Picton - Waikawa, Picton

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

496 days ago

Poll: Is 30kph the new 50kph?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The government's Road to Zero project seeks to set speed limits at 30kph in suburban streets across New Zealand. Do you think this is a good idea?

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Is 30kph the new 50kph?
  • 20.8% Yes
    20.8% Complete
  • 76.6% No
    76.6% Complete
  • 2.6% I don't know
    2.6% Complete
5192 votes
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493 days ago

Overalls alterations

Sandra from Picton - Waikawa

Anyone in Picton that can take up legs in a pair of overalls this weekend. Thanks

495 days ago

Wanted !

James from Picton - Waikawa

A chest of draws, bigger the better. Any color . It is for one of our Vineyard workers to take back to Vanuatu . As cheap as possible please. Can be knocked around but must be usable We will pickup. .

494 days ago

The Coromandel Good for your soul

Destination Hauraki Coromandel

Reconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown … View moreReconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown creativity and hospitality.

Soak in our thermal springs, be inspired by our artists and artisans, breathe in the scent of our great outdoors or savour our homegrown flavours. However you do it, come and winter our way.
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494 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene

Hello neighbours! Want to help put a big smile on little faces? Buy any red testpot (60 mL) from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2023 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Paint it red now!

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494 days ago

Product recall - Nationwide

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date … View more
Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date of 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024
- If you have purchased this product, do not consume. You can return the product to this store for a full refund.

You can see past product recalls here.

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494 days ago

What's your favourite spring salad? Share your recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every … View moreThere's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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494 days ago

Boatbuilding Timber

Roy from Marlborough Sounds

Boatbuilding Timber
Kahihikatea / White Pine, treated H3.4 in 300 x 50mm planks, well seasoned.
1@5.6m, 4@3.9m, 4@4.1m, 1@3m, 1@2m. total of 42.6 lin metres. .639 M3

Also one length 100 x 100mm x 5.95metre of Jarrah. Ideal for belting.
Retired boat builders stock. Inspection Renwick … View more
Boatbuilding Timber
Kahihikatea / White Pine, treated H3.4 in 300 x 50mm planks, well seasoned.
1@5.6m, 4@3.9m, 4@4.1m, 1@3m, 1@2m. total of 42.6 lin metres. .639 M3

Also one length 100 x 100mm x 5.95metre of Jarrah. Ideal for belting.
Retired boat builders stock. Inspection Renwick Selling as one lot. Offers invited.
Ph 0274 350 502

Negotiable

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495 days ago

No Data, No Problem!

The Team from Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

✅ Zero Data is a scheme that lets you access some government websites for free on your mobile phone. Visit the homepage zero.govt.nz and click on the government agency you want to access. This will take you to their regular website, but won't use any of your personal mobile data. The … View more✅ Zero Data is a scheme that lets you access some government websites for free on your mobile phone. Visit the homepage zero.govt.nz and click on the government agency you want to access. This will take you to their regular website, but won't use any of your personal mobile data. The government agency gets charged for the cost of your data.
👉🏽These are the websites you can visit from Zero Data:
- Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora | Ministry of Social Development

- Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education
- Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs
- Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand
- Kāinga Ora | Homes & Communities
- Te Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice
- Te Kaporeihana Āwhina Hunga Whara | Accident Compensation Corporation.
To use Zero Data, you need to have a mobile phone (or tablet) on either Spark, Skinny, One NZ, 2degrees, Warehouse Mobile, Slingshot or Orcon networks.
For more information visit, www.cab.org.nz...

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496 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

You could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka! Buy your tickets today for a chance to make the snow-topped mountains and crisp, clear lake your very own backyard with a home in the heart of Wanaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four … View more
You could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka! Buy your tickets today for a chance to make the snow-topped mountains and crisp, clear lake your very own backyard with a home in the heart of Wanaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

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496 days ago

Chev suburban old parts wanted

Michael from Picton - Waikawa

Wanted 2 buy, Hi i am looking for Chevrolet exterior and interior badges,logos, fittings or what have you, I have a 1988 Chev suburban needing some missing pieces also a grill and third rear seat, Ph 021971 570 Mike
Was told of a chap around Christchurch by the name of Peter Black who has some … View more
Wanted 2 buy, Hi i am looking for Chevrolet exterior and interior badges,logos, fittings or what have you, I have a 1988 Chev suburban needing some missing pieces also a grill and third rear seat, Ph 021971 570 Mike
Was told of a chap around Christchurch by the name of Peter Black who has some parts, if anyone knows of Peter I would appreciate his contact details.

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498 days ago

Over $17,000 Worth Of TVs Up For Grabs

The TV Guide

This winter, we are backing the Football Ferns with our loyal TV Guide readers who will have a chance to win 1 of 5 Premium 65” Panasonic 4K LED TVs worth $3599 each

Pick up a copy of The TV Guide each week starting from the July 15 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to … View more
This winter, we are backing the Football Ferns with our loyal TV Guide readers who will have a chance to win 1 of 5 Premium 65” Panasonic 4K LED TVs worth $3599 each

Pick up a copy of The TV Guide each week starting from the July 15 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put a codeword in each of the following three issues, so find them all for more chances to win. You’ll have until August 20 to enter online or mail in your codeword.
T&Cs apply.
Find Out More

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499 days ago

Do you know the answer?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Jimmy’s mother had three children. The first was called April, the second was called May. What was the name of the third?

*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Like this post!*

We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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499 days ago

Mānawatia a Matariki!

The Team from NZ Compare

The rising of Matariki (a cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades) marks the beginning of the Māori New Year. Happy Māori New Year from the team at NZ Compare!

It is a wonderful time to reflect, to connect with whānau (family), with our taiao (environment), and to celebrate what has … View more
The rising of Matariki (a cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades) marks the beginning of the Māori New Year. Happy Māori New Year from the team at NZ Compare!

It is a wonderful time to reflect, to connect with whānau (family), with our taiao (environment), and to celebrate what has passed and what is to come. We hope you have a warm and safe Matariki.

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503 days ago

Poll: Can you spot a scam?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We used to just be wary of clicking links online, and then came the deceptive phone calls, followed by text messages that look to be from a known company.

The latest statistics from Cert NZ show cyber crime reports from January to March incurred financial losses up to $6 million - a 66% … View more
We used to just be wary of clicking links online, and then came the deceptive phone calls, followed by text messages that look to be from a known company.

The latest statistics from Cert NZ show cyber crime reports from January to March incurred financial losses up to $6 million - a 66% increase on the same time last year. So, it's becoming increasingly difficult to avoid these scams - do you think you can spot a scam?

Vote in our poll, and type 'Not For Print' if you comment but want these excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Can you spot a scam?
  • 20.8% Yes, it's obvious to me
    20.8% Complete
  • 72% Mostly, but I'm cautious
    72% Complete
  • 7.2% No, I'm not confident
    7.2% Complete
2623 votes
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