Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

2206 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with the Resene October Sale!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene… View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene cleaning range! Available at your local Resene ColorShop until 31 October 2018.

* Discount off the normal retail price. Excludes WallPrint, trade products and PaintWise levy. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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2206 days ago

Poll: Are the Wither Hills Blenheim's Golden Gate Bridge?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Golden Gate Bridge, in San Francisco, needs constant love and attention, just like Marlborough's Wither Hills.

The iconic US bridge is famous for its never-ending upkeep; for the Marlborough District Council, the Wither Hills are a bit like that.

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Are the Wither Hills Blenheim's Golden Gate Bridge?
  • 6.7% I can see the likeness
    6.7% Complete
  • 93.3% That's a bit of a stretch
    93.3% Complete
15 votes
2207 days ago

First steps for Marlborough Mile

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Stage one of the Blenheim Business Association’s ‘Marlborough Mile’ walking circuit has begun. The ‘Station to Town’ green-line wayfinding route provides a clear link for visitors from the Railway Station to the town centre.

This circuit is the first element of the … View more
Stage one of the Blenheim Business Association’s ‘Marlborough Mile’ walking circuit has begun. The ‘Station to Town’ green-line wayfinding route provides a clear link for visitors from the Railway Station to the town centre.

This circuit is the first element of the ‘Marlborough Mile project’ which will form an interactive and playful mile-long walking loop throughout Blenheim’s town centre, celebrating Marlborough’s key industries, its heritage, culture and climate.
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2208 days ago

The Nutcracker – selling fast! Book today.

Royal New Zealand Ballet

On a sparkling Christmas Eve, in a house adorned with wreaths and stockings and the most beautiful Christmas tree, a young girl is given an enchanted Nutcracker doll. Together they will discover a magical world – and you’re invited.

Don’t miss this unforgettable Christmas adventure by the … View more
On a sparkling Christmas Eve, in a house adorned with wreaths and stockings and the most beautiful Christmas tree, a young girl is given an enchanted Nutcracker doll. Together they will discover a magical world – and you’re invited.

Don’t miss this unforgettable Christmas adventure by the Royal New Zealand Ballet. With just a few weeks until opening night, seats are selling fast. Share the magic with the people you love, with tickets to this family favourite.

Don’t miss The Ryman Healthcare season of The Nutcracker. 8th and 9th November at the ASB Theatre Marlborough.
Buy tickets here!

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2209 days ago

How will this affect your wages?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

For most workers, part of your wage goes to ACC. We’re proposing you pay more because accidents and medical costs have gone up. If you’re a wage earner, these proposals could affect you.

Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
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2210 days ago

Reminder for motorists this long weekend

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Note on speed threshold: Over the holiday period – 4pm on Friday 19 October to 6am on Tuesday 23 October 2018 – if you're detected by a safe speed camera exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 4 km/h, you are highly likely to be ticketed.

Police and the NZ Transport Agency are … View more
Note on speed threshold: Over the holiday period – 4pm on Friday 19 October to 6am on Tuesday 23 October 2018 – if you're detected by a safe speed camera exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 4 km/h, you are highly likely to be ticketed.

Police and the NZ Transport Agency are reminding people to start their journey well rested and stay safe on the roads if they are going away for the long weekend.

“Share the road like it’s your family driving around you,” says Superintendent Steve Greally, National Manager Road Policing. “This is where Police’s focus remains as well. We know the four main behaviours that contribute to death and serious injury on our roads are people driving distracted, drivers impaired by fatigue, drugs, or alcohol, drivers speeding, and people not wearing their seatbelt.

Statistics: During Labour weekend in 2017 there were five fatal crashes and 76 reported injury crashes. These crashes resulted in six deaths, 23 serious injuries and 103 minor injuries.

In 2017, fatigue was a contributing factor in 32 fatal crashes and 100 serious injury crashes. Driver fatigue is difficult to identify or recognise as contributing to a crash. This means it’s likely that fatigue is under-recorded, and contributes to more crashes than we realise.

