Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

2112 days ago

Call for Volunteers

The Team from Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough
Call for Volunteers!

Are you
• Interested in helping your community
• Of an enquiring mind
• Comfortable with computers
• Willing to keep learning… View more
Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough
Call for Volunteers!

Are you
• Interested in helping your community
• Of an enquiring mind
• Comfortable with computers
• Willing to keep learning
• Able to give half a day per week to
this worthwhile community service?

Interested ? Come along to…
Introduction to Citizens Advice Bureau
Friday 15 February
1.00pm – 3.00 pm
Marlborough Community Centre
25 Alfred Street, Blenheim

To register interest or for more information please phone
CAB Marlborough 578 4272 or
email marlborough@cab.org.nz

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2113 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Peri Peri Butterflied Chicken

Tegel

This spectacular free range butterflied chicken from Tegel will be the star of the table. Seasoned with tasty Peri Peri marinade it's perfectly matched with Tzatziki yoghurt dip and fragrant couscous.

Try cooking it on the BBQ; it takes less time than a standard chicken plus it'll … View more
This spectacular free range butterflied chicken from Tegel will be the star of the table. Seasoned with tasty Peri Peri marinade it's perfectly matched with Tzatziki yoghurt dip and fragrant couscous.

Try cooking it on the BBQ; it takes less time than a standard chicken plus it'll pick up all those fabulous barbecue flavours.

Combine good company with good food and your summer will be sizzling
Get the recipe

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2113 days ago

Dog owners warned of karaka berries risk

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council is warning dog owners about the risk of berries from karaka trees. The berries are highly toxic to dogs and consumption can be fatal.

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2113 days ago

What's hot this Auckland Anniversary Weekend

Communications Team from Auckland Council

To help you celebrate the 179th Auckland Anniversary, we’ve got a heap of events on offer. Here are some of the fantastic things you can do.

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2113 days ago

Getting more children on bikes

Communications Team from Auckland Council

The Auckland Bike Challenge is back for 2019 and partnering for the first time with Variety – the Children's Charity, which gifts bikes and helmets to children in need.

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2115 days ago

Trafalgar Europe on sale

Trafalgar

Experience the real Europe & Britain in 2019 with Trafalgar.

From the hulking fjords in Norway that look as though they’ve been ripped straight from a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, to the quaint neighbourhoods of Spain where sangria flows as freely as the native tongue, Europe is a continent of … View more
Experience the real Europe & Britain in 2019 with Trafalgar.

From the hulking fjords in Norway that look as though they’ve been ripped straight from a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, to the quaint neighbourhoods of Spain where sangria flows as freely as the native tongue, Europe is a continent of many wonderful contrasts. See history come to life before your very eyes as you traverse the varied landscapes, marvel at the icons and find your happy place with a collection of real Trafalgar experiences that you can’t find on any other tour.

With 116 handcrafted itineraries and 220 cities, leave the guidebooks at home and let us show you the Real Europe and Britain.

Good people. Good times. Good everything. The Good Life.

Plus save up to 10%* when you book and pay in full before 31Jan 2019.

For more information visit your local travel agent, visit trafalgar.com or call 0800 484 333

*T&Cs apply. Refer to trafalgar.com/en-nz/destinations/europe or your travel agent for full offer details.
Find out more!

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2115 days ago

Why we celebrate Auckland Anniversary Day

Communications Team from Auckland Council

In 1842, Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson decreed that 29 January would become Auckland's anniversary, marking the day in 1840 when he arrived in the Bay of Islands.

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2115 days ago

Poll: What is New Zealand's favourite cake?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, our life and style reporter is on the hunt for New Zealand's favourite flavour of cake.

We asked some experts which cake they believe Kiwis love the most - read their thoughts here. But want to make sure we are up to speed with what Kiwis really think! Which is your favourite… View more
Hi neighbours, our life and style reporter is on the hunt for New Zealand's favourite flavour of cake.

We asked some experts which cake they believe Kiwis love the most - read their thoughts here. But want to make sure we are up to speed with what Kiwis really think! Which is your favourite cake flavour?

