Farewell Spit, Collingwood

1689 days ago

All eyes on the tiny house

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Tiny house builders have had a surge in interest during the lockdown, some from families that are 'herding'

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1687 days ago

Brightwater moves from Nelson to West Coast-Tasman electorate

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

The Representation Commission has confirmed a proposal to move the Brightwater area from the Nelson electorate to the West Coast-Tasman electorate for the next two general elections. Does the Brightwater community have much in common with the communities on the West Coast?

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1689 days ago

Narrow footpaths raise social distancing concern

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Pedestrians are having to step out onto the road to maintain social distancing in some places where the footpaths are narrow. Are you finding it a problem?

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1685 days ago

Celebrating a birthday during lockdown

Samantha Gee Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Do you know someone who has recently had a milestone birthday and missed a special celebration? Bob Brown's neighbours in Enner Glynn made sure he felt special when he turned 80 on Saturday.

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1685 days ago

Parents urged to go easy on themselves in lockdown

Katy Jones Reporter from The Nelson Mail

How is school work going in your bubble? Psychologists say parents should not be worried if primary school children are watching TV instead of doing online learning.

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1686 days ago

Nelson events moved but opportunities expand

Carly Gooch Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Annual Nelson events have been cancelled or moved in 2020 but that gives organisers a chance to recreate the norm.

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1687 days ago

How are parents out there coping?

Sally Kidson Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Some parents are ignoring school emails as school officially starts back during lockdown. How are you getting on? Any tips for others trying to help school their kids at home.

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1690 days ago

SuperSeniors COVID-19 special edition Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket essentials.

It also includes details on COVID-19 related scams and what to look out for to stay safe.

Read the newsletter here: bit.ly...

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1687 days ago

Don’t flush wipes, keep workers safe.

Ministry For The Environment

You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their … View more
You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their bubble at risk as well.

Do your bit for workers and their whānau, and put your wet wipes in the bin.
Find out more

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1688 days ago

Oaklands Milk will no longer be delivered by Milk and More.

Carly Gooch Reporter from The Nelson Mail

A difference in views has forced Oakland Milk to start its own delivery service, separating from Milk and More who is delivering plastic bottle milk, Anchor, during lock down.

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1689 days ago

Tune In To Your Neighbourhood

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as … View more
Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as well as tunes you think your Neighbours will enjoy. Chuck in some taste-breakers, one-hit wonders or some good old Kiwi classics - it really doesn’t matter. So if you’re running out of ideas on things to do, why not a dance party?

Just remember: keep it PG, refrain from putting any songs in the mix that may cause offence to your Neighbours. You can find the playlist here.

Happy raving NZ!
Reach out

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1696 days ago

Are you savouring the birdsong during lockdown?

Katy Jones Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Some Nelsonians say they are noticing local birdlife more since the coronavirus lockdown. Are you enjoying watching or listening to the birds in your backyard? Is it one of the upsides of the lockdown?

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1690 days ago

No new cases

Sally Kidson Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Good news. No new cases have been reported in Nelson or Marlborough since last Thursday.

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1690 days ago

Thanks so much to all NZ Gardener readers!

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

I just wanted to update everyone as to what is happening with the next copy of your favourite magazine. With the current restrictions we aren’t able to print or distribute at the moment, but we are working hard on a fantastic May issue for you and it will be on sale as soon as the restrictions … View moreI just wanted to update everyone as to what is happening with the next copy of your favourite magazine. With the current restrictions we aren’t able to print or distribute at the moment, but we are working hard on a fantastic May issue for you and it will be on sale as soon as the restrictions ease! I am hearing from so many readers right now about how their gardens have never been more important to them than they are now, so I want to ensure you get your NZ Gardener, packed with beautiful pictures, expert advice, inspiration and information as quickly as possible, so you can enjoy your own garden even more. Meanwhile, when you do your next shop, we’d love it if you could pick up a copy of the April issue which is on sale now (you can add a copy to your online shop too). As you’ve probably heard on the news it is a tough time for magazines right now, and we are incredibly grateful for the support of our regular readers and (especially!) our subscribers. If you are in a position to subscribe, or share your own love of plants and gardening by buying a subscription as a gift for someone else, then we’d be incredibly grateful: mags4gifts.co.nz.... Stay safe and enjoy the extra time in your garden everyone! Jo

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1690 days ago

Looking for inspiration?

Signature Homes

The team at Signature Homes Nelson & Tasman wants to keep you entertained while at home with a free digital copy of our latest home design magazine, full of real stories from Kiwi homeowners.

If you’re thinking of building new, or just looking for some inspiration, Signature Style is a … View more
The team at Signature Homes Nelson & Tasman wants to keep you entertained while at home with a free digital copy of our latest home design magazine, full of real stories from Kiwi homeowners.

If you’re thinking of building new, or just looking for some inspiration, Signature Style is a must-read! We have a wide range of House & Land Packages and home designs to suit your taste, budget, section and lifestyle.

We look forward to reconnecting with the community very soon, in the meantime please click to get your free digital copy of our magazine.

Simon & Jodie Bixley
Signature Homes Nelson & Tasman
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