Nelson Airport, Nelson

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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1569 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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1570 days ago

Artificial intelligence capability boosted in Nelson

Katy Jones Reporter from The Nelson Mail

It is hoped a new partnership will put Nelson on the map as place to study and advance artificial intelligence technology .
Nelson Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAI) is re-locating to the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology's campus, in a move the organisations say will bolster … View more
It is hoped a new partnership will put Nelson on the map as place to study and advance artificial intelligence technology .
Nelson Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAI) is re-locating to the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology's campus, in a move the organisations say will bolster opportunities to train in and develop the technology.

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1570 days ago

Glass House Wanted

Sally from Nelson South

Glass house wanted or glass house frame wanted, any size or anything similar consider, free or cheap. 027 408 5793

1570 days ago

Fresh look for the hallway

nick walter from ADDO Painting

We just finished this interior in Stoke with modern grays and white trim replacing tired cream coloured walls ,ceilings and trim in this hallway

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1571 days ago

Do you have a chest freezer?

Aaron from Stoke

Do you have a chest freezer you no longer want? Free is awesome, but willing to pay some. After a fairly large one of possible.

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1571 days ago

Mon Tricot

Stephanie from Richmond

Does anyone have any "Mon Tricot Stitch Dictionary" books for knitting and crochet that they would be willing to sell me. It's a soft cover book that has been around for years. I have found some on Amazon but they won't ship to NZ.

1571 days ago

Unincorporated Brook Valley group supports lawyer's election bid

Skara Bohny Reporter from The Nelson Mail

The Brook Valley Community Group Incorporated was a legal entity owing $70,000 in court costs, which no longer exists after the Nelson City Council applied to liquidate it to recover its roughly $37,000 share of the debt. The Brook Valley Community Group Unincorporated is a "totally different … View moreThe Brook Valley Community Group Incorporated was a legal entity owing $70,000 in court costs, which no longer exists after the Nelson City Council applied to liquidate it to recover its roughly $37,000 share of the debt. The Brook Valley Community Group Unincorporated is a "totally different entity", and it's supporting the former group's lawyer, Sue Grey, in the election.

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1577 days ago

Vinyl Records

Rik from Upper Moutere

Hi Neighbours,
Does anyone have any LP vinyl records and 45’s collecting dust in the attic or garage that they want to sell? Looking to add to my collection, cash paid for all genres except classical and country but interested in anything else. thanks in advance 😎

1572 days ago

School jobs and programmes still under threat despite cash boost

Katy Jones Reporter from The Nelson Mail

A $20m buffer for international student losses doesn't rule out threat of school jobs and programmes being cut. Principals are calling on the Government to decide how international students can return to the regions safely in 2021.

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1572 days ago

Glass House Wanted

Sally from Nelson South

Glass house wanted or glass house frame wanted, any size or anything similar consider, free or cheap. 027 408 5793

1572 days ago

Documentary on racing legend Ken Smith making a pit stop in Nelson

Tim Newman Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Ken Smith has been racing cars competitively for the past 62 years, after making his start as a 16-year-old in 1958. On Saturday at the Suter Theatre, a new documentary film about Smith's career and influence on the NZ motor racing scene will make its Nelson premier.

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1572 days ago

Dog walking services - add some excitement to your dog's day

EJ from Tahunanui

Hi there! My name is EJ and I love dogs of all shapes and sizes, from Jack Russel to Great Dane! I'm offering dog walking services for $20 for an hour's walk, or $15 if you want to set up regular walks (at least twice a week).

I'll take your dog to the park or beach, give them … View more
Hi there! My name is EJ and I love dogs of all shapes and sizes, from Jack Russel to Great Dane! I'm offering dog walking services for $20 for an hour's walk, or $15 if you want to set up regular walks (at least twice a week).

I'll take your dog to the park or beach, give them plenty of exercise (off-lead as long as they have good recall), play fetch or tug with them if that's what they're into, and generally make a big fuss of them. We can also practise commands if they're learning. They'll get exercise, attention, mental stimulation, and the chance to socialise with other dogs (though if you want to organise solo walks, we can discuss that option).

If you're dog's stuck at home while you're at work, or you've just got too much going on to give them all the exercise they need, message me and let's treat your dog to a day out.

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1572 days ago

Are you involved in your local community garden?

Amy Ridout Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Community gardens are a great way to meet your neighbours and get involved in your community - and of course for growing food.

Do you pitch in in your nearest garden, or can you think of a space that has potential to become a community space?

