Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

2168 days ago

Poll: Do you think Santa can be a woman?

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.

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Do you think Santa can be a woman?
  • 11.2% Yes
    11.2% Complete
  • 75.7% No
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.3% I'm not sure
    1.3% Complete
  • 11.8% I don't care
    11.8% Complete
3749 votes
2168 days ago

Flowers all year round with Resene!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Enjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this… View moreEnjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

2169 days ago

Planning for End-of-Life care

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Are you confused about Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Care Plans?
Come and talk with people who can help you and your whanau plan the end of life care that you want.
The Wine Station, Sinclair Street, Blenheim
Wednesday 5 December
1 – 3pm

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2169 days ago

Auckland day trips to take this summer

Communications Team from Auckland Council

To mark the start of summer, we’ve pulled together a few must-do day trips (and optional overnight stay ideas) for you to tick-off over the coming months.

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2169 days ago

Marlborough District Council joins dung beetle push

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Marlborough District Council is encouraging landowners, stock farmers and even viticulturists to purchase dung beetles, the humble critters that dramatically improve soil fertility and water quality by tunneling through soil and burying livestock dung.

At a briefing in Blenheim yesterday Shaun … View more
Marlborough District Council is encouraging landowners, stock farmers and even viticulturists to purchase dung beetles, the humble critters that dramatically improve soil fertility and water quality by tunneling through soil and burying livestock dung.

At a briefing in Blenheim yesterday Shaun Forgie, the director of Dung Beetle Innovations, and Peter Buckley, dairy farmer and former Waikato Federated Farmers president, explained the environmental and economic benefits of introducing dung beetles to a group of farmers and landowners. Read more

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2170 days ago

Poll: Would you pop a Popup Home in your backyard?

Popup Home

It's hard getting into your own home in New Zealand. At Popup Home we're refusing to give up on the Kiwi dream of a place to call your own. We've worked on an innovative and creative design to provide quality, affordable and easy to build homes, right out of the box.

Popup HomesView more
It's hard getting into your own home in New Zealand. At Popup Home we're refusing to give up on the Kiwi dream of a place to call your own. We've worked on an innovative and creative design to provide quality, affordable and easy to build homes, right out of the box.

Popup Homes are a way to:
- get into your first home
- set up a holiday bach
- make space for family
- accommodate renters or farm workers
- create a mobile office, cafe or expo booth
Find out more

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Would you pop a Popup Home in your backyard?
  • 85.4% Yes - what a great idea
    85.4% Complete
  • 14.6% No - I would look at other options
    14.6% Complete
512 votes
2171 days ago

Make your best Split Second Decision

The Team from ACC New Zealand

No matter how long you’ve been riding, the unexpected can always happen. Be an even better rider with Ride Forever coaching. Find out more!

2171 days ago

'tis the season for posting prezzies!

Matt Brown Reporter from Marlborough Express

But can you trust NZ Post with your special gifts?
What are your stories about sending packages?

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2171 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View more
Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.

Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.

Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.

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2172 days ago

Coastal Pacific service back on track

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Last Friday Mayor John Leggett joined the Prime Minister, officials, iwi representatives, guests and rail workers on the first passenger service between Picton and Kaikoura since the November 2016 earthquake.

Friday’s commemorative train left Picton, stopping in Blenheim to pick up Prime … View more
Last Friday Mayor John Leggett joined the Prime Minister, officials, iwi representatives, guests and rail workers on the first passenger service between Picton and Kaikoura since the November 2016 earthquake.

Friday’s commemorative train left Picton, stopping in Blenheim to pick up Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other guests. The train was welcomed into Kaikoura with cheers and applause from locals.

In Kaikoura, the Prime Minister announced an additional $40m in funding for the service, adding a new 63-seat carriage and a premium luxury carriage. The new funding allows the service to become year-round and to upgrade its reservation system. The full service resumes from Saturday 1 December.
Find out more!

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2177 days ago

Giveaway!

Matt Brown Reporter from Marlborough Express

The author of the viral Wonky Donkey children's book, Craig Smith, performed his excellent show at Wairau Valley School yesterday and gave us a signed copy of his latest book, Drizzly Bear, to give away to a lucky Marlburian.

Comment how many legs the Wonky Donkey has to be in the draw to win… View more
The author of the viral Wonky Donkey children's book, Craig Smith, performed his excellent show at Wairau Valley School yesterday and gave us a signed copy of his latest book, Drizzly Bear, to give away to a lucky Marlburian.

Comment how many legs the Wonky Donkey has to be in the draw to win the signed copy of Craig Smith's latest book Drizzly Bear.

2172 days ago

Summer sorted with Auckland Libraries

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Stuck for ideas these holidays? Auckland Libraries has your summer sorted with a great range of fun and free activities, events and services on offer.

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2172 days ago

Heavy rain for Wairarapa, the Tararua District, Marlborough and northwestern ranges of Nelson

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A complex low system covers the North Island and Tasman Sea, directing a moist easterly flow across central New Zealand. This flow is expected to tend more southerly on Wednesday, easing the rain about central areas.

Periods of heavy rain are expected about Wairarapa, the Tararua District, … View more
A complex low system covers the North Island and Tasman Sea, directing a moist easterly flow across central New Zealand. This flow is expected to tend more southerly on Wednesday, easing the rain about central areas.

Periods of heavy rain are expected about Wairarapa, the Tararua District, Marlborough including the Sounds and the northwestern ranges of Nelson, and a heavy rain Warning is in force for these areas.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case other areas are added. Keep updated here

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2172 days ago

Food Drive

Matt Brown Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Marlborough Community Foodbank has postponed their annual food appeal due to wet weather.

The collection will take place between 6 and 8pm next Monday, December 3.

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2173 days ago

Want a REAL future in Dairy?

Taratahi Institute of Agriculture

There are only four of the 10 places still available in 2019 at the prestigious Central North Island Dairy Academy (CNIDA), which starts in February. All of the 2018 class have begun, or are about to begin their first advanced roles in dairy, and tutor/farmer Dave Horner says there are already … View moreThere are only four of the 10 places still available in 2019 at the prestigious Central North Island Dairy Academy (CNIDA), which starts in February. All of the 2018 class have begun, or are about to begin their first advanced roles in dairy, and tutor/farmer Dave Horner says there are already employers lining up for the next group of graduates.

It’s an intensive 37-week residential programme, based near Taupo, which combines theory, practical training and on-farm experience based around the Massey University Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5). To find out more and to enrol, visit the Taratahi website.
Find out more!

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