Picton - Waikawa, Picton

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1190 days ago

Covid-19 UPDATE

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Since we are staying at "Delta Level 2" for another two weeks, here's a reminder of what Volunteer Marlborough is doing:⁠
💙 Our staff will continue working from home and our office will remain closed until Marlborough goes to Alert Level 1.⁠
💙 You can still contact us (see … View more
Since we are staying at "Delta Level 2" for another two weeks, here's a reminder of what Volunteer Marlborough is doing:⁠
💙 Our staff will continue working from home and our office will remain closed until Marlborough goes to Alert Level 1.⁠
💙 You can still contact us (see below) and we are more than happy to book video call appointments.⁠
💙 Our AGM has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 20th October.⁠
💙 We are holding off on planning more Picton Connect events until we are closer to moving to Level 1.
💙 We will continue providing ongoing updates and sharing resources through our social media and website. ⁠


Contact us:⁠
☎️ 021478330 (Hannah, Coordinator for Volunteer Services)⁠
📧 General: vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz ⁠(Hannah, CVS)⁠
📧 Manager: mgr@volunteermarlborough.org.nz⁠ (Meg)⁠
⭐ or message us on Instagram or Facebook

Kia kaha ki Aotearoa! Stay safe New Zealand!⁠

1190 days ago

Free recruitment service finds perfect match

Competenz

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been … View more
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."

Read the full story here
List a job

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1194 days ago

Have you fallen foul of magpies?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

It's magpie dive-bombing season, as the weather warms up and nesting magpies get protective. They seem to particularly target cyclists. Have you ever been attacked, and what are your tips for deterring them?

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1192 days ago

Warm welcome to Climate Insights

Neighbourly

We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.

Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based… View more
We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.

Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based information to provide tools and guidance as we strive to become more sustainable and resilient. 

Please join us in welcoming Climate Insights and stay tuned for localised climate information, tools and much more!
Learn more

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1193 days ago

LAWN BOWLS WANTED TO BUY

Marlene from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

WANTED Size 2 or 3 Henselite Dreamline XG lawn bowls. Also bowls bag. Phone 027 5728476

1193 days ago

Looking for some cooking inspiration?

Stuff

Look no further! Join Sam Mannering on Thursday the 23rd of September and cook your dinner along with him.

What’s on the menu? Sam is going to teach you how to make curry from scratch, and for dessert, a tarte tatin.

Get in quick because seats are limited!
Register now

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1194 days ago

Māori Language Week 💚

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

Happy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞

Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.

Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later

We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment … View more
Happy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞

Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.

Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later

We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment below some phrases you know 💚

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1194 days ago

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View more
Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

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1195 days ago

Are most volunteers retired?

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

A lot of people think that volunteers are mostly retired, but when we looked at our stats recently, we found out that only 14% of new volunteers in Marlborough are retired. Interestingly, the biggest group was people who are in full-time employment (24%). ⁠

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For the stats nerds … View more
A lot of people think that volunteers are mostly retired, but when we looked at our stats recently, we found out that only 14% of new volunteers in Marlborough are retired. Interestingly, the biggest group was people who are in full-time employment (24%). ⁠

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For the stats nerds out there, here's the rest of the stats:⁠
People in part-time employment - 10% ⁠
Students - 10%⁠
Seeking employment - 15%⁠
Self-employed - 5%⁠
Not in paid employment by choice - 4%⁠
Rather not say - 9%⁠
Other - 9%⁠
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1195 days ago

Fleece blankets/ Throws

Maureen from Picton - Waikawa

Pair of fleece blanket/throws. Thermosoft brand. Mushroom/beige colour. Very soft and warm, mink feel. They are single size, 182cm x 230cms
Never been used
$40 for the pair. Can be picked up in Waikawa. Or can deliver in area or Blenheim.
Phone 0276165769

Price: $40

1196 days ago

New digs for Marlborough Wine and Food Festival

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Looks like our friends in Renwick will be walking distance from next year's Wine and Food Festival! The event will be held at the Renwick Domain in February, for the first time in its 33-year history.

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1198 days ago

How's your firewood pile looking?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Blenheim had a record 16 air quality breaches this winter, although none were during lockdown. 11 were in June. How's your firewood pile looking, did you use a lot this year? Are you already stocking up for next winter?

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1196 days ago

Harcourts August Marketwatch Statistics

Trina Nichols from

The COVID impact resulted in the reduced number of listings, inspections and sales overall. Median sale price has reduced with a higher volume of sales in the lower end of the market. Interestingly the Sale Price above Rateable Value percentage increase almost 3%, still indicating a sellers’ … View moreThe COVID impact resulted in the reduced number of listings, inspections and sales overall. Median sale price has reduced with a higher volume of sales in the lower end of the market. Interestingly the Sale Price above Rateable Value percentage increase almost 3%, still indicating a sellers’ market. The spring property surge is about to hit but will bank restrictions on lenders slow this down?? Time will tell… but supply v’s demand is still the strongest factor.
Trina Nichols - Harcourts Marlborough
027 3271953

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1196 days ago

Māori Language Week 💚

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

We hope everyone is enjoying Māori Language Week 💚

Today, we thought we'd share two common phrases which you can start to practice and use when talking to your friends, whānau or work colleagues.

Ngā mihi nui | Thanks so much
Kia pai te rā | Have a good day

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1196 days ago

Packing Sheets $5 each

CrafteD Joinery & Laminates

Packing Sheets for sale $5 each.
Call in to 13 Sutherland Terrace or
Contact Cedric 021573610

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