Nelson South, Nelson

1661 days ago

Business is back on in Nelson this week

Tim Newman Reporter from The Nelson Mail

It won't quite be business as usual with Covid-19 safety precautions in place, but most shops and retailers will be opening their doors to customers again on Thursday.

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1661 days ago

Nelson Airport petition headed to Parliament

Tim Newman Reporter from The Nelson Mail

A petition to keep Air New Zealand's heavy maintenance engineering facility in Nelson was brought before Parliament on Wednesday.

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1661 days ago

LEVEL 2 - SALE

Rob's Furniture Warehouse

Hello Team Nelson!

We are open again!

So we'll celebrate with an opening LEVEL 2 SALE
Everything reduced as we need the cash!!

Look forward to seeing you in-store.… View more
Hello Team Nelson!

We are open again!

So we'll celebrate with an opening LEVEL 2 SALE
Everything reduced as we need the cash!!

Look forward to seeing you in-store.

We have been restocking the shop during level 4 and 3 and also have a heap of new giftware that arrived.

Rob and The Team

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1661 days ago

Lost

Judy from Stepneyville

Hi during lockdown I lost the backing off my car side mirror. Bright orange Prius. So a plastic moulded bright orange piece. Very hard to replace And no good to anyone else It was probably knocked off in a supermarket car park but don’t know which one. If anyone saw it be great thanks . Kindly … View moreHi during lockdown I lost the backing off my car side mirror. Bright orange Prius. So a plastic moulded bright orange piece. Very hard to replace And no good to anyone else It was probably knocked off in a supermarket car park but don’t know which one. If anyone saw it be great thanks . Kindly Judy

1661 days ago

Funding boost for foodbank

Samantha Gee Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Nelson's Community Foodbank has been four times busier since the country went into lockdown, spending more than $5000 a week on food to keep those in need fed when times are tough. A funding boost from Nelson Building Society has helped them to meet the increased demand.

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1661 days ago

Celebrating International Nurses Day.

Oceania Healthcare

To celebrate International Nurses Day, we've launched 'In Their Shoes' – a celebration of our dedicated and clinically skilled nurses who work at the forefront of New Zealand's aged care sector.

To mark the day, each of our Oceania frontline nurses will be gifted a bespoke… View more
To celebrate International Nurses Day, we've launched 'In Their Shoes' – a celebration of our dedicated and clinically skilled nurses who work at the forefront of New Zealand's aged care sector.

To mark the day, each of our Oceania frontline nurses will be gifted a bespoke pair of Allbirds, as a token of our respect for every step they take for New Zealand.
Learn more

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1661 days ago

We have our WINNERS! - Mother's Day Giveaway

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia Ora Neighbours,

Thank you so much for all your entries in our Mother's Day competition, it was awesome to see how you would be treating your mum on that special day or how you'd say thanks once we head to Alert Level 2 as a country this Thursday.

With that being said, we want … View more
Kia Ora Neighbours,

Thank you so much for all your entries in our Mother's Day competition, it was awesome to see how you would be treating your mum on that special day or how you'd say thanks once we head to Alert Level 2 as a country this Thursday.

With that being said, we want to say a massive congrats to Jessica from Woolston, Jesintha from Halswell, Natalie from Botany Downs, Angela from Rangiora and Maree from Titahi Bay! You're the winners of the SOS business vouchers worth $100! Check your email to see how you can claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone else who entered, we hope all the mums around the country had a fantastic Mother's Day!

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1662 days ago

Working at the 'sharp end' to keep the community safe

Samantha Gee Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Today is International Nurses Day and Victory Community Centre nurse Steph Anderson is grateful to have been on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic, helping to look after the wellbeing of those in her community.

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1662 days ago

Can't get to the newsstands for your favourite gardening mag?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

If you're having trouble getting your hands on your favourite gardening mag, don't forget you can now order our current May issue online. The price of $9.70 includes shipping.

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1666 days ago

Have you stockpiled recycling during lockdown?

Skara Bohny Reporter from The Nelson Mail

During lockdown levels 3 and 4, anything put out in recycling bins went straight to landfill because the sorting facility had to shut down. Despite that, volumes collected in yellow bins actually increased. Did you stockpile or keep using your bin? Did you know it was all going into the landfill?

