Top of the South Neighbourhood Support

Top of the South Neighbourhood Support Join the Top of the South Neighbourhood Support to keep Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman safe. There are plenty of ways you can help support what we do.

You can improve and support local neighbourhoods by donating, volunteering or advocating! Here is our donation page;
https://givealittle.co.nz/org/top-of-the-south-neighbourhood-support

It's free to join - be part of the movement that celebrates neighbours! www.tsns.org.nz

On 29 September each year New Zealand Police commemorate Police Remembrance Day. The service honours the courage and s...
28/09/2026

On 29 September each year New Zealand Police commemorate Police Remembrance Day.
The service honours the courage and sacrifice of New Zealand Police Officers who were slain on duty, and New Zealand Police employees who died as result of their police duties. Police staff across the country will wear the Remembrance Pin, a huia feather with the NZ Police chevron.
"Huia e! Huia tangata kotahi. He tōtara kua hinga." The feather of the huia, for someone special, one dearly departed.

Our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues who carry their memory. Thank you for your service to our communities, aroha nui 🩵

The National Police Remembrance Service from the Royal NZ Police College, Porirua, will be livestreamed at 11am on the New Zealand Police and New Zealand Police Museum pages.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1HY2RdcAKU/

28/09/2026

🪼 Lion's Mane Jellyfish: Back along Nelson coastlines

Lion's mane jellyfish get their name from their spectacular, flowing tentacles that look like a lion's mane. Here in New Zealand waters, they're typically around 50 centimetres across, though they can grow much larger, over two metres, in colder northern regions. The bigger ones tend to stay further out to sea.

🪼 What they look like:
• Young jellyfish are light orange, tan, or sometimes nearly see-through
• Adults are reddish and get darker as they age
🪼 Where and when to spot them: These jellyfish drift near the water's surface (within 20 metres of the top) and rely on ocean currents to get around, as they're not strong swimmers. You're most likely to see them washed up on our beaches during spring and summer, as that's when they've reached their full size and currents push them toward shore.

Heads up: While admiring these beautiful creatures is fine, remember that their tentacles can sting, so it's best to look but not touch – even if they're stranded on the beach!

Important Safety Tips:
• Lion’s mane tentacles can deliver a painful sting, though they are not usually dangerous.
• Swimmers can wear rash vests or wetsuits for protection.
• Keep dogs away from jellyfish. If ingested, seek veterinary advice immediately.

Treating a jellyfish sting (for people and dogs):
1. Flush the stung area with sea water (or fresh water if unavailable) to remove tentacles.
2. Use a dry towel to remove any remaining tentacles. Wear gloves if possible.
3. Soak the stung area in heated tap water (up to 45°C) for 15-20 minutes. Repeat as needed for up to two hours, with breaks to cool the skin.
4. Take pain relief after hot-water soaking.
5. Seek medical aid if symptoms of an allergic reaction occur.

⏰ Daylight Saving begins this Sunday 27 September 2026 at 2:00 am (clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 am) 🕒Traditionally w...
24/09/2026

⏰ Daylight Saving begins this Sunday 27 September 2026 at 2:00 am (clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 am) 🕒
Traditionally we all use daylight savings as a reminder to check that our smoke alarms are in good working order. This year, along with checking your own smoke alarms, we encourage you to LOOK OUT for your friends, family, and neighbours; REACH OUT to those who may need assistance checking their own alarms; and HELP OUT your neighbours to ensure everyone in your community is Firewise. 🔥
Head to Fire and Emergency NZ's website for tips and advice on smoke alarms and fire safety: https://www.fireandemergency.nz/.../home.../smoke-alarms/

To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori we're sharing some whakataukī (Māori proverbs) that relate to people and community a...
17/09/2026

To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori we're sharing some whakataukī (Māori proverbs) that relate to people and community and represent what Neighbourhood Support is all about!

10/09/2026

If the taps stopped working tomorrow, how much water would your household have?
💧 Keep at least 9 litres per person for three days (for drinking and basic hygiene).
🐾 Include water for your pets.
📅 Date stored water and check it every six months.
You do not need special containers to get started - clean plastic soft-drink bottles are a good option!
Find more about storing water at getready.govt.nz/storing-water

Vibrant and caring communities are vital for wellbeing 🫶 Feeling connected to your community means you’re less likely to...
02/09/2026

Vibrant and caring communities are vital for wellbeing 🫶 Feeling connected to your community means you’re less likely to feel isolated, and more likely to have a support system in place if you do go through hard times.
It also helps you sustain good mental wellbeing; people who feel a strong sense of belonging in their community are three times more likely to report very good or excellent mental health.

21/07/2026

It’s official – New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation), is happening on Wednesday 21 October at 1:30pm!

It’s very easy to take part:

📝 Register your household, school, business or marae at getready.govt.nz/sign-up.

🌎 On ShakeOut Day, Drop, Cover and Hold for 30-60 seconds. If you're in a tsunami evacuation zone, practice your tsunami hīkoi by moving immediately out of your tsunami evacuation zone by going to the nearest high ground or as far inland as you can.

🎁 There are 90 prizes up for grabs just for signing up and taking part!

💡 That's the beauty of ShakeOut - you can run your ShakeOut drill whenever and however works best for you. We'll send you all the information you need to get started by signing up at getready.govt.nz/sign-up.

08/07/2026

Turn your headlights on if you're out in bad weather today – don't rely on auto lights if your vehicle has them.

You should always turn your lights on when it’s raining. If your wipers are on your lights should be on too.

Newer vehicles have auto lights that turn on when it's dark, but you’ll often need to manually turn the headlights on in dim conditions during the day (such as in bad weather). The automatic function often doesn't activate during daytime, even when visibility is low.

Use your headlights when it’s raining because many of us have silver, grey, or white vehicles which easily blend into the road, grey sky, and water spray. Having your headlights on dipped activates your rear position lights. Together your lights make you much more visible to people behind you and people coming towards you.

Put simply: If your wipers are on, your lights should be on too.

You can’t have your headlights on full beam when you’re around people – it’s illegal. Your headlights must be dipped, even in heavy rain. Practically, that means you should only consider using full beam when you're not around other people and you’re driving on an unlit or poorly-lit road.

When the weather is bad, always check our pages to see if state highways are affected before you travel. Follow us if you aren’t already. You can find more information in this post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HJqwn4Sxa/

07/07/2026

Police continue the search for Natalie today in the Pōhara area. A land and water search will be conducted using Land Search and Rescue search teams, Surf Rescue inflatable rescue boats, drones and DOC staff to support.

To help with search efforts, Police are keen to hear from anyone who was in the water in the Pōhara area around 8am yesterday, Monday 6 July. Any information can prove vital in our search, so please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Police are also asking for anyone with CCTV in the area to check their cameras and let us know if you've captured movements of Natalie.

The 80-year-old was last seen at about 8am yesterday, leaving her home on foot.

Natalie was wearing a light pink woollen hooded jersey (oodie) and black sneakers.

If you see Natalie, or have any information for Police, please call 111 and reference number P066917433.

07/07/2026

Stay safe out there today. If the road you're on looks anything like this, please don't just plough on and hope for the best.

Driving through flood waters is dangerous and puts lives at risk – not just for you and your passengers, but for the first responders who are called to rescue you if you get stuck.

Photo from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Canterbury & West Coast. Check with them about state highway conditions and Marlborough District Council and Nelson City Council about local roads.

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