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1039 days ago

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1039 days ago

Rugby fundraiser for our neighbours in Tonga

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Marlborough's Pasifika community is hosting a "tri-nations" rugby sevens tournament on Saturday with all proceeds going towards the Tongan aid relief appeal.
Pop down to the Renwick Rugby Field from 10am, and bring a donation.

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1040 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Greytown magician Paul Bates' Tardis-inspired shed was declared the Shed of the Year. This year, Resene and NZ Gardener are once again on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Greytown magician Paul Bates' Tardis-inspired shed was declared the Shed of the Year. This year, Resene and NZ Gardener are once again on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2022 winners will receive prizes worth more than $2200. Just tell us in writing why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos. Email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close Feb 27, 2022.

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1040 days ago

Do you have a great kūmara recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for kūmara recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before February 27, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for kūmara recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before February 27, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1041 days ago

Annoucement

Office for Seniors

The Government has appointed Carolyn Cooper as the inaugural Aged Care Commissioner, to lead much needed systematic change in the sector, Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today.

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1041 days ago

How about heart-shaped foliage plants for your Valentine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

It's not too late to grab these sensational plants for your green-fingered, houseplant-loving Valentine. Here's a quick guide to the hottest indoor plants for that special person in your life.

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1041 days ago

Share the love around Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Valentines Day from the team at NZ Compare!
Take the time today to enjoy the love that surrounds you. Pass it onto your friends, family, pets, maybe even a neighbour! Brighten someone's day.

Don't forget to show yourself some love too!

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1041 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

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We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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1041 days ago

Unwanted hifi equipment dead or alive & vinyl records & cassettes - Wanted!!!

Matthias from Blenheim

If you live in Marlborough and have any unwanted vintage hifi equipment (working or not), Vinyl records, tape cassettes, or cd's, I would be interested in paying cash to take them off your hands.



Looking for any hifi audio equipment from the 60's, 70's & 80's.

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If you live in Marlborough and have any unwanted vintage hifi equipment (working or not), Vinyl records, tape cassettes, or cd's, I would be interested in paying cash to take them off your hands.



Looking for any hifi audio equipment from the 60's, 70's & 80's.

Working or not as I am a recent hobbyist learning how to repair these & save them from landfill.

Turntables, cassette decks, amplifiers, speakers, etc.





Also wanted any LP's, Cassettes, CD's from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's onwards of Pop, Soul, Funk, R&B , Rock, Prog, Folk, Metal , Christian rock, Grunge, Punk, soundtracks, Etc.

Cash paid for collections in good condition.



Please get in touch,



Phone/txt 022 379 0157

Email - matthias.earlgrey@gmail.com



Thanks for reading!



Matt

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1043 days ago

Hunger for Colour – Swap food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of … View more
Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.90 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
Find out more

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1043 days ago

Artistic shopping bag

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Less is best – plastic that is. So what better way to help the environment than to create your own fun, reusable calico shopping bag? Paint your own with Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

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1044 days ago

Get a glimpse of Woolsheds to Wilderness

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

St Arnaud artist Jan Thomson's stunning collection of farm scenes and wild landscapes is on display at Nelson's Suter Art Gallery until February 27. She likes to set up her easel at high country stations and take inspiration from the stock, wildlife, buildings, people and environment … View moreSt Arnaud artist Jan Thomson's stunning collection of farm scenes and wild landscapes is on display at Nelson's Suter Art Gallery until February 27. She likes to set up her easel at high country stations and take inspiration from the stock, wildlife, buildings, people and environment around her.

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1045 days ago

Are you on the right power plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

We’ve all spent a lot of time at home last year, so many of us are in the same boat when it comes to our high power bills! GULP!

More Kiwis are now working from home, if that's you then it's time to check if you’re on the right power plan. SWITCH, SAVE and SMILE this Summer!

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We’ve all spent a lot of time at home last year, so many of us are in the same boat when it comes to our high power bills! GULP!

More Kiwis are now working from home, if that's you then it's time to check if you’re on the right power plan. SWITCH, SAVE and SMILE this Summer!

Compare with our help and find the right power plan for your household! It’s easy as!

Visit Power Compare to get yourself a better deal. Our service is free, we’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare what’s out there across PowerBroadband and Money.
COMPARE MY POWER!

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1045 days ago

The Good Registry

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who has gifted to us through The Good Registry! We’ve now received $4,800 thanks to people gifting with The Good Registry’s charitable registries and gift cards.

You can gift to us through The Good Registry any time of the year - for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, … View more
Ngā mihi nui to everyone who has gifted to us through The Good Registry! We’ve now received $4,800 thanks to people gifting with The Good Registry’s charitable registries and gift cards.

You can gift to us through The Good Registry any time of the year - for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, workplace celebrations, baby showers, in-memoriams … any special life moments and milestones.

It’s super easy with gift cards and registries, just click on the link below!

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1046 days ago

Seeking volunteers?

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Are you part of a group, not-for-profit organisation, or a project that is looking for volunteers? We can help!⁠

Volunteer Marlborough membership gives your organisation access to…⁠
> FREE Volunteer Recruitment and Referral Service. ⁠
> An opportunity to profile your … View more
Are you part of a group, not-for-profit organisation, or a project that is looking for volunteers? We can help!⁠

Volunteer Marlborough membership gives your organisation access to…⁠
> FREE Volunteer Recruitment and Referral Service. ⁠
> An opportunity to profile your organisation on our website, enabling potential volunteers to find out more about your organisation.⁠
> Advertisements⁠
> Groups of volunteers for specific projects through our Employee and Group Volunteering Programmes.⁠
> Advice and Support Service in all aspects of volunteering and volunteer management.⁠
> Training & networking for Coordinators of Volunteers.⁠
> Bi-monthly newsletter⁠
> Opportunity to take part in the annual Community Volunteer Awards. ⁠

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