North Blenheim, Spring Creek

Voted for NZ's Merriest Home yet?

Voted for NZ's Merriest Home yet?

Check out the finalists and take your pick!

454 days ago

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

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455 days ago

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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458 days ago

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View more
We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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When's too early for DIY?
  • 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
    5.7% Complete
  • 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
    30.8% Complete
  • 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
    25.7% Complete
  • 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
    37.8% Complete
1835 votes
468 days ago

South Marlborough trail a Great Walks contender

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

A trail along the Waiau-toa/Clarence River and through the Molesworth Recreation Reserve has again been raised as a potential Great Walk. Have you traversed these parts - or would you if the trail was improved?

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457 days ago

Fancy $100 to spend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can … View more
We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!

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457 days ago

Spring Clean Your Bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View more
Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime.
Compare now

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486 days ago

Tickets on sale now!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether … View more
We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether you’re a design enthusiast or just want to take a peek inside some of New Zealand's most beautiful homes, join us for a day of inspiration and fun. It’s the perfect excuse for you to gather a group of friends and make a day ... or weekend of it. These tours proudly support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

🚨 Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here.

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466 days ago

Show us what you've got, e hoa!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View more
We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maōri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kōrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!

If you're a fan of chocolate, we have five blocks of Whittakers Miraka Kirīmi tiakarete to give away. Whether long or short, simply share your show-off phrase below to be in to win. (Winners randomly drawn and notified on Mon, 18th Sept).

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458 days ago

Can you solve The Hard Word?

The Team from Stuff

Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.

There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.

You get one scramble of letters, one … View more
Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.

There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.

You get one scramble of letters, one cryptic clue and one tense minute to unscramble the letters and guess the answer.

Proudly brought to you by Neighbourly, The Hard Word can be found 9am weekdays on Stuff. Give it a go today - if you dare…
Play Now

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460 days ago

Kitchen Extractor Hood and Fan - Blanco

John from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Surplus due Renovation. Works great. Fat Filters Clean.

Price: $15

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460 days ago

Delongi 5 burner gas hob

John from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Surplus due renovation. Electric light. Stainless base. Middle rack is cracked.

Price: $25

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460 days ago

Marlborough Horticultural Society Spring Show - Saturday 23rd September

Chris from North Blenheim

Please come along to Marlborough's SPRING SHOW at St Christopher's Church Hall next Saturday (23rd) from 10am - 3pm.

There will be exhibition tables of spring flowers, including:
All types of daffodils, including trumpets, large and small cups, doubles and miniatures
Camelias
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Please come along to Marlborough's SPRING SHOW at St Christopher's Church Hall next Saturday (23rd) from 10am - 3pm.

There will be exhibition tables of spring flowers, including:
All types of daffodils, including trumpets, large and small cups, doubles and miniatures
Camelias
Rhododendrons and other flowering shrubs
Numerous classes for spring flowers including freesias, calendulas, Iceland poppies and primroses.
Indoor plants
Photographic classes for best close up of a flower, a garden scene or a photo of a flower or plant and
Children's classes -
6 years and under.
C1. Sand Saucer.
C2. Vegetable Novelty.
C3. Vase of Flowers.
C4. Hand drawn picture of a flower.

7-10 years
C5. Sand Saucer.
C6. Vegetable Novelty.
C7. Vase of Flowers.
C8. Hand drawn picture of a flower.
Prizes for the children's section are to be donated by Mitre 10 Mega.

There will be plenty of help available to get your beauties onto the show tables!

There will be numerous sales tables selling young spring plants, perennials etc and displays by the Bonsai Group and the Orchid Society.
Raffles.

Come along and support your local Horticultural Society.

$2 entrance fee or free to all MHS members.

For further information or for a copy of the Schedule of Classes please text or phone Chris 021 032 1073

Spring Show 2023.pdf Download View

461 days ago

Find out your heart age!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Try our online heart-health tool 'My Heart Check' to find out your estimated heart age compared to your actual age. The result may surprise you!

Click the link to find out more.

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461 days ago

Take your work home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Five colour and styling tips with Resene for creating an at-home work space that works for you.

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461 days ago

WIN $350 FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD HERO!

The Team from NZ Compare

Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?

NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one … View more
Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?

NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you.
Nominate now!

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