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2381 days ago

Housing for older people workshop

Melissa Haylock from Age Concern Marlborough Inc

As we age, our housing needs change. Maybe you need to downsize. You might need more help at home. Or you might be ready to mjove to a retirement village.
MY HOME, MY CHOICES is an easy to use, interactive tool that has been developed to help you sort through theses questions and find the best … View more
As we age, our housing needs change. Maybe you need to downsize. You might need more help at home. Or you might be ready to mjove to a retirement village.
MY HOME, MY CHOICES is an easy to use, interactive tool that has been developed to help you sort through theses questions and find the best fit for you.
Age Concern Marlborough would like to invite you to an informative and interactive workshop on Friday 13th July at 1.30pm, at the Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street . Light refreshments will be provided

2375 days ago

Poll: Vote for your favourite superhero movie!

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite Marvel Studios movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Ant-Man and the Wasp prize packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.

Check out all the great superhero movies on stuffpix.co.nz/superhero-pix

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Vote for your favourite superhero movie!
  • 9.3% Ant-Man
    9.3% Complete
  • 34.5% Thor Ragnarok
    34.5% Complete
  • 31.5% The Avengers
    31.5% Complete
  • 16.7% Iron Man
    16.7% Complete
  • 8% Doctor Strange
    8% Complete
1744 votes
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2375 days ago

Trailer

Glenn from Blenheim

Great trailer. New tyres, new lights ,new wiring, new guards, new floor and sides.new bearings. Rego 6months. New Warrant 0273340862

Price: $850

2376 days ago

What you need to know about tomorrow's nurses strike

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hospitals in the region are being emptied out and will be reduced to essential services tomorrow as thousands of nurses and healthcare workers stop work. The industrial action will run from 7am Thursday for 24 hours.

What you need to know:
• NMH will contact affected patients directly. People… View more
Hospitals in the region are being emptied out and will be reduced to essential services tomorrow as thousands of nurses and healthcare workers stop work. The industrial action will run from 7am Thursday for 24 hours.

What you need to know:
• NMH will contact affected patients directly. People should come to their scheduled appointment unless they have been contacted to say their appointment is being postponed. Patients or other members of the public can also call NMH on 0800 733 372 to check the status of their appointment.
• On the day of the strike, people should still go to hospital if the matter is urgent. Dial 111 for emergencies or an ambulance.
• Visit the Medical and Injury Centre in Nelson and Urgent Care Centre in Blenheim for after-hours care
• Otherwise, people should visit their GP or a local pharmacy.
• Free medical advice is available 24/7 at 0800 611 116.

The NMH website will have the most up to date notices about the strikes and effects on healthcare services.

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2376 days ago

Was your appointment postponed?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Are you one of the 230 people whose appointment/surgery has been postponed due to the nurses strike tomorrow.
We'd like to chat with you.

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2376 days ago

Spend $100 and get a cleaning product FREE!

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store. Hurry offer ends 23 July 2018!
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*Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
Learn more

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2377 days ago

Nelson Marlborough Health to reduce services during second strike

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Nelson Marlborough Health is working hard to ensure patients and staff are safe during the strike action planned by our NZNO nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants on Thursday 12 July from 7am (ending 7am 13 July). Most non-urgent services provided at Nelson and Wairau hospitals on Thursday 12 … View moreNelson Marlborough Health is working hard to ensure patients and staff are safe during the strike action planned by our NZNO nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants on Thursday 12 July from 7am (ending 7am 13 July). Most non-urgent services provided at Nelson and Wairau hospitals on Thursday 12 July will be rescheduled and we will be in touch with affected patients. Emergency and essential services will be available. Do not delay seeking medical treatment or going to hospital if the matter is urgent. You can still call 111 for emergencies or an ambulance. You can also visit your GP or local pharmacy or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
Read more here on our website www.nmdhb.govt.nz...

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2378 days ago

Looking for employment.

Nigel from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

I have work 27 years as a landscape gardener.
Operating Walker Mowers including completion of a basic training course in Walker Mower operations and maintenance.
17 years working at Purewa Cemetery in Auckland as a landscape gardener and grounds person.
I look forward to all replys.
Please … View more
I have work 27 years as a landscape gardener.
Operating Walker Mowers including completion of a basic training course in Walker Mower operations and maintenance.
17 years working at Purewa Cemetery in Auckland as a landscape gardener and grounds person.
I look forward to all replys.
Please contact Nigel Holmes on mobile 0274058843.

2378 days ago

Have your say on Council services

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Each year we survey Marlborough residents to find out their level of satisfaction with our services. It’s by telephone and online, and run by independent researchers, with respondents asked questions about a range of services.

Complete the survey and be in to win a $50 Visa Prezzy Card. To … View more
Each year we survey Marlborough residents to find out their level of satisfaction with our services. It’s by telephone and online, and run by independent researchers, with respondents asked questions about a range of services.

Complete the survey and be in to win a $50 Visa Prezzy Card. To participate, go to: https://www.silresearch.co.nz/neighbourly

Council uses the results to measure our performance across the board. You can help us understand your priorities and ultimately make Marlborough an even better place to live, work and visit. The results are published in October.
Complete the survey

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2379 days ago

Thinking of hiring a Tradie?

Consumer Protection

Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
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Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?

There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
Find out more

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2410 days ago

Poll: What do you think about this two-way cycleway?

The Team

A new two-way cycleway designed to make it safer for children getting to school has become a daily headache for Blenheim residents. The cycle path, close to three metres wide, along Eltham Rd has come at the expense of many car parks, and residents say getting in and out of their driveways just got… View moreA new two-way cycleway designed to make it safer for children getting to school has become a daily headache for Blenheim residents. The cycle path, close to three metres wide, along Eltham Rd has come at the expense of many car parks, and residents say getting in and out of their driveways just got a lot trickier.

Have you noticed the new cycleway? What do you think? Do your kids bike to Whitney Street School?

Read the full story here.

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What do you think about this two-way cycleway?
  • 11.1% I'm on board with it!
    11.1% Complete
  • 54.8% It's unnecessary
    54.8% Complete
  • 19.6% There need to be more consultation
    19.6% Complete
  • 12.1% It doesn't affect me
    12.1% Complete
  • 2.5% None of the above (please comment below)
    2.5% Complete
199 votes
2380 days ago

Make an emergency plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View more
Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.

What will be on your plan?

www.happens.nz...

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2381 days ago

Poll: Toy guns: harmless fun or gateway to the "real thing"?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The toy gun debate (yes, there's a toy gun debate) raised its ugly head in Blenheim this week, after a toy gun sparked an armed offenders squad callout to Marlborough Boys' College.

Should toy guns be banned?

Read the full story here: bit.ly...

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Toy guns: harmless fun or gateway to the "real thing"?
  • 32.4% Yes, ban toy guns
    32.4% Complete
  • 67.6% No
    67.6% Complete
37 votes
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2382 days ago

Cat carrier.

Janet from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Wanted to buy small cat carrier. Phone 0220133500

2383 days ago

Your paint and decorating questions answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Resene's colour and tech experts were live on Homed last night to answer your paint and decorating questions. If you missed it, you can catch up on all the questions and answer, here, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next project.

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