Thank you for using Neighbourly
Are you short on time but still want to give back? Do you have a hectic family schedule or an unpredictable work roster?
Try casual volunteering!
When you join our 'Single Events Volunteers List', we will let you know about one-time volunteering opportunities (like street appeals, working… View moreAre you short on time but still want to give back? Do you have a hectic family schedule or an unpredictable work roster?
Try casual volunteering!
When you join our 'Single Events Volunteers List', we will let you know about one-time volunteering opportunities (like street appeals, working bees, festivals, expos, etc.) and you let us know if you're available. There is no obligation to say yes to every event, and no long-term commitment!
Interested? Take two minutes and join by clicking the 'read more' button below.
Alternatively, call 03 577 9388, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
Upcoming single events:
• 9th May (9:30am) - Grovetown Lagoon Working Bee
• 27th June (9:30am) - Grovetown Lagoon Working Bee
• 1st August (9:30am) - Grovetown Lagoon Working Bee
• August - Daffodil Day
• 26th September (9:30am) - Grovetown Lagoon Working Bee
• October - Pink Ribbon Street Appeal
• 21st November (9:30am) - Grovetown Lagoon Working Bee
• November - Orphans Aid International Appeal
• Any time - Promotional Assistant with Volunteer Marlb. (poster or flyer delivery)
Our office is closed today (Tuesday, 30th March) while we help facilitate the Seniors' Expo (10am - 2pm at the Convention Centre).
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. You can still call and leave a message, email, or send us a DM.
We will be back in the office from 10am … View moreOur office is closed today (Tuesday, 30th March) while we help facilitate the Seniors' Expo (10am - 2pm at the Convention Centre).
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. You can still call and leave a message, email, or send us a DM.
We will be back in the office from 10am tomorrow.
Ngā mihi
Take a moment and to read Olivia Crump's story on her experience as a Stars Peer Mentor.
When mentoring young people, Olivia quickly learnt being adaptable was one of the biggest ways to connect with the younger students.
For some students, they were reluctant and didn’t want to partake in… View moreTake a moment and to read Olivia Crump's story on her experience as a Stars Peer Mentor.
When mentoring young people, Olivia quickly learnt being adaptable was one of the biggest ways to connect with the younger students.
For some students, they were reluctant and didn’t want to partake in activities, she found sitting down and having general conversations opened up students and changed the view on mentors to be relatable and less intimidating. This encouraged students to interact not only inside the classroom but during lunch breaks and after school.
One of the biggest takeaways from being a stars peer mentor for Olivia was the opportunities that came from the community project and doing something positive for other people. Meeting people through the community and the Graeme Dingle Foundation allowed Olivia to get her very first corporate job at Kerridge & Partners which is something she will always appreciate and remember.
If you are interested in supporting our rangatahi through our Stars programme, click the link below.
#dinglefoundation #stars #mentoring #empoweringyouth #empoweringtamariki #empoweringrangatahi #respect #resilience
#MondayMotivation: “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” - William Shakespeare
What is your gift? (Tell us in the comments ⤵️⤵️⤵️)
Whether you're a talented artist, musician, a passionate mentor, or you have a flair … View more#MondayMotivation: “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” - William Shakespeare
What is your gift? (Tell us in the comments ⤵️⤵️⤵️)
Whether you're a talented artist, musician, a passionate mentor, or you have a flair for behind-the-scenes work, Volunteer Marlborough is here to help you find an opportunity to share your gift with others.
You can check out all available opportunities by clicking the 'read more' button below.
Alternatively, call 03 577 9388, email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz, or book an appointment online via our Facebook page (bit.ly/bookusVM)
Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations 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 work!
Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View moreDon't forget to submit your upcycled creations 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 work!
Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
February, March and early April are the peak times for road works, according to Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin.
Murrin says the time frame to undertake road maintenance is a short one because sealing can't be done once the frosts start.
With harvests in full swing, the roadworks are a… View moreFebruary, March and early April are the peak times for road works, according to Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin.
Murrin says the time frame to undertake road maintenance is a short one because sealing can't be done once the frosts start.
With harvests in full swing, the roadworks are a frustration for many.
How have you been affected? Have you had to add extra time to your travel?
