Picton - Waikawa, Picton

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1546 days ago

Calling all cat-lovers!

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Have you got a soft spot for cats?⁠
The SPCA Centre in Renwick is looking for volunteers to help care for their cats. Tasks include socialising and playing with the cats, maintaining cat housing, cleaning litter trays, and assisting staff with laundry. ⁠

The SPCA staff also need help … View more
Have you got a soft spot for cats?⁠
The SPCA Centre in Renwick is looking for volunteers to help care for their cats. Tasks include socialising and playing with the cats, maintaining cat housing, cleaning litter trays, and assisting staff with laundry. ⁠

The SPCA staff also need help walking dogs at times, so if you feel comfortable around dogs and have experience with them, let us know.⁠

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

1537 days ago

Latest News

Paula Muddle from Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust

Check out our latest newsletter and find out what we have been up to in your community.

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1537 days ago

An excellent excuse to get out of housework!

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Why volunteer? Because it's an excellent excuse to get out of doing the housework! 😋🤣
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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1538 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener helping their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View more
Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1538 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1538 days ago

We want YOU to join OUR TEAM!

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

We want YOU to join OUR TEAM!
Volunteer Marlborough is now recruiting for volunteers to help us maintain effective communication between VM and our member organisations.
Each member of this team will have a portfolio of organisations that they will contact (primarily by phone) three-monthly. This … View more
We want YOU to join OUR TEAM!
Volunteer Marlborough is now recruiting for volunteers to help us maintain effective communication between VM and our member organisations.
Each member of this team will have a portfolio of organisations that they will contact (primarily by phone) three-monthly. This role will assist our member organisations to utilise our services to their best advantage, ensure they are kept informed of upcoming events, and that they are working within our agreed policies and processes.

Interested?
You can see all available roles (and apply online) on our website (click the read more button below)
Alternatively, call 03 577 9388, email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz, or book an appointment online via our main Facebook page.

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1539 days ago

Shower/tub

Ashley & Shirley from Blenheim

Almond coloured shower/tub suitable for Bach or flat. Good condition. Almond taps provided

Free

1539 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View more
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.

Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Enter here!

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1539 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy
instructions.
Learn more

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1539 days ago

Creating a better world

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Why volunteer? Zoe, a passionate conservation volunteer, says she volunteers because "I was interested in giving back to the community and creating a better world for us to live in.”
Inspired by Zoe?
You can see all available roles (and apply online) on our website (click the read more … View more
Why volunteer? Zoe, a passionate conservation volunteer, says she volunteers because "I was interested in giving back to the community and creating a better world for us to live in.”
Inspired by Zoe?
You can see all available roles (and apply online) on our website (click the read more button below)

1540 days ago

1 Week to Nominate

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Marlborough.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and … View more
Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Marlborough.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1540 days ago

Blenheim Riverside Railway needs your help

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Blenheim Riverside Railway is looking for mechanics, tradies, or anyone with basic mechanical skills and knowledge to join their maintenance team.
If you would like the opportunity to work on a unique collection of locomotives,
you can apply online; click the read more button below.

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Blenheim Riverside Railway is looking for mechanics, tradies, or anyone with basic mechanical skills and knowledge to join their maintenance team.
If you would like the opportunity to work on a unique collection of locomotives,
you can apply online; click the read more button below.

Alternatively, call 03 577 9388, email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz, or book an appointment online via our main Facebook page.

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1541 days ago

Electrician Available.

Anthony from Blenheim

Electrician available. Registered and Insured.
Phone or Txt 0275215270

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1541 days ago

Mitre 10 Community of the Year Award

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Have you nominated a group for The Mitre 10 Community of the Year Award - a group of people that together have made an outstanding difference to their community this year.
Nominate here: nzawards.org.nz...
Nominations close Sunday, 30th August

1541 days ago

Why volunteer?

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Why volunteer? Because it looks great on your CV! Volunteering shows employers that you have a strong work ethic, shows off your skills, and can give you referees.
You can see all available roles (and apply online) on our website (click the read more button below)

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