Farewell Spit, Collingwood

1883 days ago

Cervical Screening Clinic

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Cervical screening clinics are set up for eligible women who would like support to get up to date with their smears. There is a clinic is being held at the Richmond Health Hub 281 Queen Street, Richmond on Monday 18 November, 4.30 - 8pm.
To find when you are due, or to book in, please contact … View more
Cervical screening clinics are set up for eligible women who would like support to get up to date with their smears. There is a clinic is being held at the Richmond Health Hub 281 Queen Street, Richmond on Monday 18 November, 4.30 - 8pm.
To find when you are due, or to book in, please contact Madhu on 543 7833, 022 592 0339 or free phone 0800 729 729 (choose option 1 for Nelson).

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1884 days ago

Is your phone emergency ready? 📢📲

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Only 10 days to go until the 2019 Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test on 24 November!

EMAs allow you to quickly receive important information from relevant government agencies if there is a serious risk to your life, health or property. The upcoming test allows NZ Civil Defence to evaluate the … View more
Only 10 days to go until the 2019 Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test on 24 November!

EMAs allow you to quickly receive important information from relevant government agencies if there is a serious risk to your life, health or property. The upcoming test allows NZ Civil Defence to evaluate the system to ensure as many people as possible can receive alerts.

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1884 days ago

Do more of what you love!

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

We'll pull the weeds, so you can play with your grandkids.

Experience our retirement villages: youtu.be...

1884 days ago

Funny wildlife photos

News Director Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Here's something to cheer you up on a Thursday. Click on the link to have a look at the winners of the Funniest Wildlife Photos competition. I love this otter, but there are so many great shots - it's worth a giggle :) Reply with your favourite photo.

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1885 days ago

Is the donations scheme fair?

Katy Jones Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Do you have a child at a high decile school that can't opt into the Government's donations scheme, effective next year? Some decile 8-10 schools say their communities are no wealthier than those at neighbouring lower decile schools, and they should be allowed to sign up to the programme … View moreDo you have a child at a high decile school that can't opt into the Government's donations scheme, effective next year? Some decile 8-10 schools say their communities are no wealthier than those at neighbouring lower decile schools, and they should be allowed to sign up to the programme too. What do you think?

1885 days ago

Cervical Screening Service

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Cervical screening clinics are now being set up in the community for eligible women who would like support to get up to date with their smears.
The first clinic is being held at the Tahunanui Community Hub 61 Muritai St, 18 November from 10.30-1.30pm.
To find when you are due, or to book in, … View more
Cervical screening clinics are now being set up in the community for eligible women who would like support to get up to date with their smears.
The first clinic is being held at the Tahunanui Community Hub 61 Muritai St, 18 November from 10.30-1.30pm.
To find when you are due, or to book in, please contact Madhu on 543 7833, 022 592 0339 or free phone 0800 729 729 (choose option 1 for Nelson).

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1887 days ago

Has your travel been disrupted by the SH6 closure?

Reporter The Nelson Mail

A slip caused by heavy rain has closed a section of SH6 north of Murchison. There's a detour in place that sends motorists right onto SH63 through St Arnaud, then left onto Korere-Tophouse Road and continues to SH6, with the reverse in place for southbound traffic. Have you been affected?

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1887 days ago

Poll: Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

People rent out baches, rooms in their houses, their garages and car parking spaces, so surely hiring out swimming pools is the next logical step.

A new app lets people hire their private pools by the hour, but it hasn't come to New Zealand - yet.

To read more, click here.

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Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?
  • 28.6% Yes please!
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No, that's weird.
    71.4% Complete
1561 votes
1887 days ago

Together with New Zealand Police we're shutting the gate on rural crime! 🐮❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Learn more about our new rural crime prevention signs, now available for purchase to the public, on our website: neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz or click the 'Read More' link below. 📰

#safercommunitiestogether

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1887 days ago

Have you had a plant stolen?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nzView more
Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name, your neighbourhood and a quick recap of what was taken and how it happened.

We'd love to hear from you!

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1887 days ago

Poll: Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?

Neighbourly.co.nz

People will have to put up with offensive behaviour from difficult tenants if the government goes ahead with plans to remove the 90-day notice period for evictions. What do you think? Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice? Vote in the poll below.

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Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?
  • 80.7% Absolutely - I’ve personally dealt with bad neighbours
    80.7% Complete
  • 14% No - tenants could be evicted unfairly
    14% Complete
  • 5.3% I don’t have an opinion
    5.3% Complete
1381 votes
1887 days ago

ROAD CLOSURE: State Highway 6

Neighbourly.co.nz

A big slip has closed State Highway 6 between Korere and Glenhope, north of Murchison.

Northbound traffic is advised to turn right onto SH63, then turn left onto Korere-Tophouse Road and continue to SH6, with the reverse in place for southbound traffic.

The stretch of road near Murchison is … View more
A big slip has closed State Highway 6 between Korere and Glenhope, north of Murchison.

Northbound traffic is advised to turn right onto SH63, then turn left onto Korere-Tophouse Road and continue to SH6, with the reverse in place for southbound traffic.

The stretch of road near Murchison is expected to be closed for some time while agencies work to clear it. Police advise motorists to delay travel or avoid the area.
Read more.

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1887 days ago

Are you Choosing Wisely?

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

More isn’t always better when it comes to healthcare.
Just because tests and treatments are available, doesn’t mean we should always use them. Make sure you end up with the right amount of care.
Patients play an important role in Choosing Wisely.
For more information see www. … View more
More isn’t always better when it comes to healthcare.
Just because tests and treatments are available, doesn’t mean we should always use them. Make sure you end up with the right amount of care.
Patients play an important role in Choosing Wisely.
For more information see www. choosingwisely.org.nz

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1890 days ago

Will TDC plans for the busy Salisbury Rd-Champion Rd intersection be enough?

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Two raised crossings and the creation of twin lanes on the southern and eastern approaches to the Salisbury Rd-Champion Rd roundabout are to be installed before a planned new Countdown supermarket opens on a site adjacent to the increasingly busy intersection. Will those measures be enough to keep … View moreTwo raised crossings and the creation of twin lanes on the southern and eastern approaches to the Salisbury Rd-Champion Rd roundabout are to be installed before a planned new Countdown supermarket opens on a site adjacent to the increasingly busy intersection. Will those measures be enough to keep the traffic flowing and pedestrians/cyclists safe?

1889 days ago

Give The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Mags4Gifts

This Christmas, Save up to 30% off your favourite magazine titles like NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden, TV Guide and many other magazine titles.

Visit Mags4gifts or call 0800 624 444 to order! Sale ends Boxing day 2019.

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