Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

Voted for NZ's Merriest Home yet?

Voted for NZ's Merriest Home yet?

Check out the finalists and take your pick!

813 days ago

Who is your favourite gardening superhero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, in the October issue of NZ Gardener, you'll see the five finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year competition. They've all done amazing things for their communities. You can read about their wonderful work here, and then vote for your favourite.

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814 days ago

Memories shared and tears shed

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Half of Marlborough's councillors have retired following the final full council meeting, taking with them more than 70 years of experience.

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814 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for celery?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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815 days ago

Your base weekly fee is fixed

Ryman Healthcare

Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little… View more
Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little on yourself if you feel like it! Take up that hobby you’ve dreamed of or plan a holiday somewhere warm.

It’s easy to live life your way when you have freedom to do the things you enjoy. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.
Find out more

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817 days ago

Personalised Plate SAVVVY

Clare from North Blenheim

Two plates as good as new for sale. SAVVVY
Excellent for wine lovers or a savvy business!

Price: $3,999

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818 days ago

Get quake safe now, not later.

Earthquake Comission

If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones.

So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe. The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a … View more
If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones.

So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe. The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder to look at your chimney.

Everything you need to know is at EQC’s site. Don’t wait for the next earthquake to shake you into action, get started now.
Find out more

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818 days ago

'Gently rolling' or 'sharp jolt'?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattled homes all over the country at 9.07pm on Thursday, and was centred 30km north-east of French Pass at a depth of 51km. Did you feel the quake?

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818 days ago

Homed Marlborough Express - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Marlborough Property Express

Our House of the Week this week is a four bedroom home with an additional family flat, and a huge garage in Rarangi. For sale through Bev Hodgetts from Harcourts. Check it out on page 2 of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Marlborough Property Express to find agents … View more
Our House of the Week this week is a four bedroom home with an additional family flat, and a huge garage in Rarangi. For sale through Bev Hodgetts from Harcourts. Check it out on page 2 of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Marlborough Property Express to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Marlborough Property Express.

Distribution & Delivery:
- 20,000 copies delivered every Thursday inside the Marlborough Midweek and stands around Blenheim.

For more information:
- Please ask your agent to contact Bronwyn Hawkins bronwyn.hawkins@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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819 days ago

For Waitangi Day

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Simple stripes create stunning results with these great craft ideas. Brighten up some old napkins (or plain new ones) with eye-catching designs inspired by traditional patterns using Resene paint. Plus paint your own height chart and Ti rakau.

Find out how to create your own.

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820 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for new potatoes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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821 days ago

Sharing our rich history

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

A group of Year 10 students from Australia have been amazed by Ted Perano's whaling stories, the Edwin Fox, Waikawa Marae and all the "pretty" hills during their Marlborough visit last week.

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822 days ago

Homed Marlborough Express - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Marlborough Property Express

Your golden opportunity to live the Marlborough lifestyle- check it out on page 5 of Homed. For sale through Bryan Palmer from Harcourts.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Marlborough Property Express to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them … View more
Your golden opportunity to live the Marlborough lifestyle- check it out on page 5 of Homed. For sale through Bryan Palmer from Harcourts.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Marlborough Property Express to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Marlborough Property Express.

Distribution & Delivery:
- 20,000 copies delivered every Thursday inside the Marlborough Midweek and stands around Blenheim.

For more information:
- Please ask your agent to contact Bronwyn Hawkins bronwyn.hawkins@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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823 days ago

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As well as the top stories of the week from around the region, the Marlborough Digest delivers upcoming events and the news you can't miss.

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826 days ago

Concrete wall

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Brighten up a tired concrete wall with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to brighten up your wall.

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830 days ago

Fancy winning some tiakarete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete (chocolate) to give away, so whether it's naming the days of … View more
You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete (chocolate) to give away, so whether it's naming the days of the week, sharing your pepeha, or just a cheery kia ora - it's all about giving it a go.

Share any kōrero or kupu in the comments below to be in to win. Kia kaha!

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