Farewell Spit, Collingwood

1692 days ago

Can you help us help our frontline this Easter?

ShieldsUp

ShieldsUp is a volunteer driven initiative of over 500 Kiwis, 3D printing, manufacturing and distributing face shields to our medical and emergency heroes across the country facing Covid-19 head on.

Within two weeks, we have delivered over 5,000 face shields, but we are still hearing the calls … View more
ShieldsUp is a volunteer driven initiative of over 500 Kiwis, 3D printing, manufacturing and distributing face shields to our medical and emergency heroes across the country facing Covid-19 head on.

Within two weeks, we have delivered over 5,000 face shields, but we are still hearing the calls of many. As the government and DHB’s publicly assure us that all necessary equipment is readily accessible, the demand for our face shields continues to grow daily, with requests for 30,000 shields.

If you would like to help us help them, sign up to volunteer at shieldsup.org.nz, or make a donation to ensure we can continue to produce and distribute our shields to protect our frontline heroes.

ShieldsUp, offering protection to Kiwi’s against COVID-19.
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1696 days ago

Counting down the days

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Anahera and Velma Vermaat​ are counting down the days until the end of the four-week lockdown period, there are 16 to go.

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1694 days ago

Small businesses in your community need a hand!

SOS Business

Hi neighbours! SOS Business was set up to help local businesses in your community. It means you can buy gift cards from your favourite cafés, restaurants and service providers and then redeem them when they re-open after lockdown.

You can play a special part helping small businesses stay … View more
Hi neighbours! SOS Business was set up to help local businesses in your community. It means you can buy gift cards from your favourite cafés, restaurants and service providers and then redeem them when they re-open after lockdown.

You can play a special part helping small businesses stay afloat during this time. Spread the word to your friends and family so that we can help as many local businesses as we can.

Thanks for being a great neighbour by being a lifeline for businesses in your community.

PS - in case you were wondering, due to the success of SOS Café, and the number of other service businesses now on the Platform, the team have rebranded to SOS Business – Save Our Small Business!
Support a local business

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1695 days ago

Lockdown shelter for homeless

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

With just one day's notice, some of Nelson's homeless were out on the streets without even a tent. Local Civil Defence and various community organisers have provided them safe shelter during the lockdown.

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1695 days ago

Like to quit smoking now?

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

If you’d like help to quit, our free Stop Smoking Service can support you by telephone, from the safety of your own home. Quit coaches are here for you throughout the lockdown. Just call 0800 NO SMOKE or email smokefree@nmdhb.govt.nz.

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1695 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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1696 days ago

Nelson considers rates freeze

Warren Gamble Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Nelson City Council is considering a zero per cent rates rise, two days after Tasman District Council announced it was eyeing a similar freeze.

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1696 days ago

Rain not enough to curb water restrictions

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

The rain that fell on Tuesday was not enough for a loosening of water restrictions across a swath of Tasman District with some permit holders in line for tougher limits from Monday.

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1696 days ago

Richmond air quality improves during coronavirus lockdown

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

If you think the air over Richmond seems clearer since the nation went into lockdown, you're right. Monitoring data shows a 60 per cent drop in coarser pollution particles since the lockdown, believed to be linked to a decrease in traffic.

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1696 days ago

Police urge Nelsonians to stay home in their bubble over Easter

Tim Newman Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Police say travel over Easter should be for essential purposes only - and that people shouldn't be driving out to the bach or to visit family out of town.

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1697 days ago

Join us for lunch and some new ideas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, it was great to see so many of you at our live lunch with NZ Home and Garden and NZ Gardener editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll. Thanks for stopping by :)

If you missed it, you can still drop in for a recap and see if Jo and Naomi answered your questions, here.

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1696 days ago

Let's chat about your garden today

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, our editor Jo McCarroll is hosting another Live Lunch today (with colleague Naomi who edits NZ House & Garden), so jump online between 12.30 and 1pm to join them. You can ask questions in advance, so start firing through your gardening questions and pictures of your garden or … View moreHello neighbours, our editor Jo McCarroll is hosting another Live Lunch today (with colleague Naomi who edits NZ House & Garden), so jump online between 12.30 and 1pm to join them. You can ask questions in advance, so start firing through your gardening questions and pictures of your garden or the projects you've been tackling over lockdown anytime you like!

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1696 days ago

Farmers feeling the heat

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Coronavirus restrictions are making a bad situation for farmers worse as the dry weather in Nelson stretches into April.

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1696 days ago

Keep calm and kind

Neighbourly.co.nz

Lockdown is a stressful and difficult time for many and showing kindness can go a long way in brightening someone’s day. Be Neighbourly and spread positivity, we all know there’s plenty of that on Neighbourly!

Need help or can you support someone in need? … View more
Lockdown is a stressful and difficult time for many and showing kindness can go a long way in brightening someone’s day. Be Neighbourly and spread positivity, we all know there’s plenty of that on Neighbourly!

Need help or can you support someone in need? Reach out to your Neighbours here now.
Reach out

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1697 days ago

Practice good health habits

Neighbourly.co.nz

● Wash your hands.
● Use cough and sneeze etiquette.
● Respect self-isolation.

These are only some of the ways that you can keep yourself and your Neighbours safe!

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