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2210 days ago

Resene labour weekend project

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Need a headboard to finish off your master bedroom but can’t find one to suit? Why not create your own one inspired by the sun or moon using your favourite colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to … View moreNeed a headboard to finish off your master bedroom but can’t find one to suit? Why not create your own one inspired by the sun or moon using your favourite colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

2211 days ago

Planning on hitting the water this weekend? ⛵💦

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia ora water-lovers!

Here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones are well prepared and stay safe:

1. Check the marine weather forecast before you go out, it could save your life! 58% of boaties already check it. We want the other 42% to make it a habit. MetService New Zealand's … View more
Kia ora water-lovers!

Here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones are well prepared and stay safe:

1. Check the marine weather forecast before you go out, it could save your life! 58% of boaties already check it. We want the other 42% to make it a habit. MetService New Zealand's Marine App makes it easy.

2. Tests your life jackets. Pull hard on the straps and see if any of them stretch or rip. Check all over for any existing tears in the straps and any cuts or punctures in the life jacket. If yes, do not use the life jacket, dispose of it, and replace it. Always check if it floats before putting them on. Keep in mind kapok life jackets should not be used as they can absorb water and sink, their cotton straps also easily rip! Burn them or bin them, but whatever you do - don't use or resell them.

3. For this year's Safer Boating Week, boaties are being reminded to “Prep, Check, Know” - prepare your boat, check your gear and know the rules before going on the water.

Let's put in the time and effort to make sure there are NO water related accidents or deaths this Labour Day long-weekend! Don't forget to look out for each other and report any concerns you have to local authorities.

#SaferBoatingWeek
#NSNZemergencypreparedness

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2212 days ago

Don't forget to enter Colour Your Community!

Resene

For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

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For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
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2212 days ago

Poll: Should the speed limit around Kaikōura be dropped?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Are you driving from Marlborough to Kaikōura this long Labour Day weekend? NZTA wants to drop speed limits on SH1 around Kaikōura to 80kmh permanently, and the Hundalee Hills could drop to 60kmh. Unnecessary, or smart move? Reply to tell us why.

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Should the speed limit around Kaikōura be dropped?
  • 48.4% Nah, it's fine as is
    48.4% Complete
  • 16.1% Smart move, there's been too many fatalities
    16.1% Complete
  • 9.7% I'd drop the limit below 80kmh north and south of Kaikōura
    9.7% Complete
  • 9.7% I think 60kmh through the Hundalees is too slow
    9.7% Complete
  • 9.7% Maybe we could get tourists to improve their driving instead
    9.7% Complete
  • 6.5% Let's raise the speed limit to 110kmh on the straights
    6.5% Complete
31 votes
2212 days ago

Get Ready To Drop, Cover, Hold! 😁👍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Friendly reminder that Shake Out, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is happening tomorrow.

At 9:30am over 800,000 people across the country will drop, cover, and hold!

Are you joining in?

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

2212 days ago

Help Youthline change lives

The Warehouse Blenheim

We're partnering with Youthline to support young people in crisis to get the help they need. When you buy a $2 pen or donate at the checkout before 30th Oct you’ll help ensure that every call, text, and email to Youthline gets answered.

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2213 days ago

Social climbers - the comedy - is touring NZ!

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Buy tickets here!

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2213 days ago

Tasman Mako Semi-Final in Nelson

Les Edwards from Tasman Rugby Union Blenheim

This Friday (19 Oct) head over to Trafalgar Park, Nelson for a Mitre 10 Cup Premiership semi-final against Canterbury. Kick off at 7.35pm. Tickets online at www.mako.nz... or at the usual outlets #FinzUp

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2214 days ago

New funds for local parks and reserves

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Marlborough District Council has just approved $1.75 million for some great local facilities, including playground equipment, tennis courts, improved sports grounds and more.

Further information here.

Pictured: Harling Park.
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