Redwood Valley, Richmond

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1589 days ago

Ready set, get Upcycling!

Resene

It's time to get your creative caps on and put your decorative DIY skills to great use! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely … View moreIt's time to get your creative caps on and put your decorative DIY skills to great use! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part 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 creations!

Take part in the 2020 Resene Upcycling Awards. There's four great prizes worth $500 are up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Get Upcycling now

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1589 days ago

Keeping warm isn’t easy

Miriam Gratton from

Most of us are affected by the cooler whether, and families, friends don’t always understand how we react. Please be patient.

1589 days ago

Canary’s

Stacey from Upper Moutere

Hi,
does anyone have any canary’s for sale?
Thanks

1590 days ago

This one’s for you, Aotearoa!

THANK YOU for coming together as one so we could all stay safe.

1590 days ago

Let your local businesses know they're appreciated!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi everyone, Neighbourly is heading into the final stretch of our Local Likes campaign with only a week to go! You can still be in with a chance to win our last vouchers for your favourite local business by heading to our Local Likes page. All you've got to do is outline how the business … View moreHi everyone, Neighbourly is heading into the final stretch of our Local Likes campaign with only a week to go! You can still be in with a chance to win our last vouchers for your favourite local business by heading to our Local Likes page. All you've got to do is outline how the business helped you or your community and you're in the draw! Ts & Cs apply. Nominate Now!

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1590 days ago

Waimea Inlet work given financial boost

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Twin projects aimed at enhancing the internationally significant Waimea Inlet have jointly received $1.6 million from the Government. How important is the estuary? Have you helped to plant any trees around its margins?

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1590 days ago

Local board option open for submissions

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

A Local Government Commission consultation document on the option of a Golden Bay local board is open for submissions until August 14. Will you have a say? What do you think?

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1590 days ago

Neighbours rouse occupant of burning house

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

A man who escaped a burning house says he might have died if neighbours hadn't woken him. He now says he will check smoke alarms everywhere he goes. Do you have working smoke alarms? How often do you check them?

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1590 days ago

What bonus items have you found in op shop purchases?

Carly Gooch Reporter from The Nelson Mail

As op shopping becomes a past time for many, some have discovered the unexpected in their bargains including old money in handbags, jewelry in socks and letters in chairs. What have you found in your second-hand store find that wasn't meant to be there? You may be contacted for the full story … View moreAs op shopping becomes a past time for many, some have discovered the unexpected in their bargains including old money in handbags, jewelry in socks and letters in chairs. What have you found in your second-hand store find that wasn't meant to be there? You may be contacted for the full story to contribute to an article.

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1590 days ago

Have you subscribed to our free ezine yet?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello gardeners,

In this week’s issue of Get Growing, we discuss the best fruit to grow for preserves and meet the herb expert who’ll help you get a good night’s sleep. Plus harvest cauliflowers; prepare for spring sowing; clear gutters and drains; don’t sacrifice flower buds; and add … View more
Hello gardeners,

In this week’s issue of Get Growing, we discuss the best fruit to grow for preserves and meet the herb expert who’ll help you get a good night’s sleep. Plus harvest cauliflowers; prepare for spring sowing; clear gutters and drains; don’t sacrifice flower buds; and add crunch to salads and snacks.
Follow our guide to plants to sow and grow this month and nominate a Houseplant Hero. Go in the draw for Calathea rufibarba plants and garden gloves from Palmers and be in to win a room makeover from NZ House & Garden and Resene.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1590 days ago

A DIY project using kitchen utensils?!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Nelson

Take retro inspiration from old kitchen utensils that you can no longer use and turn them into cute and quirky artworks!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1590 days ago

Pretzel Making For Kids

Riverside Milk

Kids Workshop - Saturday, 18th July, 2pm - 4pm
at Riverside Community Cultural Centre. $5 per child. For children 7 years and older.

Twisted bread - it's Pretzel time! European staple coming up...

In this session especially aimed at children 8 years and older, kids will work in pairs to … View more
Kids Workshop - Saturday, 18th July, 2pm - 4pm
at Riverside Community Cultural Centre. $5 per child. For children 7 years and older.

Twisted bread - it's Pretzel time! European staple coming up...

In this session especially aimed at children 8 years and older, kids will work in pairs to create enough yummy baking for everyone to have afternoon tea together. Making Pretzels is fun, hands on, creative and very... satisfying.

This workshop is proudly sponsored by the Riverside Community Trust. Please contact Tanja (education@riverside.org.nz) to discuss sponsorship options if you are struggling to meet the workshop fee.

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1590 days ago

Bikers and businesses gain from harvest delay

Carly Gooch Reporter from The Nelson Mail

The Brook/Codgers area is staying open for recreation due to tree harvesting being delayed until next year.

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1590 days ago

Check out some of the benefits of retrofit double glazing

RetroFit Double Glazing - Nelson

There are so many benefits to retrofit double glaze your home. We've put together an informative summary of the many benefits from replacing your single glazed windows to double glazing here. Have a read and if you are interested get your no obligation free measure and quote here or call us … View moreThere are so many benefits to retrofit double glaze your home. We've put together an informative summary of the many benefits from replacing your single glazed windows to double glazing here. Have a read and if you are interested get your no obligation free measure and quote here or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1591 days ago

Richmond Old Time Dance

Richard from Richmond

We are holding our dance on the Saturday 18th July as usual in the Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge Street.
730pm - 11pm
We currently cannot advertise in the Newspaper, so please pass this message on to those who might be interested
Thank you, Richard Wakelin
03 5444120

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