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Win a brand new home!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

1797 days ago

Report anything or find advice online...

New Zealand Police

...and get back to summer.

This summer you can report anything or find advice online and it’s quick and easy to do.

Simply go to 105.police.govt.nz and get back to camping.
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1797 days ago

The NZ House & Garden House Tours are selling fast - don’t miss out!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to beautiful Blenheim for two days of tours! Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite Blenheim homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

For the last eleven… View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to beautiful Blenheim for two days of tours! Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite Blenheim homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to Blenheim as one of our 5 locations. Book Friday 13 March 2020 into your calendar and secure your tickets now for an inspiring day out exploring your backyard. Head to our website for more information.
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1800 days ago

Poll: What is your favourite summer activity in Marlborough?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

The summer months have well and truly hit Marlborough. We've got long days and a bit more time on our hands. How do you like to spend summer in Marlborough?

*Photo courtesy of Bruno Cyrillo.

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What is your favourite summer activity in Marlborough?
  • 14% Swimming at the beach
    14% Complete
  • 6% Biking
    6% Complete
  • 2% Camping
    2% Complete
  • 26% BBQ's with friends and family
    26% Complete
  • 24% Reading a good book
    24% Complete
  • 2% Visiting local wineries
    2% Complete
  • 14% Boating
    14% Complete
  • 12% Other- add detail in the comments
    12% Complete
50 votes
1798 days ago

Keep safe this summer!

Ministry for Primary Industries

The summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple C’s – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill… View moreThe summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple C’s – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill this summer. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, so remember these easy steps while cooking.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for more details.
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1798 days ago

Be in to win The Editors' Escape

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Let us know here would you escape with the Editors' Escape via this link and be in to win 1 of 5 double passes to NZ House & Garden House Tours.

Competition closes 15th January 2020.
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1799 days ago

WIN with your summer photography!

Canon NZ

There are six prizes up for grabs for this year's Canon Amateur Photo Awards. Get snapping, and you could WIN! Find out more

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1800 days ago

Be in to win with The Editors Escape’ & NZ House & Garden House Tours!

NZ House & Garden Tours

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this … View moreIf you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

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1800 days ago

Macrocarpa table

John from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Macrocarpa slab table top roughly 950mm dia x 150mm thick phone 5727199

Price: $70

1802 days ago

Merry Christmas

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Merry Christmas from the Volunteer Marlborough team. We hope you all have a happy and relaxed day

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1802 days ago

Wishing you a very merry Christmas! 🌟

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Team wishes you a very merry Christmas! 🎄 Enjoy your day and all those around you. Holidays can be a lonely time so if you can, check on your neighbours this festive season!🌟

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1807 days ago

How to help prevent Christmas burglaries

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours!

A number of burglaries from commercial and resident properties were recorded in the past week - a reminder to everyone to lock their doors and make sure that if they're going away not to advertise it for others to find out.

Marlborough community Constable Russ Smith said … View more
Hi neighbours!

A number of burglaries from commercial and resident properties were recorded in the past week - a reminder to everyone to lock their doors and make sure that if they're going away not to advertise it for others to find out.

Marlborough community Constable Russ Smith said during this time of year, there tends to be an increase of criminal activity around theft, particularly around residential properties where thieves may suspect, or think, there is an opportunity to obtain items of more value.

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1803 days ago

Travel trips not ready to take off yet

Sally Kidson Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Saturday Express published a story on December 21 announcing we had launched a search for people to become travel writers for us and win a trip overseas by entering via Neighbourly. But the paper was too quick off the mark. This competition has not officially launched yet and there is no live … View moreThe Saturday Express published a story on December 21 announcing we had launched a search for people to become travel writers for us and win a trip overseas by entering via Neighbourly. But the paper was too quick off the mark. This competition has not officially launched yet and there is no live competition entry on Neighbourly. We are sorry for this mistake. Thank you to all who wanted to take part.

1803 days ago

Give the gift of giving this Christmas & be in to WIN!

NZ House & Garden Tours

Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞

We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!

View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the … View more
Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞

We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!

View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the envy of all tour-goers by spending two nights.

To be in the draw all you need to do is enter the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ raffle below. Give to an important cause this Christmas and be in to win! 💕

Find out more and enter here.

Raffle closes on 6th January.

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1803 days ago

Christmas recycling reminder

The Team from Marlborough District Council

There's lots to recycle at this time of the year but please don't overload the crate, especially if there’s a breeze. If it’s windy, place your black refuse bag on top of the recycling – it helps hold down any loose items.

Your crate shouldn’t be overflowing and don’t leave … View more
There's lots to recycle at this time of the year but please don't overload the crate, especially if there’s a breeze. If it’s windy, place your black refuse bag on top of the recycling – it helps hold down any loose items.

Your crate shouldn’t be overflowing and don’t leave stuff on the pavement - collection trucks can only pick up the contents of one crate per household.

While Christmas wrapping paper can be recycled, shiny foil wrapping cannot - it has a plastic content that’s not suitable for recycling.

For more information about rubbish collections and transfer station opening hours.
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1804 days ago

Poll: Christmas weather

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

It's forecast to be a cooler, possibly wet Christmas in Blenheim this year, while across the ditch in Australia firefighters battle 40 plus temperatures.
What is the ideal Christmas Day temperature?

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Christmas weather
  • 6.1% I like a snowy Christmas!
    6.1% Complete
  • 39.4% Blenheim weather is perfect.
    39.4% Complete
  • 54.5% Hot and sunny.
    54.5% Complete
  • 0% Other - let us know in the comments
    0% Complete
33 votes
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