The Wood, Nelson

1208 days ago

What sparks your head to pound or brings on a dull ache?

Carly Gooch Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Headaches aren't uncommon, and most of us know someone who gets them regularly. Some can be brought on by lack of water, or not getting that caffeine hit in the morning, while others can be more serious. Do you get headaches? Would you consider going to a headache specialist to treat the … View moreHeadaches aren't uncommon, and most of us know someone who gets them regularly. Some can be brought on by lack of water, or not getting that caffeine hit in the morning, while others can be more serious. Do you get headaches? Would you consider going to a headache specialist to treat the cause?

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1208 days ago

Take a stand

The Team from Resene ColorShop Nelson

Create a pastel-hued cake stand painted in your favourite Resene pastel testpots and use it to create an enticing display of Easter treats or home-baked delicacies. This Easter-themed, tiered pedestal cake stand is so easy to make, and you'll use it over and over again, whether it’s for a … View moreCreate a pastel-hued cake stand painted in your favourite Resene pastel testpots and use it to create an enticing display of Easter treats or home-baked delicacies. This Easter-themed, tiered pedestal cake stand is so easy to make, and you'll use it over and over again, whether it’s for a party, afternoon tea or just a cute way to display your home baking. Find out how to create your own.

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1208 days ago

Kiwis are being stung by high power bills.

Flick

⚡ Weather and supply has been the scapegoat for the price hikes, but the truth is that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken - denying Kiwis access to fair pricing. 👎🏽 Over 100,000 NZ households are currently living in energy hardship, and if things continue, more families will be … View more⚡ Weather and supply has been the scapegoat for the price hikes, but the truth is that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken - denying Kiwis access to fair pricing. 👎🏽 Over 100,000 NZ households are currently living in energy hardship, and if things continue, more families will be at risk.

Kiwis deserve better, which is why we’re fighting for power affordability for all of us. But we can’t do it alone.

Join us in the Revolt to bring power prices down, by signing the petition to demand that the Government reforms NZ’s broken electricity market. #Powergate ✊🏾 ✊🏿 ✊🏼 ✊🏽

Sign and share the petition at jointherevolt.co.nz
Find out more

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1209 days ago

Any short term rental out there. One room secure

Deb from Richmond

Close to transport preferred. For middle age lady on holiday .

1209 days ago

Poll: Have you got a side hustle?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you making a bit of cash from your hobby, offering a service on the side, selling things on social media or doing a few paid hours in the community? If you’re supplementing your main income or superannuation, you’re running a side hustle! Maybe you’re baking cupcakes, a part-time retired … View moreAre you making a bit of cash from your hobby, offering a service on the side, selling things on social media or doing a few paid hours in the community? If you’re supplementing your main income or superannuation, you’re running a side hustle! Maybe you’re baking cupcakes, a part-time retired handyman or selling hand-knitted scarves - we’re curious. Let us know if you have a side hustle in our poll below!

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Have you got a side hustle?
  • 22.4% Yes I do - it’s up and running
    22.4% Complete
  • 11.2% I’m just getting one started
    11.2% Complete
  • 59.2% No I don’t
    59.2% Complete
  • 7.2% I don’t understand what a side hustle is
    7.2% Complete
1103 votes
1209 days ago

Cleaner required for Tahunanui holiday home.

Clare from Tahunanui

Looking for recommendations for a cleaning company or experienced cleaner to clean a 3 bedroom holiday home between guests.

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1209 days ago

King single bed, mattress, base and headboard

Sue from Richmond

Good condition king single bed, includes, base, mattress and headboard. There is two good sized drawers in the base. The bed is in storage ar Summerset Retirement village in Stoke. Wanting $200 or near offer. Call 021 1761540 for more info.

Negotiable

1209 days ago
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1212 days ago

Save the Maitai

Tony from Maitai

Come and say No to
Infrastructure Acceleration Fund for Kaka/Maitahi
and support the Save the Maitai speaker
at NCC meeting this Thursday 12th August 2021
What’s happening now?
On Thursday council will decide whether to support the developer’s application to the government’s Infrastructure … View more
Come and say No to
Infrastructure Acceleration Fund for Kaka/Maitahi
and support the Save the Maitai speaker
at NCC meeting this Thursday 12th August 2021
What’s happening now?
On Thursday council will decide whether to support the developer’s application to the government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund for the Maitai /Maitahi /Mahitahi /Kaka Valley subdivision. The report will be presented to councillors and Save the Maitai will be speaking to this at the public forum.
Please come along to the Council Chamber to support the speakers and remind councillors that we don’t want urbanisation in the Maitai. Bring a big sign!!! You may like to stay longer at the meeting to hear Council’s consideration of the application.
The agenda was released Monday 9th August and can be read here: meetings.nelson.govt.nz... or here meetings.nelson.govt.nz.... The application is on page 123.
TAKE ACTION!!!