Used but good condition cordless drill, line trimmer and hedge trimmer, plus 3 batteries and chargers. Fully operational and no issues with battery life. Having three batteries means you can swap in a fresh one (or two) for those bigger jobs. Collection in Seddon or $10 extra can meet in Blenheim … View moreUsed but good condition cordless drill, line trimmer and hedge trimmer, plus 3 batteries and chargers. Fully operational and no issues with battery life. Having three batteries means you can swap in a fresh one (or two) for those bigger jobs. Collection in Seddon or $10 extra can meet in Blenheim CBD for drop off.
FISHER AND PAYKEL DRYER, $75 MASPORT LAWN MOWER $125.00 AND A BBQ $175.00, THE BBQ HAS ONLY BEEN USED ONCE OR TWICE
viewing ok, text 0274742343 to arrange
Tuesday's housing package could have impacts for renters, economists say.
What do you think about it? Are you worried about anything?
Read more about it here: www.stuff.co.nz...
(Please type NFP - Not For Publication - if you don't want your comments featured in your local community … View moreTuesday's housing package could have impacts for renters, economists say.
What do you think about it? Are you worried about anything?
Read more about it here: www.stuff.co.nz...
(Please type NFP - Not For Publication - if you don't want your comments featured in your local community paper)
Small businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities.
They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by … View moreSmall businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities.
They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by Neighbourly members around the country!
This lucky business will walk away with $10,000 worth of prizes!
Please take a couple of minutes to read the nominations below - then vote for the business you'd like to see named 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero.
______________________________________________________
NORTHLAND: Wayne and Kate - Engraving Systems
"Wayne and Kate have been trying to support all the local sports clubs and businesses with great service and going that extra mile to help. They really have brought some life back into the community and should be acknowledged and rewarded for all the hard work."
AUCKLAND: Lynnae Palu - F45 Training Takapuna
"With no ability to trade in Level 3 or above, they still keep their members engaged and motivated with online workouts and daily challenges even though memberships are on hold and the gym is closed. They really are more like a family than a gym ❤️."
WAIKATO: Team at Incredible India - Incredible India Restaurant
"Not only do they make the most authentic, delicious Indian food. Their service is thoughtful and kind. We always feel appreciated for using their establishment, either by the warm greeting we get, the offer of a drink if we are waiting for take-out and their cute handwritten messages on the carry bag of dinner. They put the effort into the whole package not just making money."
BAY OF PLENTY: Team at Benny and Brew - Benny and Brew
"Our neighbourhood was missing a great cafe and meeting place. Since Benny and Brew have opened they have given our neighbourhood a massive lift. It's a place where you go for the people and the food and drink are delicious which is icing on the cake. For a bit, they were operating as a French bistro and the food was to die for! These guys have worked so hard and brought such joy to our neighbourhood"
HAWKE’S BAY - GISBORNE: Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
"Every member of this family who serves in the shop are very friendly, helpful and always smiling. They get to know all their customers and I have never walked into a shop that makes you feel so welcome. During our first lockdown for Covid, they put food such as milk, bread, out for people who may need it free of charge."
TARANAKI: Reece and family - Valentine's Valet
"Reece the owner of Valentine’s Valet, often helped by his Dad, mainly deals with lawns and gardens but he runs both a Carpet Cleaning and a Car Buffing business also. He is extremely hard-working, helpful and friendly and is happy to do the odd job that doesn’t fall into one of his usual categories. He comes to us fortnightly and we could not do without him. If anyone deserves an award it is — Reece Valentine!"
MANAWATU-WANGANUI: Jamie - JD Hair Design
"Jamie is amazing - not only does he offer incredible haircuts at an affordable price he is a genuinely caring man. With a heart of gold, everyone is whānau to him and he treats you like it. I always leave his salon looking fabulous but also feeling fabulous. He is the type of man that fills your inner well of good feelings while he makes you feel and look special."
WELLINGTON: Meredith and Craig - Avalon Service Centre
"Meredith and Craig Butland and their team do a wonderful job and go the extra mile to make sure every job is to the customer's satisfaction. They drop people at their workplaces and pick them up when work on the car is finished. They take the time to talk to customers about anything and are great neighbours to the local residents. Avalon Service Centre are definitely our local heroes in Avalon."