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1663 days ago

Vinyl LPs wanted

Grant from Toi Toi - Washington Valley

My tiny part-time Nelson record store Family Jewels Records was hit pretty hard by COVID lockdown. We really need more second hand LPs to keep going. If anyone has a record collection to sell, or has a mate who does, please contact me on 022 362 0304. Many thanks ...Grant S

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1664 days ago

*Win* Happy Mother's Day Neighbours

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Competition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!

All you've got to do is tell … View more
Competition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!

All you've got to do is tell us how you're celebrating your Mum - or a special woman in your life - with the constraints of lockdown (or how you'd like to share the love once we're in Level 2).

Comment below to enter, hurry though, entries close tonight 11.59pm Sunday 10th May 2020.
T&Cs apply.

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1663 days ago

Join Healthy For Life this Saturday!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

It's not too late to be healthy for life!

Join Bernice Mene this Saturday at 9am on TVNZ 1 for a new exercise programme designed for over 65 year olds to work on their strength and balance.

All done from the comfort of your bubble, this show provides great tips for staying safe in the … View more
It's not too late to be healthy for life!

Join Bernice Mene this Saturday at 9am on TVNZ 1 for a new exercise programme designed for over 65 year olds to work on their strength and balance.

All done from the comfort of your bubble, this show provides great tips for staying safe in the home, keeping your brain active, how to keep up your social links and friendships and advice about healthy eating and sleep during this time.

Healthy For Life is available on TVNZ OnDemand, or screens this Saturday at 9AM on TVNZ 1.

Find out more at Live Stronger for Longer.
Find out more

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1663 days ago

Experience the colours of Aotearoa

The Team from Resene ColorShop Nelson

Resene is proud to be supporting the 17th annual NZ Art Show - this year with a twist! More than 150 emerging contemporary artists are set to inspire any art collector in this dynamic virtual exhibition.

This new initiative is the brainchild of the show as it embraces the opportunity to continue … View more
Resene is proud to be supporting the 17th annual NZ Art Show - this year with a twist! More than 150 emerging contemporary artists are set to inspire any art collector in this dynamic virtual exhibition.

This new initiative is the brainchild of the show as it embraces the opportunity to continue to support some of NZ’s hottest new artists on the art scene despite the limitations of Covid-19 lockdown.

All artists have been selected by a panel of experts, promising quality and talent deserved of any collection. Art lovers can be assured that they can purchase with confidence, liaising directly with the artists.

Visitors can explore new artworks by some of the show’s favourite and most successful artists including Jane Blackmore, Runa + Holly, Tanya Blong, Joel Hart and Nikki Corbishley while discovering the hottest and newest artists on the NZ Arts scene. Glass works by the talented Richard Landers (a crowd favourite at last year’s show) also feature, alongside contemporary photographic works, exquisite and traditional watercolours, gorgeous florals, and artworks that provoke thought and conversation.

Go to artshow.co.nz where you can browse and purchase hundreds of original artworks all from the comfort of your own home from May 1st. Show your support and help keep the arts alive and active in NZ!

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1672 days ago

Vegetable & Herb Seedlings plants $2.50

Cheryl from Richmond

We have a selection of 6 cell plants at $2.50 each, which have been Grown with 100% Organic certified medium and no sprays. Herbs are single pots.
Plants situated outside our home with honesty box. (No contact).
Swede, iceberg lettuce, beetroot, Brussels's sprout, coriander & basil. … View more
We have a selection of 6 cell plants at $2.50 each, which have been Grown with 100% Organic certified medium and no sprays. Herbs are single pots.
Plants situated outside our home with honesty box. (No contact).
Swede, iceberg lettuce, beetroot, Brussels's sprout, coriander & basil. (Plants can change daily).
Micro Greens in a small tub will be ready in 3/4 wks, price $4, so we grow enough please phone 027 396 1505 or message us.
Pls leave note in honesty box (post box)for plant requests and please could you bring back seed trays and pots if you do not need, to keep cost down.
Big thank you to all our neighbours who have returned pots and stay safe.

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