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1572 days ago

Food Secure Communities Grant funding (closes 2/8/2020)

Suzi from Atawhai

www.msd.govt.nz... What is the Food Secure Communities Grant Funding

The Food Secure Communities Grant Funding is for communities to work together to develop and implement a Food Secure Communities plan to create long-term, sustainable food security in their community. Where plans are already… View more
www.msd.govt.nz... What is the Food Secure Communities Grant Funding

The Food Secure Communities Grant Funding is for communities to work together to develop and implement a Food Secure Communities plan to create long-term, sustainable food security in their community. Where plans are already underway, funding can enhance existing efforts.

Plans are expected to influence how the second year of Community Food Response Grant Funding is spent, as organisations consider how they contribute to creating a food secure community.
This will mean that communities are better positioned to manage future shocks to food security when Community Food Response Grant funding comes to an end.
Total funding available

$1 million over two years from September 2020 – June 2022.
We expect to fund around 50 initiatives with grants that will average $10,000 per annum and total $20,000 over two years.
What is involved in a Food Secure Communities plan?

You may wish to:

Co-design what food security looks like in your community
Map your food security assets and consider your gaps
Consider how the principles of Te Ao Māori are incorporated in your food secure community plan
Consider what services that enhance the mana and food sovereignty of those utilising the services looks like
Establish a collective impact initiative.
Consider how governance and management of your organisations reflects the makeup of your community

In developing your food secure community plan, this may include:

People, families and whānau in your community who are vulnerable to food insecurity. (Beneficiaries and those with low or substantially reduced incomes, those who are homeless or in social or rental housing, including Māori, Pacific, women parenting alone and disabled people are most vulnerable to food insecurity).
Relevant foodbanks and community food services in your area, and other organisations who are supporting people, families and whānau who are vulnerable to food insecurity
Iwi, Hapū and local marae
Local councils
Food in schools programmes
Food rescue
Community food social and cooperative enterprises
Local food producers, businesses and markets, community gardens, maara kai, pataka kai and other community food ‘assets’.

MSD staff will provide support, as will Kore Hiakai Zero Hunger Collective.
Who can apply?

We are seeking individual or joint applications from organisations that are:

Registered as a Charitable Trust, Incorporated Society or other not for profit legal entity.
Able to articulate how their governance and management structures are reflective of the makeup of the communities in which they operate.
Able to demonstrate that the initiative will lead to outcomes that benefit people, families and whānau who are vulnerable to food insecurity.
Able to demonstrate strong and ongoing connections to groups in their community that are vulnerable to food insecurity.
Able to demonstrate how they are or will be actively working together with others to build a food secure community.
Able to demonstrate how they will go about developing and implementing a food secure communities plan.

Eligible costs There is flexibility around what funding can be spent on, but we expect in general it will most likely be used to lead this initiative.
Expected outcomes

The expected outcomes will vary by community, but in general will be along these lines:

Communities are food secure, and enhance the mana and food sovereignty of people, families and whānau.
People, families and whānau have access to affordable, nutritious, sustainable food that meets their cultural and dietary needs.

Reporting requirements

Your Food Secure Community Plan is due to us on 10 April 2021.

This will then contribute to discussions with organisations receiving Community Food Response Grant Funding on any changes they wish to make to contribute to creating a food secure community.

A final report will be due in July 2022.

Reporting includes:

Your communities shared vision for a Food Secure Community, including your common understanding of the problem and agreed approach to solving it.
Measuring your communities progress towards achieving your shared vision
Who you are working together with, and your joint plan to achieve your communities vision
How you are working together. e.g. convening, coordination and communication.
Your highlights, results, learnings and achievements.

Your questions

If you have any questions, please email them to foodsecure@msd.govt.nz.
We will also regularly update our FAQs page with your commonly asked questions.
How can applications be made?

Applications will open on 29 May 2020 and close on 2 August 2020 at 11.59pm. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by early September 2020.Download the application form here and submit to foodsecure@msd.govt.nz

1572 days ago

Review of Greenmeadows processes not started yet

Skara Bohny Reporter from The Nelson Mail

It's been over a year since the council promised a full review of the disastrous Greenmeadows construction project, which was delayed by over a year by serious construction defects, but the review hasn't started yet thanks to ongoing "legal processes". What do you want the … View moreIt's been over a year since the council promised a full review of the disastrous Greenmeadows construction project, which was delayed by over a year by serious construction defects, but the review hasn't started yet thanks to ongoing "legal processes". What do you want the review to look into, when it finally happens?

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