What's on today
Lights Over Marlborough Fireworks Extravaganza: Gates open 6pm. Hot chips & donuts, BBQ, nachos, coffee, glowsticks, mystery bottle, auction, chocolate wheel. Local bands, school Kapa Haka group. Bring a blanket or something to sit on, and something warm. $8 per person or $35 for a family of five. Under 5s free. Postponed until Sunday if wet.
Garage Sale: St Mary's Preschool fundraising garage sale. Household items, books, clothing, toys, bake stall, sausage sizzle and more. 9am to noon, St Mary's Preschool, 41 Maxwell Rd, behind the Catholic Church).
St Christopher's Market: 8.30am to 1pm. Plants, crafts, books, jams and preserves, morning tea, gourmet barbecue, books, clothing, morning teas, yesterday's treasures.. Corner Weld and Cleghorn Sts.
Eastern States Speedway: Round one Farmlands/Gulf Oil street car race series. Streetcars, streetstocks, saloons, production saloons, youth ministocks, grass karts. Pak Lims Rd. Gates open 5pm, race start 6pm.
Spring Concert: Marlborough District Brass Band, 7pm, ASB Theatre Marlborough.
Show Me The Shorts: Film festival, today 12.45pm and Sunday 6.45pm, Top Town Cinema 3.
Picton Conversation: Public conversation with MDC to discuss the improvements to Picton's public spaces. 10am to 12.30pm, outside Gusto Cafe, High St, Picton.
Redwood Market: 8am to noon, Cleghorn St car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers, handcrafts. Supporting hospice. Alison 5785109.
Kaikoura Schoolyard Market: 9am to 1pm. Stalls $10 (3.5m x 3.5m.), no need to book as there is plenty of room. Marlene 033195759.
Ulysses Club: 10am, meet at The Vines Village. Prospective members welcome.
Marlborough Museum: Brayshaw Heritage Park, daily 10am to 4pm. 5781712. New exhibition Sole Mates.
Picton Museum: 10am to 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, 5738283.
Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage farm. Guided tours available, Doris 5794357.
Brooklyn Croquet Club: Golf croquet at Whitehead Park, 15 Brooklyn Dr. 1pm, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. Afternoon tea supplied.
Boot Sale: 8am to 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. John 5783918.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.2% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Dehorners
SharpAs Tool Tips
Pictured is a set of dehorners brought in for sharpening. Like all cutting tools, a sharp edge is essential for them to work efficiently and cleanly.
Good to see that pain relief is now part of the process as well.
If you have tools, knives, kitchen utensils, or other items that need sharpening or repair, come and see me:
🔹 Redwood Market – Saturdays
🔹 Marlborough Farmers’ Market – Sundays
Or contact me directly on 027 444 5535.
Cheers,
Ron
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