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.

1697 days ago

Poll: A place for green designs

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Architecture student Sarah Morris used Waterlea Racecourse to test ways of increasing houses per hectare, while keeping green space. Would you live in an experimental development like this? Where could we put it? Read the story here: bit.ly...

A place for green designs
  • 53.3% Yes, looks great
    53.3% Complete
  • 13.3% No, not private enough
    13.3% Complete
  • 33.3% Only in a standalone house
    33.3% Complete
  • 0% Only if it was walking distance to the Blenheim CBD
    0% Complete
  • 0% I would rent there but not buy there
    0% Complete
15 votes
1697 days ago

COVID-19: Spread by droplets

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

COVID-19 is spread by droplets. This means that when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, they may generate droplets containing the virus. These droplets are too large to stay in the air for long, so they quickly settle on surrounding surfaces.
Droplet-spread diseases can be spread by … View more
COVID-19 is spread by droplets. This means that when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, they may generate droplets containing the virus. These droplets are too large to stay in the air for long, so they quickly settle on surrounding surfaces.
Droplet-spread diseases can be spread by coughing and sneezing, close personal contact and contact with an object or surface with viral particles on it and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes. #COVID19

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1698 days ago

COVID-19: Everything you touch touches you

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

We are exposed to many viruses at any one time but there are two simple actions we can all do to help prevent us from catching or spreading viruses: thorough and frequent hand washing and drying, and sneeze and cough cover. #COVID19

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1698 days ago

Ryman pioneers a new way of living

Offering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.

“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just… View more
Offering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.

“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just move!” says dancer Audrey, 84. Poet Brian, 86, says “Poetry helps me to question and understand the meaning of life”, followed by a witty “– haven’t worked out what it means yet”.

As their residents blaze their own trails, Ryman matches that pioneering spirit. “Ryman villages offer living choices to suit everyone so that you can live the way you want.
Learn more

1699 days ago

Have micro-credentials helped you get ahead?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Gone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder. 

We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications… View more
Gone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder. 

We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications for specific skills. 

Perhaps you've pieced together a full qualification by doing online courses, or maybe you've taken a workshop rather than investing in a six-month course. We'd love to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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1704 days ago

Poll: What's your favourite thing about the Marlborough Farmers' Market?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Marlborough Farmers' Market will feature in the Lonely Planet Gourmet Trails guide to be released later this year.

Do you go to the Farmers' Market? What is your favourite part?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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What's your favourite thing about the Marlborough Farmers' Market?
  • 41.4% Stocking up on fresh fruit and veggies
    41.4% Complete
  • 24.1% Grabbing a coffee
    24.1% Complete
  • 13.8% Bumping into everyone I know
    13.8% Complete
  • 6.9% Listening to the live music
    6.9% Complete
  • 10.3% Snacking on a few local delicacies
    10.3% Complete
  • 3.4% Other- add detail in the comments
    3.4% Complete
29 votes
1699 days ago

COVID-19: what happens when someone is diagnosed?

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Whenever someone is diagnosed with COVID-19, teams immediately start work to identify who they might have come into close contact with. If you haven’t heard from a contact tracing team, your chances of catching COVID-19 are very low. #COVID19

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1699 days ago

Second hand Sunday coming soon

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Your trash could be someone else’s treasure! Second hand Sunday is coming to a driveway near you on Sunday 29 March. Simply reuse and recycle those household items you no longer want that might be of use to someone else.

Just register for the event, display the Council-provided sign on your … View more
Your trash could be someone else’s treasure! Second hand Sunday is coming to a driveway near you on Sunday 29 March. Simply reuse and recycle those household items you no longer want that might be of use to someone else.

Just register for the event, display the Council-provided sign on your letterbox on Sunday 29 March and leave the items at your gate for others to collect. To find out more visit

You can register here or email mdc@marlborough.govt.nz or Ph: 03 520 7400.
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1700 days ago

Togetherness Talk: Clubs of Marlborough

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

Voice of Islam is presenting a free talk at the Clubs of Marlborough on Tuesday March 10, to bring the community together in the week of the anniversary last year's mosque shootings. The doors open at 5.30pm, and the talk runs 6 - 7.30pm.

Guest speakers include Fahad Tasleem, Yusuf Chambers … View more
Voice of Islam is presenting a free talk at the Clubs of Marlborough on Tuesday March 10, to bring the community together in the week of the anniversary last year's mosque shootings. The doors open at 5.30pm, and the talk runs 6 - 7.30pm.

Guest speakers include Fahad Tasleem, Yusuf Chambers and John Fontain.

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1702 days ago

Decorate in style and save

Resene

Get decorating and $ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or … View more
Get decorating and $ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.

Resene products are designed and made in NZ and have been since Resene started in Wellington over 70 years ago.

Come in and get inspired to make the most of your home.
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1705 days ago

Can you guess what year this photo is from?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Marlborough! We’re excited to launch the Old Marlborough Neighbourly Group.

Join your neighbours to explore Marlborough of the yesteryear and share photos and memories of how Marlborough used to be.

Find out the history of this incredible photo by joining the Group now.
Join group now

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1703 days ago

Only 3 weeks to go until Neighbours Day Aotearoa kicks off!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, … View more
One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, he hosted a free barbecue at a park with the support of their local New Zealand Police to bring neighbours together to discuss setting it up. Every group is different in how it chooses to operate. Our policy is whatever works best for your area!

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1703 days ago

Create a pet basket

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.

Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.

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

Find out howView more
Give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.

Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.

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

Find out how to create your own.

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1704 days ago

👐🏻 Practising river safety using team work, finding support in each other.

Graeme Dingle Foundation

All of our programmes have a focus on team-building, learning to work through challenges with others.

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1705 days ago

Poll: Social media and coronavirus

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

There is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with … View moreThere is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with any examples of misinformation: kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz. Our question for you: Do you trust what your friends and family are sharing/saying about coronavirus on social media?

Social media and coronavirus
  • 7.4% Yes
    7.4% Complete
  • 52.3% No
    52.3% Complete
  • 40.3% Sometimes
    40.3% Complete
961 votes
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