only) can be broadcast on free-to-air TV?

Parents and caregivers have until August 31 to have their say about the timebands, parental locks and classifications labels that help to protect what their children watch on free-to-air television.

Hundreds of people have already given their feedback about whether there should still be restrictions around when certain programmes, including Adults Only, can be broadcast on free-to-air television.

Options being considered include removing all of the timeband restrictions, altering them, or keeping them the same.

The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) is also considering whether free-to-air television should adopt the same classification labels as pay television to provide consistency. It would mean switching from G (General), PGR (Parental Guidance Recommended) and AO (Adults Only) to G, PG, M (Mature), 16 and 18.

Find out more by visiting bsa.govt.nz.
Feedback can be given via a short online survey, by emailing info@bsa.govt.nz or by writing to Broadcasting Standards Authority, PO Box 9213, Wellington 6141.

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2330 days ago

Get loud for deaf kids

Loud Shirt Day

Hi neighbours – Loud Shirt Day is coming up in September and it's time to use your power of LOUD for GOOD.

Izabella was born profoundly deaf and in the four years following her diagnosis, her parents' emotions of shock, being scared and overwhelmed have turned to amazement, surprise… View more
Hi neighbours – Loud Shirt Day is coming up in September and it's time to use your power of LOUD for GOOD.

Izabella was born profoundly deaf and in the four years following her diagnosis, her parents' emotions of shock, being scared and overwhelmed have turned to amazement, surprise and hope - all thanks to Izabella's progress as a hearing and speaking child.

Izabella loves to sing and dance, she enjoys gymnastics, bike rides and playing with her older brothers. What are her superpowers I hear you ask? She's fierce, adventurous and caring!

Register to fundraise and help deaf children like Izabella listen and speak. You can also donate here on Givealittle. Thanks for your support!
Register now!

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2331 days ago

The Warehouse is proud to support Variety!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Variety is the children’s charity, helping to create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.Visit your local The Warehouse store and support this great cause by simply adding a $2 Scratch card or $1 donation to your purchase helping Kiwi kids with a chance at a better life.

The Warehouse, partnering … View more
Variety is the children’s charity, helping to create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.Visit your local The Warehouse store and support this great cause by simply adding a $2 Scratch card or $1 donation to your purchase helping Kiwi kids with a chance at a better life.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.

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2332 days ago

In the bag?

Paula Hulburt Reporter from Marlborough Express

Does anyone have any ideas what to do with the brown paper bags that some supermarkets supply these days. I know they can be put out for recycling but does anyone use them again for something else?

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