Picton - Waikawa, Picton

1321 days ago

The winners are...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora neighbours,

Just a quick update from us - the Neighbourly team have cleared out the prize drawer and we've got five $100 Prezzy® Cards to give away. Check out if you're one of the winners below and if you recognise any of your neighbours, be sure to let them know!

- Kirsten… View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Just a quick update from us - the Neighbourly team have cleared out the prize drawer and we've got five $100 Prezzy® Cards to give away. Check out if you're one of the winners below and if you recognise any of your neighbours, be sure to let them know!

- Kirsten Williams from Strowan
- Hameed Mohammed from Royal Oak
- Helen Garwood from Kimbolton
- Alannah Schlaadt from Rangiora
- Tamati Read from Tāupo

Claim your prize by getting in touch with us at helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz and your share of $500 will be coming your way.

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1323 days ago

Is that a teahouse on Stewart Island?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Why yes it is, and it's also a man cave, a shed, and a builder/engineer's retirement project. Little wonder Allan Jones' quirky build is a runner-up in the 2021 Resene Shed of the Year competition run by NZ Gardener.

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1323 days ago

Resene Upcyling Awards - don't forget!

Resene

Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!

Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View more
Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!

Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Get Upcycling now

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1324 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1327 days ago

Do you think there needs to be a clamp-down on driver's who use their mobile phones while driving?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Under the Land Transport Rule, it's illegal for driver's to use their hand-held mobile device to make, receive or terminate a telephone call; create, send or read a text message or email; create, send or view a video message or communicate in a similar or any other way.
Penalties are an … View more
Under the Land Transport Rule, it's illegal for driver's to use their hand-held mobile device to make, receive or terminate a telephone call; create, send or read a text message or email; create, send or view a video message or communicate in a similar or any other way.
Penalties are an $80 fine and 20 demerit points.
Drivers can use a mobile phone to make a call while driving only if it is an emergency situation and unsafe or impracticable to stop the vehicle to make the call.
Have you had any close-calls as a result of driver's using their mobile phones?
Please type NFP if you don't want your comments used in an article in your local newspaper.

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1325 days ago

Pinex Ceiling Tiles - looking to buy.

Alison from Blenheim

Looking for 12 Pinex ceiling tiles 600mm x 300mm

1325 days ago

Independence with support you can count on

Serviced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.

Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with … View more
Serviced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.

Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with certainty about your living expenses.
Learn more

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1326 days ago

Why not make a birdbath out of your rhubarb leaf?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yes you can! NZ Gardener's DIY guru Jacob Leaf shows you how.

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1326 days ago

Feel good opportunity

Lisa from Blenheim

How would you like to know that you helped a family to have a better quality of life? All it takes is $1 or $2 from many to give the Wheeler's time to spend outdoors together.
When you see Lisa in town you will know you helped along the way. That's a feel good moment worth a few … View more
How would you like to know that you helped a family to have a better quality of life? All it takes is $1 or $2 from many to give the Wheeler's time to spend outdoors together.
When you see Lisa in town you will know you helped along the way. That's a feel good moment worth a few dollars.
givealittle.co.nz...

1327 days ago

Here's Your Opportunity For A Piece Of The Good Life

Trina Nichols from

Located 5 minutes from Picton, the gate way to the Marlborough Sounds, and 10 minutes from Blenheim, the heart of sauvignon blanc country, is this hidden gem of country living.
Our vendors have loved their piece of the good life for the past 22 years but now it's time for them to downsize.
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Located 5 minutes from Picton, the gate way to the Marlborough Sounds, and 10 minutes from Blenheim, the heart of sauvignon blanc country, is this hidden gem of country living.
Our vendors have loved their piece of the good life for the past 22 years but now it's time for them to downsize.
This property boasts 9088m² of lush flat land, fully fenced for stock, with a shearing shed and sheep pens.

The permanent material home has been well maintained and updated over the years.

There's plenty of room for the kids or visitors with four double bedrooms, an office and huge open plan living area.

If golf is your thing take a stroll to Picton Golf Club at Koromiko and work on your par.

Don't delay, call Trina today to arrange a private viewing.

1334 days ago

The Wither Hills tracks are open again!

Reporter Marlborough Express

Parks and Open Spaces advised that all the Wither Hills Farm Park tracks would reopen today, just in time for the long weekend!
Who will be happy to get to the top tracks again?

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1328 days ago

What does the opening of the Trans-Tasman bubble mean to you?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble, allowing quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand, will commence on April 19. Do you have family in Australia that you are anxious to see? Will you be planning a trip in the near future, or expect a … View morePrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble, allowing quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand, will commence on April 19. Do you have family in Australia that you are anxious to see? Will you be planning a trip in the near future, or expect a visit from someone in Australia? What do you think of the news?
Please type NFP if you don't want your comments used in an article in your local newspaper.

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1328 days ago
1328 days ago

Our monthly newsletter, Hapori, is out now for April! 📝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This issue includes news from our members across the country, safety tips + advice, updates from our partners and more.

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1334 days ago

What do you think of the new speed limits?

Reporter Marlborough Express

New speed limits came into effect today, with some dramatic reductions. How will this impact your journeys?
See the attached list for the changes.

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