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2395 days ago

Are you aware of the bus driver strikes?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Auckland,
Have you organised other transport amid strikes this week? Some AT metro bus services will be cancelled from April 17 until April 27. So make sure you have a ride sorted! Will you be affected by the strikes?
To find out more about the cancellations, click here.

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2390 days ago

Looking for feedback on Blenheim's bus services

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

People are being urged to complete a survey to give an idea of what passenger numbers could look like before the Marlborough District Council decides on new bus routes.
What new areas should the bus routes include?
What time of the day should the bus travel?
Would you take the bus if it were … View more
People are being urged to complete a survey to give an idea of what passenger numbers could look like before the Marlborough District Council decides on new bus routes.
What new areas should the bus routes include?
What time of the day should the bus travel?
Would you take the bus if it were more convenient?

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2390 days ago

We need your help .....

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Do you know a Marlborough woman whose husband/fiance went away to war and never returned? We would like tell her story ahead of Anzac Day on Wednesday.

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2390 days ago

Invitation to attend a public meeting

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Meet the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction panel in Nelson next week (3 May). Marlborough people have the option of attending by video conference from Wairau Hospital, Blenheim. The panel want to hear from people with a range of backgrounds and views. Spread the word...
More … View more
Meet the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction panel in Nelson next week (3 May). Marlborough people have the option of attending by video conference from Wairau Hospital, Blenheim. The panel want to hear from people with a range of backgrounds and views. Spread the word...
More info here: www.nmdhb.govt.nz...

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2390 days ago

Environment Court decision protects Crater Hill and Pūkaki Peninsula

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Crater Hill (Ngā Kapua Kohuora) volcanic cone and the elite soils of Pūkaki Peninsula are to remain protected from residential development and future urbanisation under a significant decision of the Environment Court.

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2390 days ago

Marlborough Bus Survey – give us your feedback

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Would you take the bus if there was a commuter service? Would you use the bus instead of driving or taxiing to the airport? These are some of the questions Marlborough District Council wants your feedback on.

The Marlborough Transport (Bus) Survey runs until Friday 4 May. The information … View more
Would you take the bus if there was a commuter service? Would you use the bus instead of driving or taxiing to the airport? These are some of the questions Marlborough District Council wants your feedback on.

The Marlborough Transport (Bus) Survey runs until Friday 4 May. The information collected will be used to gauge interest in expanding the bus service to Renwick and from Burleigh/Boulevard Park on Taylor to Blenheim town centre.

The survey will also try to establish whether other bus services in the region are likely to be viable.

Click here for more information and to fill out the survey:
Take the Survey!

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2393 days ago

What are you up to this weekend?

The Warehouse Blenheim

Rally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we … View moreRally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we live in and love. Join us in helping to beautify our communities, take heaps of pictures, and share them with #CleanupNZ. Let’s get to work!

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2393 days ago

Why should your mum be a Queen for a day?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Why should your mum be a Queen for a day?
Write us a letter and tell us the reasons why your mum should be a Queen for the day.
Entries must be received no later than noon on Friday, April 27.
Your mum will need to take some time off on Friday, May 4 for her special day.
mailbox@stuff.co.nz
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Why should your mum be a Queen for a day?
Write us a letter and tell us the reasons why your mum should be a Queen for the day.
Entries must be received no later than noon on Friday, April 27.
Your mum will need to take some time off on Friday, May 4 for her special day.
mailbox@stuff.co.nz
PO Box 242
Blenheim7201
or deliver your letter to our office on the corner of Arthur & Seymour Sts.

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2394 days ago

Great news for Garden Marlborough fans

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Great to see Rapaura Springs Wines have joined Garden Marlborough this year .... AND that the Stihl Shop Garden Fete will be held in Pollard Park.
Will you be attending a Garden Marlborough workshop this year?

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2394 days ago

Get creative with free school holiday fun

Communications Team from Auckland Council

From printing t-shirts to designing skateboards or experiencing The Wizard of Oz like never before, head to Auckland Council’s arts centres. They have the best live theatre, free exhibitions and fun workshops these school holidays.

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2394 days ago

Poll: Should Auckland invest more in cycleways?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Cycling along some of Auckland's arterial roads has been described as "downright terrifying" by those on bikes. So what are your thoughts on the topic? To read more, click here.

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Should Auckland invest more in cycleways?
  • 45.9% Yes, investing in cycleways is needed
    45.9% Complete
  • 54.1% No, the money would be better spent elsewhere
    54.1% Complete
641 votes
2395 days ago

Auckland wins Ultimate Sports City third time running

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland has been named ‘Best Medium City’ at the prestigious SportsBusiness Ultimate Sports City Awards for the third consecutive time. The ‘Best Medium City’ award is open to cities with populations between 1.3 and 2 million.

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2395 days ago

Have your say on Marlborough's future

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Mayor John Leggett wants the public to have their say on the council's plans for the future. The plans have been made and money is ready to be spent - so where do you want it to go?
To read more, click here.

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2395 days ago

Are you a member of Grey Power?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Did you receive an email - possibly from Leon Ash - attacking a Grey Power presidential candidate ahead of the elections?
Reporter Emily Heyward would like to hear from you. Her email is emily.heyward@stuff.co.nz or phone 0275860277.

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2401 days ago

What to do if your power's off

Reporter Homed

If you're one of the thousands of people still without power after the storms, hang on in there.

We know it's not always possible to stay with friends or family who are still connected, so here are a few tips to help you be as comfortable as possible at home during a lengthy power … View more
If you're one of the thousands of people still without power after the storms, hang on in there.

We know it's not always possible to stay with friends or family who are still connected, so here are a few tips to help you be as comfortable as possible at home during a lengthy power outage.

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