Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

1969 days ago

What if I don’t have a family doctor?

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

If you don’t have a doctor or you are not sure where to go, call Healthline, 24/7 on 0800 611 116 for FREE health advice.
You can find a family doctor (and see their prices) on www.healthpoint.co.nz.... Enter your address to find one near you.
#healthcarestartshere

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1974 days ago

Will pay-by-plate parking bring you into town?

Ian Allen Reporter from Marlborough Express

The kerbside parking meters outside Blenheim School are being removed, as part of the council's switch to pay-by-plate. If you could remove, or add parking meters, to any street in Blenheim, where would it be?
*Please include NFP if comments not for print.

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1975 days ago

Will you be affected by this closure?

Elesha Gordon Reporter from Marlborough Express

A Blenheim Post Shop is to close next month.Will you be affected?

The New Zealand Post Shop at Countdown Redwoodtown put a sign above their post boxes stating that, as of July 1, they would be shutting up shop. Countdown shopper Trina Russell said she was surprised to hear of the closure and … View more
A Blenheim Post Shop is to close next month.Will you be affected?

The New Zealand Post Shop at Countdown Redwoodtown put a sign above their post boxes stating that, as of July 1, they would be shutting up shop. Countdown shopper Trina Russell said she was surprised to hear of the closure and was a little miffed she would need to travel further to post her parcels. Read more about the decision here.

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1970 days ago

Gameday food for watching the footy

Mainland Cheese

One of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.

Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar … View more
One of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.

Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar pizza and impossible to fail Harvati quiche.

So stop off at the chiller section of the supermarket to stock up on quality Mainland cheeses to help craft and create some delicious snacks. Then no matter how your team plays, your friends will go home happy.
Find out more

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1971 days ago

*WIN* a French Country Collections diffuser!

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Cosy up this winter and subscribe to your favourite magazine on Mags4Gifts and go in the draw to win one of 12 French Country diffuser! Valued at $59. Subscribe now

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1972 days ago

Graeme Dingle Foundation and New Zealand Rugby empowering our tamariki!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🏉 As the official charity for New Zealand Rugby, we're proud to partner with our sporting heroes to help provide a better future for our tamariki.

Learn more in the link provided!

#NZR #Rugby #AllBlacks #BlackFerns #GraemeDingleFoundation

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1972 days ago

Tomorrow is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 💜

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If … View more
Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse know that it's okay to speak out...

Call 0800 EA NOT OK (08000 32 668 65) for free and confidential help or visit the Age Concern New Zealand website for more advice and resources:

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1972 days ago
1972 days ago

Poll: Would you prefer your own water meter or a shared 'street meter'?

Ian Allen Reporter from Marlborough Express

Hard-to-find pipes prompt eleventh hour rethink to water meter plan three years in the making in Renwick and Havelock. Where do you stand on the water meter debate?

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Would you prefer your own water meter or a shared 'street meter'?
  • 11.1% A meter for every house - that's what we were promised
    11.1% Complete
  • 30.6% A meter for every house - I'm not paying for my neighbour's water
    30.6% Complete
  • 0% A meter per street - it will work out about the same
    0% Complete
  • 0% A meter per street - it will save the council a lot of money
    0% Complete
  • 58.3% Just leave it like it is in Blenheim
    58.3% Complete
36 votes
1972 days ago

Autumn art made easy

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

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

Find out how to create this quick and … View more
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

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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1975 days ago

Poll: How are you heating your home this winter?

Elesha Gordon Reporter from Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - Blenheim residents are preparing to hunker down for winter, with many making moves in the home heating department.

The Marlborough District Council issued more than 70 consents for log or wood burners in May. They were a mix of upgrades, new builds, and replacements of … View more
Hi neighbours - Blenheim residents are preparing to hunker down for winter, with many making moves in the home heating department.

The Marlborough District Council issued more than 70 consents for log or wood burners in May. They were a mix of upgrades, new builds, and replacements of "non-compliant" fireplaces.

Home heating accounted for a little under half of all buildings consents last month. Read more here.

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How are you heating your home this winter?
  • 34.3% Heat Pump
    34.3% Complete
  • 49.3% Fire place
    49.3% Complete
  • 1.5% Gas heater or fire
    1.5% Complete
  • 4.5% Electric heater
    4.5% Complete
  • 10.4% Other (comment below)
    10.4% Complete
67 votes
1973 days ago

Mate Ma’a Tonga fan day: Monday 17 June, 3.30pm, Mt Smart Stadium

Helen Shaw from

The Mate Ma’a Tonga team are inviting their fans to attend the Auckland fan day (full details below) on Monday 17 June at Mt Smart Stadium for a chance to meet the team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test against the Kiwis on 22 June.
The event, starting at 3.30pm, will feature a DJ, junior … View more
The Mate Ma’a Tonga team are inviting their fans to attend the Auckland fan day (full details below) on Monday 17 June at Mt Smart Stadium for a chance to meet the team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test against the Kiwis on 22 June.
The event, starting at 3.30pm, will feature a DJ, junior performances and signing and selfie stations.

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1973 days ago

Poll: Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View more
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.

To read more, click here

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Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?
  • 27.7% Yes
    27.7% Complete
  • 72.3% No
    72.3% Complete
2119 votes
1974 days ago

Poll: Should smoking be banned in Blenheim's CBD?

Ian Allen Reporter from Marlborough Express

Nelson Marlborough Health wants to work with the Marlborough District Council to extend smokefree areas to outdoor dining and the town centre. Should smoking be banned in Blenheim's CBD?

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Should smoking be banned in Blenheim's CBD?
  • 46.2% Yes - it's disgusting walking past a pub and breathing second-hand smoke
    46.2% Complete
  • 23.1% Yes - we have to make difficult decisions to make Aotearoa smokefree by 2025
    23.1% Complete
  • 15.4% No - smokers need somewhere to go too
    15.4% Complete
  • 15.4% No - just implement smokefree outdoor areas
    15.4% Complete
52 votes
1974 days ago

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New … View more
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

To read the story click here

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 71.1% No
    71.1% Complete
  • 6.6% I don't mind either way
    6.6% Complete
2257 votes
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