What is New Zealand's favourite cake?
  • 21.6% Banana
    21.6% Complete
  • 35.9% Carrot
    35.9% Complete
  • 5.2% Lemon
    5.2% Complete
  • 0.9% Orange
    0.9% Complete
  • 10.9% Chocolate
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.8% Chocolate Mudcake
    8.8% Complete
  • 2.6% Red Velvet
    2.6% Complete
  • 0.3% Marble
    0.3% Complete
  • 2.3% Sponge
    2.3% Complete
  • 5.2% Fruitcake
    5.2% Complete
  • 4.8% Black Forest
    4.8% Complete
  • 1.5% Madeira
    1.5% Complete
2530 votes
2115 days ago

Northwest gales for parts of southern and central New Zealand

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a weather watch for the possibility of northwest gales becoming severe in the following areas: Canterbury High Country, Central Otago, Southern Lakes, Marlborough, Wellington, and Wairarapa.

People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case parts of … View more
MetService has issued a weather watch for the possibility of northwest gales becoming severe in the following areas: Canterbury High Country, Central Otago, Southern Lakes, Marlborough, Wellington, and Wairarapa.

People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case parts of this Watch are upgraded to a full Warning or further areas are added. Keep updated here

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2116 days ago

Fire sparks warning

The Team from Marlborough District Council

A fire at Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre earlier this week is a reminder that we need to dispose of rubbish responsibly.

Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says we can take simple measures, like ensuring batteries are not disposed of with other waste, to reduce the risk of fire.

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A fire at Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre earlier this week is a reminder that we need to dispose of rubbish responsibly.

Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says we can take simple measures, like ensuring batteries are not disposed of with other waste, to reduce the risk of fire.

The Centre has re-opened at reduced hours. Until its systems are up and running again, waste will be recorded manually. Customers should be patient with the process.

The investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
Learn more

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2116 days ago

Scan plan?

Paula Hulburt Reporter from Marlborough Express

It can be an anxious time waiting for any medical appointment but what do you do if you have to wait months for a scan? Has anyone here been in that position? Has it been a tought wait?

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2119 days ago

Help us make wasps buzz off for good!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. … View moreThey ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility.

Find out a bit more about the wasps and how we plan to eradicate them by clicking here.
Donate now

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2119 days ago

QuizAKL! What type of summer kiwi are you?

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Find out what the best activities and events are for you this summer.

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2119 days ago

Salmon recalled due to listeria fears

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Two salmon products are being recalled because they may contain listeria.

The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd has recalled a specific batch of its Southern Ocean brand New Zealand King Salmon Smoked Pieces and Regal Marlborough King Salmon brand Cold Smoked Salmon which may contain Listeria … View more
Two salmon products are being recalled because they may contain listeria.

The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd has recalled a specific batch of its Southern Ocean brand New Zealand King Salmon Smoked Pieces and Regal Marlborough King Salmon brand Cold Smoked Salmon which may contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

The affected batch is coded with M362D or M362N. The recall did not apply to any other Regal Marlborough or Southern Ocean brand products.

Consumers are being asked to check batch numbers and not consume the affected salmon, which was sold 200g and 500g vacuum packs.

The recall was a precautionary measure after test results for a single sample in the affected batch suggested it contained listeria. Read more here.

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2120 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Rosemary & Garlic Stuffed Chicken

Tegel

Make Tegel's Rosemary & Garlic Boneless Stuffed Chicken your Summer roast. Served with a delicious Parsnip & Pea Mash and drizzled with a Rosemary Balsamic Glaze, your guests will love this modern twist on a family classic.

Plus our boneless chicken roasts are designed with … View more
Make Tegel's Rosemary & Garlic Boneless Stuffed Chicken your Summer roast. Served with a delicious Parsnip & Pea Mash and drizzled with a Rosemary Balsamic Glaze, your guests will love this modern twist on a family classic.

Plus our boneless chicken roasts are designed with convenience in mind; they're in a ready-to-cook tray. Simply peel back the lid, put it in the oven and get back to that game of backyard cricket.
Get the recipe

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