North Blenheim, Spring Creek

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Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

1935 days ago

Should The Block NZ be canned?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - three of the four Block NZ teams went home empty handed, as their apartments failed to exceed the reserve or did not sell.

Winner, Lisa Ridout-Gordon, says "the win is really bittersweet", and that "it's sad because they won nothing and we all sat there dreaming… View more
Hi neighbours - three of the four Block NZ teams went home empty handed, as their apartments failed to exceed the reserve or did not sell.

Winner, Lisa Ridout-Gordon, says "the win is really bittersweet", and that "it's sad because they won nothing and we all sat there dreaming about what we would want to come away with and what we thought we deserved".

Did you watch the final episode? Do you think it's time for the show to be canned?

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1908 days ago

Dance festival - kizomba and bachata

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Salsa Groove Marlborough (www.facebook.com...) have organised a fabulous festival celebrating Kizomba and Bachata dance. If you'd like to get involved, we're looking for volunteers to help with registrations and child minding.⁠

For more info, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or … View more
Salsa Groove Marlborough (www.facebook.com...) have organised a fabulous festival celebrating Kizomba and Bachata dance. If you'd like to get involved, we're looking for volunteers to help with registrations and child minding.⁠

For more info, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz



Alternatively, you can go to marl.volunteermatch.org.nz/ to browse all available roles and apply online⁠

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1908 days ago

Black + Decker dustbuster

Grant from North Blenheim

Black + Decker dustbuster in excellent condition.
Listed on behalf of
Pickup up Spring Creek

Price: $45

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1908 days ago

Garden arch

Grant from North Blenheim

Sturdy garden arch
Listed on behalf
Pickup Spring Creek

Price: $250

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1909 days ago

Poll: Which environmental issue is most important to you?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Which environmental issue is most important to you? What do you want the council to focus on? Marlborough's mayoral and Sounds ward candidates met with the public at the Havelock Town Hall on Wednesday to discuss environmental issues in the area.

Click here to read more about the issues … View more
Which environmental issue is most important to you? What do you want the council to focus on? Marlborough's mayoral and Sounds ward candidates met with the public at the Havelock Town Hall on Wednesday to discuss environmental issues in the area.

Click here to read more about the issues discussed.

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Which environmental issue is most important to you?
  • 11.4% Re-evaluating the forestry industry
    11.4% Complete
  • 0% Growing the aquaculture industry
    0% Complete
  • 88.6% Balance sustaining the economy against the environment
    88.6% Complete
35 votes
1910 days ago

Recycle your unwanted mobile phones

NZ Telecommunications Forum

Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit … View more
Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit mobile phone recycling scheme which raises money for Sustainable Coastlines.

Recycling your mobile phone is free, easy and good for the environment. Not only does it keep harmful items out of landfill, it also stops the precious materials in your phone from going to waste.

Visit RE:MOBILE to find out how to recycle your mobile phone.
Learn more

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1910 days ago

Springlands School Gala October 19th 2019

Anne from Blenheim

Springlands school gala is our annual event and this year we are fundraising for the up grade of the senior playground for everyone to enjoy for years to come.
It is a jam packed day full of fun and exciting things for all ages. There will be a Climbing wall, Laser tag, Bouncy castles, Trailer … View more
Springlands school gala is our annual event and this year we are fundraising for the up grade of the senior playground for everyone to enjoy for years to come.
It is a jam packed day full of fun and exciting things for all ages. There will be a Climbing wall, Laser tag, Bouncy castles, Trailer rides, Cake stall, Hedgerows strawberries, CPR coffee, Amazing food stalls, Face painting, Crazy hair, Silent auction, Chocolate wheel, Kate Harper massage, Special guest Craig Harper who will be doing timed bike races on the bike track, Lots of entertainment, Awesome side shows and much much more.
So come on down on the 19th of October starting at 10 am

This is a day not to be missed.

See you there..

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1910 days ago

Springlands School Gala October 19th 2019

Anne from Blenheim

The Springlands School Gala is this weekend the 19th of October.
This years gala is not to be missed with a wide variety of Entertainment , Side shows, Amazing food ,Cake stall, Chocolate toss, Massage, Timed bike race, Chocolate wheel and much much much more.
So come on down and enjoy a day of … View more
The Springlands School Gala is this weekend the 19th of October.
This years gala is not to be missed with a wide variety of Entertainment , Side shows, Amazing food ,Cake stall, Chocolate toss, Massage, Timed bike race, Chocolate wheel and much much much more.
So come on down and enjoy a day of fun.
See you There!!!!!!

