Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

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2382 days ago

Your paint and decorating questions answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Resene's colour and tech experts were live on Homed last night to answer your paint and decorating questions. If you missed it, you can catch up on all the questions and answer, here, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next project.

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2389 days ago

Fundraising Auction

Melissa Haylock from Age Concern Marlborough Inc

Age Concern Marlborough have been donated 2 lovely original paintings to auction for funds for our Friendship Group. This group runs once a month and includes morning tea, a chance to chat, and often a guest speaker or activities on a theme. We try to have an outing at least once a year. These … View moreAge Concern Marlborough have been donated 2 lovely original paintings to auction for funds for our Friendship Group. This group runs once a month and includes morning tea, a chance to chat, and often a guest speaker or activities on a theme. We try to have an outing at least once a year. These meetings are the highlight of the month for some of our members and are an important tool in our quest to end social isolation.
You can check out the Trade Me auctions below.

2383 days ago

New workshop dates for 2018 - Inspiring Communities

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Looking to grow your community relationships? Need to find out how to measure your success? Want to know what leadership looks like?

Here’s a list of our upcoming workshops around New Zealand. Save the dates!
inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

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2383 days ago

Thank you for the thank yous

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering

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2383 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2384 days ago

Services as usual

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Surgical and outpatient services at Nelson and Wairau Hospitals will continue as planned this week after the strike planned for Thursday 5 July was called off. However, contingency planning will continue for potential strike action on Thursday 12 July from 7am (ending 7am 13 July).

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2385 days ago

How to beat Auckland's new regional fuel tax

Reporter Stuff

Hi Aucklanders,

The new regional fuel tax has come into effect, pushing the price of fuel up an extra 11.5c a litre at some pumps.

The revenue has been earmarked to improve Auckland’s roads and public transport, but the new tax has divided opinion.

Will the new tax change your driving … View more
Hi Aucklanders,

The new regional fuel tax has come into effect, pushing the price of fuel up an extra 11.5c a litre at some pumps.

The revenue has been earmarked to improve Auckland’s roads and public transport, but the new tax has divided opinion.

Will the new tax change your driving and transport habits? Will you take public transport more often, carpool, or change where you fill up?

Here's some tips to beat the new regional fuel tax.

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2385 days ago

Trust raises $425,000 for Warkworth Town Hall restoration

Communications Team from Auckland Council

The 106-year-old hall re-opened to the public last year after a two-and-half-year upgrade.

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2387 days ago

Auckland overnight motorway closures

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from July 1-7. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from July 1-7. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. Click here to check the dates and locations.

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. During these times, please follow the signposted detours.

Source: NZTA
Image: Stuff

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2388 days ago

Have your say on the Facility Partnerships Policy

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council has released a new draft Facility Partnerships Policy which focuses on delivering more community facilities and building stronger partnerships with community organisations.

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2388 days ago

Wee wonders

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

In our new 'We wonders' series we ask little children big questions.
First off, Witherlea School's room 17
Question: If you could live in a house shaped like anything, what would it be?
See their answers in the Saturday Express this weekend.

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2388 days ago

How will the new 10-year transport plan affect you?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Auckland,

What do you think about the Government's new 10-year transport plan? Although the rest of the country is set to benefit from transport investment, it's a double-whammy for Aucklanders. Locals will now have to face petrol price hikes as well as the newly approved regional … View more
Hey Auckland,

What do you think about the Government's new 10-year transport plan? Although the rest of the country is set to benefit from transport investment, it's a double-whammy for Aucklanders. Locals will now have to face petrol price hikes as well as the newly approved regional fuel tax.

How will this affect you and your family? Are you for or against the new plan? Will the petrol price hikes force you to use more public transport? Let us know in the replies!

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2395 days ago

Poll: Who's up for a week-long CBD dog amnesty?

Ian Allen Reporter from Marlborough Express

Well, it's official. Blenheim is hosting the Black Hawk National Dog Show next year. That's right, Blenheim, the town that doesn't allow dogs in the CBD. Should we say 'to hell with it' and let dogs in the town centre that week of October?
Here's the story in case … View more
Well, it's official. Blenheim is hosting the Black Hawk National Dog Show next year. That's right, Blenheim, the town that doesn't allow dogs in the CBD. Should we say 'to hell with it' and let dogs in the town centre that week of October?
Here's the story in case you haven't seen it. www.stuff.co.nz...
Feel free to comment with other ideas. Some comments may be used in a story.

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Who's up for a week-long CBD dog amnesty?
  • 1.9% Yay - just for the week
    1.9% Complete
  • 32.4% Yes - but only on a lead
    32.4% Complete
  • 36.2% Yes - let them in all the time
    36.2% Complete
  • 26.7% No - dog ban works fine
    26.7% Complete
  • 2.9% No - they'll poo everywhere
    2.9% Complete
105 votes
2388 days ago

Winter gardening

Rick from Wairau & Waihopai Valleys

Sharp gardening is now taking bookings for the winter spray programme. Fruit trees, roses, berries, citrus. Autumn clean-ups. Time to get ready for the coming spring. Phone Rick, (03) 572 2882, 020 408 96037.

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2389 days ago

Nelson Marlborough Health to reduce services during workers' strikes

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) is preparing to close most elective services provided at Nelson and Wairau hospitals on Thursday 5 & 12 July 2018 due to nationwide strikes by nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who are covered by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) collective … View moreNelson Marlborough Health (NMH) is preparing to close most elective services provided at Nelson and Wairau hospitals on Thursday 5 & 12 July 2018 due to nationwide strikes by nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who are covered by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) collective employment agreement.
Strike notices have been received for:
Thursday 5 July, from 7am (ending 7am 6 July).
and Thursday 12 July, from 7am (ending 7am 13 July).
Read more here on our website www.nmdhb.govt.nz...

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