Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

1161 days ago

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View more
Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

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1161 days ago

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1162 days ago

New digs for Marlborough Wine and Food Festival

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Looks like our friends in Renwick will be walking distance from next year's Wine and Food Festival! The event will be held at the Renwick Domain in February, for the first time in its 33-year history.

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1165 days ago

How's your firewood pile looking?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Blenheim had a record 16 air quality breaches this winter, although none were during lockdown. 11 were in June. How's your firewood pile looking, did you use a lot this year? Are you already stocking up for next winter?

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1163 days ago

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View more
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga!
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1185 days ago

Poll: Will crate 'liners' stop Marlborough's recycling from being blown down the street?

Chloe Ranford Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Marlborough District Council is looking at running a trial to see if bin bags will stop rubbish from flying out of kerbside recycling crates. The bags are see-through and can be recycled with the rest of a household's recycling. What do you think of the idea?

Read more about the trial … View more
The Marlborough District Council is looking at running a trial to see if bin bags will stop rubbish from flying out of kerbside recycling crates. The bags are see-through and can be recycled with the rest of a household's recycling. What do you think of the idea?

Read more about the trial here: bit.ly...

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Will crate 'liners' stop Marlborough's recycling from being blown down the street?
  • 50.3% Yes.
    50.3% Complete
  • 29.3% No.
    29.3% Complete
  • 20.4% I don't think wind-blown recycling is a big issue.
    20.4% Complete
157 votes
1167 days ago

Get your financial life in order with MoneyIQ

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards … View more
Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future. You can sign up for free here.

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1168 days ago

December delights

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

From pine cones to tree-shaped centrepieces, have fun creating your own Christmas decor with Resene’s festive, on-trend colour combinations. Combine your favourite Resene testpot colours to match your Christmas style. Find out how to create your own.

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1170 days ago

What were you most excited to get back to under Level 2?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Some headed straight for the gym this morning as the doors opened, while others couldn't wait to make an appointment with the hairdresser or beauty therapist.
Let us know in the comments what you were most excited to enjoy under the reduced restrictions.

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1170 days ago

It's the simple things...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey neighbours,

Wrapped up in our bubbles - it's certainly been a tough few weeks. With our daily routines challenged, we were able to slow down and enjoy the better things in life. That's why we want you be a part of the Neighbourly joy movement and share the simple things that make … View more
Hey neighbours,

Wrapped up in our bubbles - it's certainly been a tough few weeks. With our daily routines challenged, we were able to slow down and enjoy the better things in life. That's why we want you be a part of the Neighbourly joy movement and share the simple things that make you happy.

Share a photo or story with your neighbours and you could be in to win Good Joe Coffee and Best Ugly Bagels (or bagels for your whole street!).
Share now!

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1170 days ago

Ryman Pioneers Certainty

We’ve been pioneering village living, and aged care, for more than 35 years. Our track record is built on genuine compassion and respect and gives you the confidence to be able to live the way you want. It’s another reason New Zealanders have voted us one of the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted … View moreWe’ve been pioneering village living, and aged care, for more than 35 years. Our track record is built on genuine compassion and respect and gives you the confidence to be able to live the way you want. It’s another reason New Zealanders have voted us one of the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands for a 7th year. Learn more

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1171 days ago

Keep reaching out, Aotearoa! 😊

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

A simple phone call or message it all it takes sometimes.

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1177 days ago

Are you planning a Level 3 take-away this week?

Reporter Marlborough Express

What are you getting and from where?
Give a shout out to your favourite place in the comments below.

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1178 days ago

What does your new home 'work station' look like?

Chloe Ranford Reporter from Marlborough Express

Massage therapists expect their clients will have more “sprains and strains” coming out of alert level three after spending weeks working from unfamiliar desk spaces at home.

Have you set up a work station at home during lockdown? What does it look like? Post a picture in the comments. … View more
Massage therapists expect their clients will have more “sprains and strains” coming out of alert level three after spending weeks working from unfamiliar desk spaces at home.

Have you set up a work station at home during lockdown? What does it look like? Post a picture in the comments. What's your advice for working from home and reducing aches and pains?

Read more here: bit.ly...

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