Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1621 days ago

Ryman pioneers certainty

Ryman’s Peace of Mind guarantees provide a little certainty in your retirement. Our affordable base weekly fee is fixed for life*, our deferred management fee is capped at 20 per cent, one of the lowest around, and villages provide independent living, assisted living and a full range of care … View moreRyman’s Peace of Mind guarantees provide a little certainty in your retirement. Our affordable base weekly fee is fixed for life*, our deferred management fee is capped at 20 per cent, one of the lowest around, and villages provide independent living, assisted living and a full range of care options. These are just some of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.

*Some conditions apply.

Visit our website to find the village that’s right for you.
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1622 days ago

Special offer for all adventurers...

The Team from

We are offering an early bird special on our Jump to the Rescue registrations!

For a limited time only, sign up for just $35 and get that jump of a lifetime locked in this August.

Jump to the Rescue is our exciting fundraising event, perfect for adrenaline junkies looking to help a good cause! … View more
We are offering an early bird special on our Jump to the Rescue registrations!

For a limited time only, sign up for just $35 and get that jump of a lifetime locked in this August.

Jump to the Rescue is our exciting fundraising event, perfect for adrenaline junkies looking to help a good cause!

Join team SPCA, you won’t regret it:

- Simply sign up at www.spca.nz...
- Share your fundraising page and ask family and friends to sponsor you
- Raise $775 and you will skydive for free!

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1622 days ago

Libraries reopen with limited services

The Team from Marlborough District Council

The Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre are now open but they’re operating in a different way under Alert Level 2.

You can return library items via the after-hours facility, borrow, request and collect held items. To enter the library you have to show… View more
The Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre are now open but they’re operating in a different way under Alert Level 2.

You can return library items via the after-hours facility, borrow, request and collect held items. To enter the library you have to show your library card. This is to help with contact tracing; only one family member is allowed in at one time.

Some services including wifi, computer access, printing, newspapers and programmes such as Baby Rhyme Time are unavailable. The libraries are open from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Monday to Friday.
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1623 days ago

Poll: First long weekend at level 2

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

This weekend will be New Zealand's first long weekend with the freedoms of level 2. What are your plans - will you stay local, or have a weekend away?

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First long weekend at level 2
  • 2.8% Heading to the bach.
    2.8% Complete
  • 13.9% Visiting family/friends in another region.
    13.9% Complete
  • 0% Going camping.
    0% Complete
  • 0% Going hiking or surfing.
    0% Complete
  • 2.8% Exploring the Sounds.
    2.8% Complete
  • 77.8% Staying home.
    77.8% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - let us know in the comments!
    2.8% Complete
36 votes
1623 days ago

Inside New Zealand's hidden cave hotels

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard

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1623 days ago

Found Lost Dogs

Tabitha from Wairau & Waihopai Valleys

Found. Two gun dogs on Northbank Rd. Contact 03 5729221 Thanks

1624 days ago

Over 65? We want to hear from you!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We are looking for feedback from Neighbourly members throughout New Zealand on their health and wellbeing - and whether they saw our recent programme with TVNZ, Healthy For Life.

We'd love you to take our survey. It'll only take a couple of minutes.
Take the survey

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1624 days ago

Are you a local business needing support?

Support Local Shop Local

We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) … View more
We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) you'll know you're helping a proudly local company.
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1624 days ago

Original Art Studios Send a Card Campaign

Bonnie from Wairau & Waihopai Valleys

I have launched a #sendacard campaign on Trademe.
I have A LOT of card stock currently in the studio due to most of my normal stockist currently still being shut or having quite limited trading.


Its very simple.... if you would like to send a card to someone you love right now I can help you with… View more
I have launched a #sendacard campaign on Trademe.
I have A LOT of card stock currently in the studio due to most of my normal stockist currently still being shut or having quite limited trading.


Its very simple.... if you would like to send a card to someone you love right now I can help you with that!

Just browse my Trademe listings to see all the different card designs I currently have in the studio and if you see a card there that you like buy it ❤

Then you can e-mail me the message you would like written in your card and I will do so and post it on your behalf.
Check out all my listings here... there is currently 37 different designs so hopefully you can find something you like :)

I have also added some original art work and some limited edition prints.
www.trademe.co.nz...

I have set my auctions up with free shipping nation wide as that seemed like the simplest hassle free way to do it but please note - postage to Australia or world wide is not problem at all.... it will simply cost additional $1.30 per stamp for any extra stamps needed.

Price: $8

1625 days ago

Answers to your property price questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.

We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.

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1626 days ago

Compact that garage mess...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Upcycle a pallet and old kitchen forks to help keep garden tools organised.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself

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1627 days ago

Contacts chased up eight weeks after Covid case pulled from flight

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

Eight weeks after a man with coronavirus passed through Marlborough Airport trying to catch a flight home, and three days after questions from Stuff, airport staff have been tested.

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1627 days ago

Vines Village businesses optimistic despite closure of popular cafe

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

Businesses at the Vines Village are "optimistic" a new tenant will snap up the cafe quickly, following its closure amid financial pressures due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The award-winning cafe, deli and tap room closed on May 13 with the owners seeking a new tenant to run the cafe.

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Businesses at the Vines Village are "optimistic" a new tenant will snap up the cafe quickly, following its closure amid financial pressures due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The award-winning cafe, deli and tap room closed on May 13 with the owners seeking a new tenant to run the cafe.

Despite the cafe closure, other tenants and businesses at the Vines Village were reopening under level 2.

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1627 days ago

Crazy travel deals for Kiwis

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you've ever wanted to travel NZ, now is the time. These deals are incredible value.

1628 days ago

'Mum and dad' landlords affected by law changes

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.

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