Picton - Waikawa, Picton

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1509 days ago

End rolls available now

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Newsprint end rolls are for sale again at the Marlborough Express office in Blenheim! They're great for arts and crafts, wrapping paper, disposable table cloths... what do you use them for?

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1508 days ago

Happy New Zealand Sign Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZ Sign Language is unique to our country and is one of New Zealand's three official languages, so those are some great reasons to celebrate it!
Check out the Neighbourly team trying their hand at simple greetings that you could sign in your neighbourhood.

1509 days ago

Take part in Pots for Tots for Plunket with Resene!

Resene

Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these … View more
Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these new babies than supporting Plunket to support them.

Every qualifying testpot you buy = a $1 donation to Plunket!

Offer applies until 4 October 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Learn more

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1509 days ago

Short on time?

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Are you short on time but still want to give back? Do you have a hectic family schedule or an unpredictable work roster?
Try casual volunteering!
When you join our 'Single Events Volunteers List', we will let you know about one-time volunteering opportunities (like street appeals, working… View more
Are you short on time but still want to give back? Do you have a hectic family schedule or an unpredictable work roster?
Try casual volunteering!
When you join our 'Single Events Volunteers List', we will let you know about one-time volunteering opportunities (like street appeals, working bees, festivals, expos, etc.) and you let us know if you're available. There is no obligation to say yes to every event, and no long-term commitment!

Interested? Take two minutes and join by clicking the 'read more' link below

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1510 days ago

MAKE IT Renwick Day Market

Joe from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

As part of the upcoming Make it Marlborough Renwick Day there will be a community market taking place in the Anglican Church car park on High Street, Saturday 3rd October 9am-2pm.
We are looking for anyone who would like to join in by having a stall, selling locally made goods or crafts, … View more
As part of the upcoming Make it Marlborough Renwick Day there will be a community market taking place in the Anglican Church car park on High Street, Saturday 3rd October 9am-2pm.
We are looking for anyone who would like to join in by having a stall, selling locally made goods or crafts, advertising your business, etc.
No cost to be involved. All sites are outside.
For more information contact Joe - joe.keighley@gmail.com or 0204563000.

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1510 days ago

Volunteering is for everyone

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

At Volunteer Marlborough, we believe volunteering is for everyone. It doesn't matter how old you are, what your abilities are, what skills you have, or what your gender, ethnicity, religion, or culture is; EVERYONE is welcome to engage with our services and we will support you to find a … View moreAt Volunteer Marlborough, we believe volunteering is for everyone. It doesn't matter how old you are, what your abilities are, what skills you have, or what your gender, ethnicity, religion, or culture is; EVERYONE is welcome to engage with our services and we will support you to find a volunteering opportunity!

For people who want a little extra support, we offer a Supported Volunteering program. To find out more about this, you can:
- message us via social media,
- call 03-577-9388 (between 10am and 2pm),
- email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz,
- or book an appointment via our main FB page

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1510 days ago

Bookings Available Now

Laser Electrical Springlands

Fully qualified and experienced Electricians ready for a quick response to whatever electrical job you need done.
Contact 0275215270

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1511 days ago

Pioneering retirement for a trailblazing generation

There is a new generation of New Zealander, seeking a new way to live in retirement. They are living their lives with passion and purpose, striving to push further, to create better, to go beyond the ordinary.

A new generation of Kiwis are not retiring from life; they’re finding a new way to … View more
There is a new generation of New Zealander, seeking a new way to live in retirement. They are living their lives with passion and purpose, striving to push further, to create better, to go beyond the ordinary.

A new generation of Kiwis are not retiring from life; they’re finding a new way to live. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.
Learn more

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1511 days ago

Gardens

Leigh from Blenheim

I have mature raspberry canes that I would like thinned. This would be a good time to grab a few as they are just waking up. Replant them and you will have raspberries in a few weeks - just keep their roots wet in wet newspaper and not take a bucket of my soil like a person did last year.
These … View more
I have mature raspberry canes that I would like thinned. This would be a good time to grab a few as they are just waking up. Replant them and you will have raspberries in a few weeks - just keep their roots wet in wet newspaper and not take a bucket of my soil like a person did last year.
These have been growing in compost stuff from Bunnings that I just put on top of my gardens - not dug in, and it has worked down about 30cm into the soil now and its rich deep and full of life, so if you want to replant it that might help.
Give me a call. Leigh 0276770087.
These will be dug up and thrown away soon so act now.

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1512 days ago

Why volunteer? Because it's a great to "pay it forward"!⁠

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Why volunteer? Because it's a great to "pay it forward"!⁠
You never know when you're going to need help yourself but you can contribute to a selfless culture by doing something nice for others out of the goodness of your own heart!⁠
⁠What's your why? Tell us in the … View more
Why volunteer? Because it's a great to "pay it forward"!⁠
You never know when you're going to need help yourself but you can contribute to a selfless culture by doing something nice for others out of the goodness of your own heart!⁠
⁠What's your why? Tell us in the comments 💬⤵


You can see all available roles (and apply online) on our website (click the read more button below)

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1513 days ago

Drop in to see us at Picton Library

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Hannah from Volunteer Marlborough will be available to meet with anyone interested in volunteering at the Picton Library between 10am and 2pm next Thursday (24th Sept).
Feel free to drop in during this time or contact us to arrange a later appointment time.
You can talk to us about what … View more
Hannah from Volunteer Marlborough will be available to meet with anyone interested in volunteering at the Picton Library between 10am and 2pm next Thursday (24th Sept).
Feel free to drop in during this time or contact us to arrange a later appointment time.
You can talk to us about what volunteering is, what opportunities are available, what you can get out of volunteering, how you can volunteer as part of a group, and anything else related to volunteering in Marlborough!

If you'd like to get a head start and check out what volunteering opportunities are available, click on the 'read more' button below.

1514 days ago

Retirement village information webinar

The Team from

Are you or a loved one thinking of moving into a retirement village? The Office of the Retirement Commissioner is hosting a free, two-part webinar series on 23 and 24 September for anyone interested to help you understand the personal, legal, and financial implications. Selling the family home and… View moreAre you or a loved one thinking of moving into a retirement village? The Office of the Retirement Commissioner is hosting a free, two-part webinar series on 23 and 24 September for anyone interested to help you understand the personal, legal, and financial implications. Selling the family home and moving into a village is a big decision, so register today and let our experts guide you through what you and your family need to know so you can be sure you make the right choice.

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1515 days ago

Kia ora neighbours!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With Maori Language Week upon us, we've been adding a few more words to our te reo vocabulary and using them in our everyday lives.

Whether it's saying 'mōrena!' every morning to your whānau or singing some waiata in the car, share how you are incorporating te reo Māori … View more
With Maori Language Week upon us, we've been adding a few more words to our te reo vocabulary and using them in our everyday lives.

Whether it's saying 'mōrena!' every morning to your whānau or singing some waiata in the car, share how you are incorporating te reo Māori below to go into the draw to win one of four $25 prezzy cards - let's kōrero!

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1513 days ago

Kia Sorento Car Mats

Cheryl from Blenheim

Brand new Kia Sorento Car Mats.
Accidentally brought the wrong ones.
Value $200

Price: $150

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1513 days ago

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.

Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants… View more
In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.

Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants and upcycle an old pallet into a multipurpose tray. Plus go in the draw for Yates wildflower seeds and Manuka Doctor honey from Palmers.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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