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1911 days ago

Get your voting papers in on ‘Vote Day’ - Saturday 5 October

Daniel Webster from Local Government New Zealand

Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.

All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal … View more
Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.

All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal system.

New Zealand Post advises that the Standard Post delivery target is up to 3 working days for nationwide delivery, while delivery to and from rural areas may take longer. However, these targets are guides only, and are not guaranteed – delivery may take longer.

Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.

“Some of the main reasons people give for not voting are they forgot, ran out of time or were too busy,” says LGNZ Chief Executive Malcolm Alexander.

“So to make sure people give themselves the best chance to have their say we are encouraging people to vote early on what we’ve dubbed Vote Day. Fill out your papers during the week and then to pop them in the paid envelope and into the nearest post box on Saturday 5 October.”

“Voting papers have to arrive at council offices by midday Saturday 12 October, so sending them in on Vote Day gives them plenty of time to get through the postal system.”

Mr Alexander says it is important New Zealanders participate in the selection of the people who will make decisions that affect most people’s lives on a daily basis.

“Local government shapes the place that you live. It’s the pavements you walk on, the roads where you drive, the water you drink, shower in and swim in, your parks, libraries and swimming pools where you take the kids,” Mr Alexander says.

“There’s been a lot of robust public conversation around climate change, the housing crisis, the quality of our water and our transport options, and now is the time to turn that conversation into a vote that influences your local leadership.”

“Voters can still post their papers after 5 October, but there is no harm in doing it earlier,” Mr Alexander says.

Eligible voters who didn’t enrol before 16 August won’t receive their papers in the mail, but can make a special vote by visiting their local council offices, or by contacting their Council Electoral Officer.

What: ‘Vote Day’
When: Saturday 5 October 2019
Why: Make sure you have your say by voting early
How: Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.

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1911 days ago

Cape Reinga to Bluff

Graeme Dingle Foundation

The amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.

Thank you for inspiring us and showing young … View more
The amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.

Thank you for inspiring us and showing young people across Aotearoa that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.

Kia kaha Marian and Kay!

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1911 days ago

Free blood pressure checks to fight stroke

Reporter Marlborough Express

October marks the Stroke Foundation of NZ's Big Blood Pressure Check.

Tomorrow (Saturday 5th), there will be free blood pressure checks at PAK'nSAVE Blenheim.

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1913 days ago

Action Film Being Shot in Marlborough! Can You Help?

Aaron from Blenheim

We’ve got some of NZ’s best actors/actresses coming to Marlborough from November 3-25 to make a fantastic action/adventure film right here in our back yard. And a few top-notch crew from Auckland and Wellington. It’s a very micro/low budget film produced entirely by your neighbours - local … View moreWe’ve got some of NZ’s best actors/actresses coming to Marlborough from November 3-25 to make a fantastic action/adventure film right here in our back yard. And a few top-notch crew from Auckland and Wellington. It’s a very micro/low budget film produced entirely by your neighbours - local Marlborough filmmakers. The actors need motel rooms and the crew need holiday homes/baches in the Picton area. Plus caravans and RV’s, tents and marquees for makeup and wardrobe. If you can help, you’ll get to meet the actors, visit the set during shooting and get a credit in the film itself. We want to make a great film and your help will be so appreciated!

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1911 days ago

#NeighbourlySupporters - win one of TEN vouchers!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Here at Neighbourly HQ we love watching sports together - and know many of our members do too. We want to put the challenge out there - how about watching the games with your neighbours? *** We have TEN $50 Countdown vouchers to give away! Enter by commenting on our blog here. ***

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1911 days ago

DIY patterned perfection!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

If you like the pattern on a particular wallpaper but it’s not the right colour or scale, why not use it as inspiration for your own paint project?

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1912 days ago

School decile ratings dumped - What are your thoughts?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Minister of Education Chris Hipkins has announced the school decile system will be dumped by 2022 and replaced with an equity index.

This will give funding based on students' needs, including ethnicity, parents' income, benefit support, parents' criminal history and Oranga Tamariki … View more
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins has announced the school decile system will be dumped by 2022 and replaced with an equity index.

This will give funding based on students' needs, including ethnicity, parents' income, benefit support, parents' criminal history and Oranga Tamariki involvement.

Some principals are happy with this decision, while others are concerned they'll lose money with the changes. What are your thoughts?

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