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1679 days ago

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1680 days ago

Eateries gear up to deliver

Samantha Gee Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Lots of Nelson food and hospitality businesses are busy preparing to offer pickup and delivery when alert level 4 restrictions lift next week. Do you want a break from cooking? Craving a certain dish from your local? Who will you be ordering from?

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1680 days ago

Disaster Fund to cover Nelson City Council rates freeze

Tim Newman Reporter from The Nelson Mail

The Nelson City Council discussed how they would make the zero per cent rates rise work on Thursday - with some of the costs having to be covered by the Disaster Recovery Fund.

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1680 days ago

Attract birds into your garden

The Team from Resene ColorShop Nelson

Create a simple hanging bird feeder from a few pieces of plywood and a terracotta pot and saucer.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1690 days ago

First snow on the ranges

Sally Kidson Reporter from The Nelson Mail

The first snow of the season on the Western Ranges has seen the arrival of colder temperatures. But there's also good news with the rain at Easter being enough to lift most water restrictions in the Tasman District. Have you seen the snow yet?

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1693 days ago

Lost cat

Sarah from Maitai

Hi everyone,

Our black cat (Ninja) has been missing from Pitt Street since Tuesday (7th April).

We would really appreciate if people could keep an eye out for him and maybe check in sheds/garages in case he has accidentally become trapped.

We are missing him so much 😪

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1684 days ago

Close up snaps

Michael from The Wood

Something a different to do in ya bubble at home - close up photos of things.

1680 days ago

Anzac Day 2020: Cut-out poppy for your Bubble

Neighbourly.co.nz

Anzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, … View moreAnzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, in our small bubbles, we shall not forget. That we can still say thank you for the sacrifices, we can still pay tribute to the bravery of so many.

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1681 days ago

Strange times call for unusual measures

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, don't you just love it when you find a way to make things work in tricky situations?

With lockdown looming in Nelson, first time buyers Elliott Moss-Pearson and Ben Seelen had an unusual request for their vendor: to let them move in before they'd paid for it. … View more
Hey neighbours, don't you just love it when you find a way to make things work in tricky situations?

With lockdown looming in Nelson, first time buyers Elliott Moss-Pearson and Ben Seelen had an unusual request for their vendor: to let them move in before they'd paid for it. Find out what happened and how they worked things out, here.

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1686 days ago

Dispensing of Prescription Medication

Trevor from Richmond

It will be helpful for you to know that when PHARMAC directed pharmacies to dispense just one months supply of meds on the usual three month prescription, they have also allowed an exception to this directive for...(1) anyone who has mobility problems. (2) anyone who lives rurally at some distance … View moreIt will be helpful for you to know that when PHARMAC directed pharmacies to dispense just one months supply of meds on the usual three month prescription, they have also allowed an exception to this directive for...(1) anyone who has mobility problems. (2) anyone who lives rurally at some distance from a pharmacy. (3) anyone with a compromised immune system. (4) the eldery. This means that you if you fall into any of these catagories you can ask your pharmacy for the full three months of meds, so that you only have to make one trip to the pharmacy instead of three trips. Stay safe everyone.

1683 days ago

First-home buyers - new or pre-loved?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a first-home buyer it pays to weigh up your options to see whether buying new or buying 'character' is best for you.

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1683 days ago

Dog Control

News Director Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Some dog owners say plans to have dogs on leashes in previously unrestricted areas, like the Grampians, are unfair. What do you think?

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1681 days ago

Can you shop for your garden in Level 3?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours and gardeners, here's what you can and can't do for your garden next week. Plus, always check with your local garden centres to see what they're doing too.

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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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1681 days ago

Hope you're well.

Richard Neighbourly Lead from Stoke

Hi all I'm hoping that you are well in this time in self isolation. It's Verry hard at the moment but let's hope we can been covid 19 and there are no more deaths or people getting sick.

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