NELSON - MARLBOROUGH: Mary Jane and Colin - Lemon Tree Lane
"Lemon Tree Lane is a great big little gift shop. I am so grateful for Mary Jane and Colin's 'You are very welcome' and 'it's no trouble at all' attitude. Their prices are very reasonable, they always happily gift wrap with beautiful papers and ribbons as a part of their service. I truly can't speak highly enough of this community-minded couple and their classy, extensive range of items that never leave us disappointed."
CANTERBURY - WEST: Troy Cameron - ATC Accounting Services
"Troy Cameron is a local accountant. He is an awesome family man and it is not unusual to see Matilda, his Kune Kune pig, snuggled up with his dog and daughter in his lounge. It was the flying pig on his flyer that made me call him 2 years ago and as we had just gone into business which was scary in itself, let alone dealing with an accountant, we have never looked back. Troy goes the extra mile and his fees are more than reasonable"
OTAGO - SOUTHLAND: Richard Smith - CJ Sinclair
"The owner is Richard Smith whose family have been in the motor trade in the Ranfurly Naseby area for over 100 years. During the last years lock down our car broke down leaving us feeling quite uncomfortable as we live some distance from medical & other services. Richard came to our rescue. We need such companies and people in our rural areas. Richard demonstrates such excellent attributes required in our area."
Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to … View moreHi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to turn yellow or an infestation of bugs to set in.
We put some of your houseplant questions to the plant doctors from Kings Plant Barn to diagnose. Find their answers here.
This week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed that she would be announcing the date of a trans-Tasman bubble on April 6, which would allow people from Australia to come to New Zealand without a two-week stay in a managed isolation hotel.
Free travel from Australia would help reinvigorate a … View moreThis week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed that she would be announcing the date of a trans-Tasman bubble on April 6, which would allow people from Australia to come to New Zealand without a two-week stay in a managed isolation hotel.
Free travel from Australia would help reinvigorate a stagnating tourism industry, providing the country with a much-needed economic boost.
However, it may also have an inadvertent side effect – it may well open up managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) spots to returnees from countries where Covid-19 is common, and this has some experts worried.
Are you worried? Or looking forward to the possibility of venturing outside our borders?
(Please type NFP - Not For Publication - if you don't want your comments featured in your local community paper)
The National Bowel Screening Programme is free for men and women aged 60 to 74 years who are eligible for publicly-funded healthcare. It aims to save lives by finding bowel cancer at an early stage when it can often be successfully treated.
The test is quick, clean and simple to do. You do it by… View moreThe National Bowel Screening Programme is free for men and women aged 60 to 74 years who are eligible for publicly-funded healthcare. It aims to save lives by finding bowel cancer at an early stage when it can often be successfully treated.
The test is quick, clean and simple to do. You do it by yourself at home.
If you’re eligible to take part, you will be sent:
• an invitation letter
• a consent form
• a free bowel screening test kit, with instructions on how to use it.
This will happen not long after your 60th birthday.
Done it once? Do it again.
Screening is offered every two years, so if you have done a test before and returned a negative result, you will be offered a second test two years after you did the first one if you are still eligible. Your second test is just as important as the first one.
Haven’t quite gotten there yet?
If you received a test kit in the post in the past two years but didn’t complete it, you will be given another chance to take the test. You will be sent a test kit two years after you were sent the first one if you are still eligible.
Worried about your bowel health?
The programme is for people who do not have any symptoms of bowel cancer. It is a preventative programme that finds bowel cancer at an early stage before you may notice any symptoms.
If you are experiencing symptoms, such as a change in your normal bowel movements that continues for several weeks or blood in your bowel motion (poo), it is important to seek advice from a doctor who may refer you for a specialist assessment.
If you are aged 60-74 and experiencing symptoms, don’t wait to receive your test kit in the post – see a doctor as soon as you can. The same applies if you are younger than 60, or older than 74.
Please do not hesitate to raise any questions or concerns about this life-saving test with your family doctor, or with a health professional available on the free helpline: 0800 924 432
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.
Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly … View moreOur pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.
Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.
Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want. They not only stack up in the retirement industry, they lead the way. *Some conditions apply.
Learner drivers are being forced to travel hundreds of kilometres around the country to sit their restricted licence, as practical driving tests are booked out for months in their home towns.
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
