Community focused: St Ninian's Presbyterian Church minister Brendan O'Hagan and neighbour Nola Tanner are excited about the Redwoodtown Neighbours Day.

Meet, greet and eat.

That's what St Ninian's Presbyterian Church's Reverend Brendan O'Hagan is encouraging people in the Blenheim suburb of Redwoodtown to do for Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 24 and 25.

The event is about getting neighbours throughout New Zealand talking and getting to know each other.

The church is getting behind the idea, which has come to Marlborough for the first time this year.

Mr O'Hagan and his team have organised a Redwoodtown Neighbours Day on Saturday, March 24, and invite anyone living in the Redwoodtown suburb to get along.

Children's activities, a BBQ, hangi, a bouncy castle and a wider food court were just some of the features made available at no cost for the community event, Mr O'Hagan said.

Church members and community volunteers will be busy baking and cooking for the event.

"That's what it's all about, good community spirit all round – and it's free!

"The church isn't a separate section in the community, it's a part of it and we felt we needed to do something of value."

The Marlborough District Council have also given permission for the church to close off the corner of Riley Cres and Alabama Rd, in Redwoodtown, during the event from 4pm to 6pm.

Fliers will be dropped in every mailbox in the Redwoodtown area, and Mr O'Hagan hoped people would take interest in the event.

"Knowing your neighbours is a very important thing in this day and age, and I'd hope people would realise that and make the effort," he said.

"It does have the whole fun day feel about it, but something like this caters for everyone.

"The children can enjoy the activities, the parents can have a break and enjoy a coffee, while meeting new people – it's great."

Tell us what your neighbourhood has planned for Neighbours Day Aotearoa, email: sam.morton@marlexpress.co.nz, or phone Sam Morton on 5208916.