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Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.
So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?
A map showing "mobility scooter expressways" has been published to help wheelchair and mobility scooter users get around Blenheim, in Marlborough.
It’s one of the uncomfortable facts of life that emergencies happen no matter where you are.
You might be at work, out shopping, walking the dog or having coffee with friends. Get everyone in your house to think about how you might get home (or to your agreed meeting place) after an … View moreIt’s one of the uncomfortable facts of life that emergencies happen no matter where you are.
You might be at work, out shopping, walking the dog or having coffee with friends. Get everyone in your house to think about how you might get home (or to your agreed meeting place) after an emergency. Check out the route and any alternatives.
You can even walk your planned route to see how long it would take – a good reason to get out and about on a winter’s day!
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Blenheim's old parking meters are about to be kicked to the kerb.
What would you like to see in their place?
Parking options
Pay-and-display: Customers pay for the time they require and a ticket is printed, to be placed on the dashboard of the car.
Pay-by-plate: Put money or card … View moreBlenheim's old parking meters are about to be kicked to the kerb.
What would you like to see in their place?
Parking options
Pay-and-display: Customers pay for the time they require and a ticket is printed, to be placed on the dashboard of the car.
Pay-by-plate: Put money or card into machine and enter number plate. The 'ticketless' system records your number plate and the time you arrived. Traffic wardens can regulate remotely. Mobile phone apps available to top up.
Pay-by-space: Solar or battery-powered sensors in the ground that detect the time of entry and exit from the park. The customer enters the space number at the meter. Read our full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...
We are looking for an experienced Part Time Chef/Cook to join our team. The applicant would need to be a team player with a positive attitude, able to work all shifts including weekends.
If you want work in a fresh, friendly environment then call Naomi Nailer, Village Manager on (03) 5775208 or… View moreWe are looking for an experienced Part Time Chef/Cook to join our team. The applicant would need to be a team player with a positive attitude, able to work all shifts including weekends.
If you want work in a fresh, friendly environment then call Naomi Nailer, Village Manager on (03) 5775208 or 0211366504.
Applications close Friday 3rd August 2018
What tips do you have for people who are finding it difficult to manage on the pension?
There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?
Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.
A late registration penalty of 50% is applied to every dog over the age of three months which has not been registered on or before 31 July 2018. Registering your dog is cheaper than getting a fine for not registering it. The fine for an unregistered dog is $300. Phone Animal Control on 03 520 9033 … View moreA late registration penalty of 50% is applied to every dog over the age of three months which has not been registered on or before 31 July 2018. Registering your dog is cheaper than getting a fine for not registering it. The fine for an unregistered dog is $300. Phone Animal Control on 03 520 9033 or email animalcontrol@xtra.co.nz if you have any queries. Online Dog Services are available on the Council’s website here.
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ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.
No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View moreACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.
No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.
Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.
Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Dogs on the back of a ute, on a dusty rural road: a scene that captures heartland New Zealand. But new MPI animal welfare regulations promise to complicate moving sheepdogs between paddocks, and other farming practices besides, with the threat of a fine from October.
Dogs on the back of a truck,… View moreDogs on the back of a ute, on a dusty rural road: a scene that captures heartland New Zealand. But new MPI animal welfare regulations promise to complicate moving sheepdogs between paddocks, and other farming practices besides, with the threat of a fine from October.
Dogs on the back of a truck, trailer or ute, travelling on a public road, had to be tied up with a leash or rope, if not in a cage or crate. The only exception to the rule was if farm dogs were actively helping to move livestock along public roads, in which case they could jump on and off a vehicle.
People caught breaking that law could be fined up to $900 under new Animal Welfare Regulations from October. Read the ministry's guide to the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations at mpi.govt.nz. Read more here
It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!
Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will… View moreIt's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!
Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will help you ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some in your bag or in the back of your car.
Buy in July and you'll SAVE! For every 4-Piece Combo Set you buy, we will plant a tree in an area of need. You order one, we plant one! It's just one small way we're helping kiwis reduce their use of plastic.
LIKE or THANK this post by Tuesday 31st July 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
The latest National Litter Count found that Blenheim has the lowest litter count in the country but our CBD is not as tidy as it was three years ago.
There are too many drink bottles, food packaging, cigarette butts and paper not getting into the bins.
Thank you to everyone in our community … View moreThe latest National Litter Count found that Blenheim has the lowest litter count in the country but our CBD is not as tidy as it was three years ago.
There are too many drink bottles, food packaging, cigarette butts and paper not getting into the bins.
Thank you to everyone in our community who picks up rubbish - you are helping to keep our place looking tidy. Keep up the good work.
The Council is also working on litter education – find out more at www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/refuse/marlborough-litter-project
We'd love to hear about the events you're organising so give us a call or drop us an email and we will add the event details to our What's On listing.
The event guide is printed in the Saturday Express each week and appears online.
5208906 or megan.leov@stuff.co.nz
Please tell … View moreWe'd love to hear about the events you're organising so give us a call or drop us an email and we will add the event details to our What's On listing.
The event guide is printed in the Saturday Express each week and appears online.
5208906 or megan.leov@stuff.co.nz
Please tell us a little about your event and include the date, time, location and pricing details.
Science offers hope, and you can help by taking part in a citizen science project - link to Kauri Rescue in the story.
The Marlborough Express reached out to locals this week to gage to severity of the issue of slippery streets in Blenhiem and Picton. In the last year, only four ACC claims specifically mentioned the slippery paving bricks of Blenheim and Picton. However there are concerns that accidents are … View moreThe Marlborough Express reached out to locals this week to gage to severity of the issue of slippery streets in Blenhiem and Picton. In the last year, only four ACC claims specifically mentioned the slippery paving bricks of Blenheim and Picton. However there are concerns that accidents are happening all the time and not being reported. Have you been affected by the slippery paths?
Read the full story here.
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