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The Hurunui Garden Festival is back this November 2-4.
We love beautiful gardens, so we're giving away 50 pairs of tickets. Put your name in the draw to win!
It was the fourth sunniest September on record in 89 years which has certainly helped the grass grow.
How often do you mow your lawn?
Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View moreOur Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.
Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.
A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.
National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View moreDid you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!
#NSNZemergencypreparedness
What a mess on Grove Rd this morning as passing traffic spread paint along the road.
Furniture, grandfather clocks, tables, chairs, lounge suites, wardrobes, hall stand, lots of gorgeous light shades, writing desk, trunks, lots of doors, leadlight wardrobe, artwork, chest of drawers, desks, lamps and much more.
Saturday, October 20.
Outside entries welcome.
ShakeOut 2018 is coming! On 18 October Marlborough will be joining in New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi.
This is a great opportunity for you to test your emergency plans and to join over 5500 other participants from Marlborough.
For more information check out … View moreShakeOut 2018 is coming! On 18 October Marlborough will be joining in New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi.
This is a great opportunity for you to test your emergency plans and to join over 5500 other participants from Marlborough.
For more information check out our website
Hold up, what? We just found this on the council website:
"Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.
"Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a… View moreHold up, what? We just found this on the council website:
"Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.
"Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mug full of water from your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings."
After the initial shock/horror subsided, it got us wondering about our region's tap habits. Any other habits we haven't thought of?
Hi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The … View moreHi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.
Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?
Congratulations to our winner Racheal Kenyon.
The boys are back and we have two tickets to give away.
Direct from Las Vegas, Oh What a Night! is a show that celebrates the hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in an entertaining format that has had audiences singing along, clapping and … View moreCongratulations to our winner Racheal Kenyon.
The boys are back and we have two tickets to give away.
Direct from Las Vegas, Oh What a Night! is a show that celebrates the hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in an entertaining format that has had audiences singing along, clapping and cheering for more.
Comment below and a friend could be enjoying a night out at the ASB Theatre Marlborough on October 17.
Competition closes Monday, October 1.
When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.
The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.
If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.
Our road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about … View moreOur road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about the work they’re doing, or help us run workshops.
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Hey neighbours, well that's The Block NZ over for another year... were you happy with the result?
If you missed it, you can relive all the action and drama of the auction here or check out our Block winners round-up, here.
With a new coat of paint and an extra carriage, the historic Marlborough Flyer steam train is ready to roll.
Are you planning a trip on the train this season?
Read our full story here: bit.ly...
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