Before Thursday write to your councillors telling them what you think. You can reach them all by email at: councillors@ncc.govt.nz
Meet outside the council offices on Trafalgar St, by 9.15am on Thursday.

The Save the Maitai speaking time is 9.35 to 9.45 am. If there is not enough room inside the council chamber, they have arranged the overflow room and the foyer.

1209 days ago

Treat yourself or a father figure this Fathers Day.

Mags4Gifts

Purchase a local newspaper subscription in time for Fathers Day and receive a Lone Star rib pack valued at $59.

Hurry offer is for a limited time only. Terms and Conditions apply.
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1217 days ago

Book Fair Saturday 14th August

Richmond Church of Christ from Richmond

Hi we are still seeking donations of suitable books, DVD's complete puzzles etc
We can pick up or you can leave in collection box by church front door
txt 027 618 0547 for pick up

Book Fair 9-4pm Saturday 14th August
Richmond Church of Christ 59 Croucher ST (Cnr Croucher Darcy Streets

Book fair A5 PDF.pdf Download View

1210 days ago

REPAIR CAFE COMING UP - AUGUST 21ST at ReStore

Cally Stockdale from Nelson Tasman Climate Forum

The Climate Forum is putting on another Repair Cafe at ReStore, 166 Tahunanui Drive, 10am - 1pm.

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1210 days ago

NEXT CLIMATE FORUM HUI - SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST

Cally Stockdale from Nelson Tasman Climate Forum

Our August Hui will be held at NMIT, in A Block at the Mahi Tahi CoLab., entrance from Hardy Street.
Saturday August 29th 9.00am - 12.30pm

REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL FOR COVID COMPLIANCE AND CATERING.

FREE REGISTRATION AT: events.humanitix.com...

Items include: Celebrations of Success, Youth Spot,… View more
Our August Hui will be held at NMIT, in A Block at the Mahi Tahi CoLab., entrance from Hardy Street.
Saturday August 29th 9.00am - 12.30pm

REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL FOR COVID COMPLIANCE AND CATERING.

FREE REGISTRATION AT: events.humanitix.com...

Items include: Celebrations of Success, Youth Spot, Art Spot,
Measuring Your Carbon Footprint with Lindsey Wood and
Forumlate a Household Climate Action Plan

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1210 days ago

Battle for the Banded Rail

Cally Stockdale from Nelson Tasman Climate Forum

Battle for the Banded Rail has a planting day this Sunday 9am - 1pm on Rabbit Island’s South coast.

Please park at 98 Ken Beck Drive, on the right, just over the Rough Island to Rabbit Island bridge, then follow the orange cones around the coast. Please note, THE VENUE FOR THIS HAS CHANGED … View more
Battle for the Banded Rail has a planting day this Sunday 9am - 1pm on Rabbit Island’s South coast.

Please park at 98 Ken Beck Drive, on the right, just over the Rough Island to Rabbit Island bridge, then follow the orange cones around the coast. Please note, THE VENUE FOR THIS HAS CHANGED – was previously advertised as Hunter Brown Reserve.

Bring gardening gloves, sturdy shoes/boots, a narrow-bladed spade if you have one, and drinking water. Morning tea will be provided. All volunteers are welcome and there are jobs other than digging.

We’ll go ahead unless it’s raining hard or stormy. If you don’t get an email by 8:00 on Sunday morning, we’re already there setting up 😊.

THE FOLLOWING planting day is Sunday 22nd of August at Reservoir Creek, through the underpass from the Richmond Aquatic Centre.

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1210 days ago

🎥Free outdoor movie night: COCO💀💗

Maree Dunlop from Top of the South Neighbourhood Support

Top of the South Neighbourhood Support is proud be involved in a September outdoor movie night at Washbourn Gardens, Richmond. We will be giving a quick presentation about our current initiatives, and collecting donations to go towards future projects. Join us if you would like to support TSNS, … View moreTop of the South Neighbourhood Support is proud be involved in a September outdoor movie night at Washbourn Gardens, Richmond. We will be giving a quick presentation about our current initiatives, and collecting donations to go towards future projects. Join us if you would like to support TSNS, while watching Coco and enjoying the best tacos in town!
A big thank you to Tasman District Council for their efforts and support in helping us build connected communities in the Waimea region 🥰

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