Port Nelson, Nelson

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

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.

2107 days ago

Special offer for Neighbourly members with Insight Vacations

Insight vacations

Is Europe on your bucket list this year?

The team at Insight Vacations are pleased to make your 2019 adventures even more memorable with $100 off selected Europe journeys, exclusive to Neighbourly followers.

Travelling with Insight Vacations means you’ll always get to travel and stay in … View more
Is Europe on your bucket list this year?

The team at Insight Vacations are pleased to make your 2019 adventures even more memorable with $100 off selected Europe journeys, exclusive to Neighbourly followers.

Travelling with Insight Vacations means you’ll always get to travel and stay in style, enjoy small group camaraderie, and be immersed in the heart and soul of a destination and its people - like enjoying a Dine-at-Home experience with Nonna, in Alberobello, Italy.

Mention this ad to get $100 off select Europe trips.

Contact us on 0800 568 769 and visit our website to explore trips.
Find out more!

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2107 days ago

The wood fire . 8/2/2019

Michael from The Wood

Fire in the wood

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2107 days ago

Pigeon Valley and Nelson city fires: Updated public health advice

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

The greatest risk is to those in the path of the fire, who must follow the directions of emergency service representatives for their immediate safety.

For those closest to the fire, smoke from the fire may irritate the eyes, nose, throat and airways. These symptoms should quickly pass after you … View more
The greatest risk is to those in the path of the fire, who must follow the directions of emergency service representatives for their immediate safety.

For those closest to the fire, smoke from the fire may irritate the eyes, nose, throat and airways. These symptoms should quickly pass after you remove yourself from the smoke, with no long-term consequences.

Advice for people with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or other lung disease are at greatest risk from smoke inhalation. People with angina or other heart disease might also be at greater risk.

People with these conditions should avoid exposure to smoke if possible. If you have any of these conditions and you are being exposed to smoke you should:

* remain indoors
* close all the windows and doors
* turn off ventilation, air conditioning and heating systems that draw in air from outside until the plume has dispersed or moved away, and you can no longer smell smoke.

Most heat pumps will not bring air in from outside when in cooling mode. Check the user manual for more details. Heat pumps and ventilation systems with a HEPA filter can be left on, as the filter will remove most smoke particles.

If you start to develop symptoms, use the medicines prescribed to you by your doctor.

If your symptoms worsen and do not respond to their usual measures, call your General Practice or Healthline 0800 611 116. If you experience breathlessness or chest pain, call 111.

Advice for everyone

In healthy people, most symptoms will disappear soon after the exposure to smoke has ended, without any long-term consequences.

People should avoid exercising outdoors while smoke is present.

Dust masks available from hardware stores will only screen out the largest smoke particles, so are unlikely to provide much protection.

If you are on a roof water supply and a lot of ash is falling on your roof, it might be best to disconnect the pipe to the tank, and only reconnect it after the next heavy rain (discarding the ‘first flush’), to avoid getting ash in your water supply.

Please follow the instructions of the emergency service representatives, and keep up to date via the Nelson Tasman Civil Defence website and Facebook pages (links below). Turn on a radio and keep it tuned to news of the fire, or keep a news live feed open on your computer.

Please look out for your neighbours, especially the elderly, those in ill-health, and those who live alone.

If you can, get a break away from the smoke by relocating to an area unaffected by the smoke plume.

Stress and anxiety
Anxiety is very common during an emergency event such as an uncontrolled fire. This is a normal response to a very stressful situation. Talking to people and helping others can be both therapeutic and useful.

If you need further support for yourself or for others, call your general practice or Healthline on 0800 611 116.

Anyone who has immediate concerns for their safety should call 111.

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2107 days ago

Iron needed

Philippa from Richmond

Thanks to all who have offered iron for our community project I'm hoping to respond by the end of the weekend.

2108 days ago

FREE STORAGE: For Tasman fire evacuees in February

Harry from Stoke

FREE 20' Container Storage, vehicle parking and boat storage available with us, STORAGE NELSON Ltd, www.storagenelson.co.nz... during February, for anyone affected by the devastating fires in Tasman this month. Our container and vehicle storage yards are located in Stoke, near Nelson Airport.
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FREE 20' Container Storage, vehicle parking and boat storage available with us, STORAGE NELSON Ltd, www.storagenelson.co.nz... during February, for anyone affected by the devastating fires in Tasman this month. Our container and vehicle storage yards are located in Stoke, near Nelson Airport.

Contact us on 027 407 2074, or

storagenelsonnz@gmail.com

Please share this with anyone you know living in an area at risk, so that we can do our bit to help.

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2120 days ago

shower or bath lining second use or even broken

Tony from Richmond

Looking to create a temporary shower over my old bath wile renovating the bathroom shower. Looking for old second or even damage bath or shower lining any color. Many thanks in advance

2108 days ago

sunset wakefeild 7/2/2019

Michael from The Wood

Sunset - wakefeild 7/2/2019

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2108 days ago

Nelson Fire pics. 7/2/2019

Michael from The Wood

Nelson fire pics 7/2/2019

2108 days ago

reloading fire bucket . 6/2/2019

Michael from The Wood

Fire Bucket been re filled at Fill site for Nelson Fire . 6/2/2019

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2108 days ago

Pigeon Valley forest fires: Updated public health advice

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

The Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service has issued updated health advice for people exposed to the smoke plume arising from the Pigeon Valley forest fires in the Tasman district. People with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or other lung disease are at greatest risk from smoke inhalation. People … View moreThe Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service has issued updated health advice for people exposed to the smoke plume arising from the Pigeon Valley forest fires in the Tasman district. People with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or other lung disease are at greatest risk from smoke inhalation. People with angina or other heart disease might also be at greater risk. Please read the health advice online here:

2108 days ago

Kitchen for sale

Val from Maitai

We are installing a new kitchen begining of April, the old one including double oven & fridge breakfast bar is for sale. We will be dismantling but would require pickup. Offers. To view please ring Val 02102728582

Negotiable

2110 days ago

The sun under fire ash cloud - Nelson 5/2/2019

Michael from The Wood

The sun under fire ash cloud this afternoon/Evening 5/2/2019

2109 days ago

Nelson Tasman Civil Defence and Emergency Management Updates

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Civil Defence is about the resilience of our communities. They assist families and businesses to be ready when disaster strikes. They make plans, so they are ready to respond to emergencies, lead the response to emergency events, and coordinate recovery afterwards.

With a few fires occurring in … View more
Civil Defence is about the resilience of our communities. They assist families and businesses to be ready when disaster strikes. They make plans, so they are ready to respond to emergencies, lead the response to emergency events, and coordinate recovery afterwards.

With a few fires occurring in the Nelson Tasman neighbourhood this summer, make sure you keep up with the latest news updates in your area.

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2110 days ago

Fire.

Barbara anne from Tahunanui

Does anybody know how the bad fire started?

2109 days ago

Pigeon Valley forest fires: Public health advice

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

The Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service has issued health advice for people exposed to the smoke plume arising from the Pigeon Valley forest fires in the Tasman district. Please read this online here:

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