Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

2227 days ago

What a mess! Did you see this happen?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

What a mess on Grove Rd this morning as passing traffic spread paint along the road.

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2228 days ago

Get ready for ShakeOut 2018

The Team from Marlborough District Council

ShakeOut 2018 is coming! On 18 October Marlborough will be joining in New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi.

This is a great opportunity for you to test your emergency plans and to join over 5500 other participants from Marlborough.

For more information check out … View more
ShakeOut 2018 is coming! On 18 October Marlborough will be joining in New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi.

This is a great opportunity for you to test your emergency plans and to join over 5500 other participants from Marlborough.

For more information check out our website
Find out more!

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2228 days ago

Poll: Metal in the water

Ian Allen Reporter from Marlborough Express

Hold up, what? We just found this on the council website:
"Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.

"Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a… View more
Hold up, what? We just found this on the council website:
"Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.

"Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mug full of water from your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings."

After the initial shock/horror subsided, it got us wondering about our region's tap habits. Any other habits we haven't thought of?

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Metal in the water
  • 42% I always run the tap - to let the water get cold
    42% Complete
  • 24% I always run the tap - to rinse the glass
    24% Complete
  • 2% I always run the tap - in case of spiders
    2% Complete
  • 16% I always run the tap - to flush out metals
    16% Complete
  • 12% I never run the tap - it wastes water
    12% Complete
  • 4% I never run the tap - I've never thought about it
    4% Complete
50 votes
2228 days ago

Poll: Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.

Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.

The … View more
Hi neighbours,

You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.

Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.

The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.

Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?

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Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?
  • 77.6% Yes, let's get rid of them
    77.6% Complete
  • 22.4% No, plastic straws are useful
    22.4% Complete
2774 votes
2232 days ago

WIN Tickets

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Congratulations to our winner Racheal Kenyon.

The boys are back and we have two tickets to give away.

Direct from Las Vegas, Oh What a Night! is a show that celebrates the hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in an entertaining format that has had audiences singing along, clapping and … View more
Congratulations to our winner Racheal Kenyon.

The boys are back and we have two tickets to give away.

Direct from Las Vegas, Oh What a Night! is a show that celebrates the hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in an entertaining format that has had audiences singing along, clapping and cheering for more.

Comment below and a friend could be enjoying a night out at the ASB Theatre Marlborough on October 17.

Competition closes Monday, October 1.

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2228 days ago

If the warranty has ended, it doesn't mean your rights have!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.

The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.

If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.

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2228 days ago

We're hitting the road!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Our road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about … View moreOur road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about the work they’re doing, or help us run workshops.

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2229 days ago

Poll: Who did you want to win The Block NZ?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, well that's The Block NZ over for another year... were you happy with the result?

If you missed it, you can relive all the action and drama of the auction here or check out our Block winners round-up, here.

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Who did you want to win The Block NZ?
  • 6.4% House 1 - Claire and Agni
    6.4% Complete
  • 42.2% House 2 - Ben and Tom
    42.2% Complete
  • 15.7% House 3 - Chlo and Em
    15.7% Complete
  • 35.7% House 4 - Amy and Stu
    35.7% Complete
1227 votes
2234 days ago

Poll: It's back for another season

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

With a new coat of paint and an extra carriage, the historic Marlborough Flyer steam train is ready to roll.
Are you planning a trip on the train this season?

Read our full story here: bit.ly...

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It's back for another season
  • 46.9% I can't wait to book my first trip on the train
    46.9% Complete
  • 9.4% I went from Picton to Blenheim last year
    9.4% Complete
  • 6.3% I went from Blenheim to Picton last year
    6.3% Complete
  • 9.4% I took trips in both directions last year
    9.4% Complete
  • 18.8% I don't plan to take a trip on the train any time soon
    18.8% Complete
  • 9.4% I've been on the train before but I'm looking forward to another trip
    9.4% Complete
32 votes
2229 days ago

Seven safety tips for magpie swooping season

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Nesting magpies can be particularly aggressive about defending their young – see how to stay safe when they swoop.

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2230 days ago

Poll: Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

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Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?
  • 49.4% Allbirds, the hi-tech shoe with an environmental goal, made from fine merino woo
    49.4% Complete
  • 31.8% Nomads, the 1980s crepe-soled schoolyard phenomenon set for a 2020 reboot;
    31.8% Complete
  • 18.9% Thick foot hair, as modelled by Peter Jackson’s hobbits.
    18.9% Complete
541 votes
2230 days ago

Drivers might pay more, learn why.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

At ACC, we’re proposing to increase the levies collected from road users to pay for the rising cost of road injuries. If you’re a road user, these proposals could affect you.

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

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2231 days ago

Holiday programmes - yay or nay?

Paula Hulburt Reporter from Marlborough Express

Next week will see our little cherubs get a two week break from school. Do you use a holiday programme? Are they value for money and which ones do you think are the best?

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2231 days ago

Discover a new New Zealand

Great Journeys of New Zealand

On 14th November 2016, a quake devastated the region of Kaikōura. Out of the devastation has come the creation of a new landscape and a stronger Kaikōura community. “Parts of Kaikōura now look like an alien landscape” said Stuff.

Be one of the first to discover the new New Zealand on the … View more
On 14th November 2016, a quake devastated the region of Kaikōura. Out of the devastation has come the creation of a new landscape and a stronger Kaikōura community. “Parts of Kaikōura now look like an alien landscape” said Stuff.

Be one of the first to discover the new New Zealand on the Coastal Pacific train, re-opening December 1st.

Photo credit: Marine Ecology Research Group, University Of Canterbury
Find out more

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2231 days ago

Subscribe to our weekly digital mag and win prizes!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting dahlia tubers, digging new garden beds, tumbling your compost, growing passionfruit and being sunsmart. Find out how to grow kūmara, make seed labels with the kids and enter to win some fabulous prizes including vouchers from … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting dahlia tubers, digging new garden beds, tumbling your compost, growing passionfruit and being sunsmart. Find out how to grow kūmara, make seed labels with the kids and enter to win some fabulous prizes including vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries, Roll 'N' Grow seed mats and prize packs from Goodbye Ouch.

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