Picton - Waikawa, Picton

1683 days ago

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Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

What do you do when you volunteer? When I volunteer, it is normally in the form of something to do with conservation, such as leading beach cleanups, dive cleanups or helping at conservation days.

What is your favourite part? Seeing how I can inspire people to step up and also help out in the … View more
What do you do when you volunteer? When I volunteer, it is normally in the form of something to do with conservation, such as leading beach cleanups, dive cleanups or helping at conservation days.

What is your favourite part? Seeing how I can inspire people to step up and also help out in the community. I also really like that I can combine my passion of the outdoors with volunteering. It also benefits me as giving back to the community is a key way to improve mental health.

Why did you start volunteering? I started volunteering because I was interested in giving back to the community and creating a better world for us to live in. I also think it's important to create awareness about the problems in our society and how we can all contribute to the solutions.

How do you feel your volunteer work impacts the Marlborough community? When I do beach clean-ups a lot of people say to me that they never knew about the effect on rubbish in the environment so it is really cool that those people who come to the clean ups will decide to change something about their life that will benefit the environment. Getting my dive certification also means that I can encourage young people to learn to dive.

What do you do when you are not volunteering? When I’m not volunteering, I’m usually enjoying the outdoors by tramping or diving, playing the piano, hanging out with friends, or reading a good book!

What would you say to someone who is thinking about starting volunteering? Go for it! Volunteering is a great way to get involved in and give back to the community. I think the best thing to do is find something you are passionate about and see what volunteer options are available surrounding that passion. But really just try it! If you don’t try, you’ll never know what it’s like.

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1684 days ago

Fruit tree pruning

Steven from Blenheim

Book in your fruit trees for a prune this winter.
Phone Steve @ Garden,Lawn and House Care.
0277529191

1683 days ago

Poll: First long weekend at level 2

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

This weekend will be New Zealand's first long weekend with the freedoms of level 2. What are your plans - will you stay local, or have a weekend away?

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First long weekend at level 2
  • 2.8% Heading to the bach.
    2.8% Complete
  • 13.9% Visiting family/friends in another region.
    13.9% Complete
  • 0% Going camping.
    0% Complete
  • 0% Going hiking or surfing.
    0% Complete
  • 2.8% Exploring the Sounds.
    2.8% Complete
  • 77.8% Staying home.
    77.8% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - let us know in the comments!
    2.8% Complete
36 votes
1683 days ago

Inside New Zealand's hidden cave hotels

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard

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1683 days ago

Found Lost Dogs

Tabitha from Wairau & Waihopai Valleys

Found. Two gun dogs on Northbank Rd. Contact 03 5729221 Thanks

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1683 days ago

260L plastic food grade drum. used

Anne from Blenheim

260L plastic food grade drum.
had pickles in them.
very easy to wash out.
screw top lid.
you can add taps to them very easy.
2nd hand
we are Blenheim based,
plenty available.… View more
260L plastic food grade drum.
had pickles in them.
very easy to wash out.
screw top lid.
you can add taps to them very easy.
2nd hand
we are Blenheim based,
plenty available.
great for water storage.
dry storage for stock food.
110 high, 60 widest in middle , 45 across the bottom.
( these are not exact measurements. )
you have to make own freight arrangements for out of Blenheim buyers
Price: $60 each
martin : 0212284065 cell,

Price: $60

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1683 days ago

Panasonic DVD Home Theater Sound System

Erin from Blenheim

The DVD player did not open last I used it so this is free to anyone who likes to try and fix things or can use the speakers for something else. Comes with non functioning DVD player, 5 speakers, subwoofer, remote and the instruction manual.

Free

1683 days ago

Corner TV Cabinet

Erin from Blenheim

Sturdy corner TV cabinet in good condition for sale. Minor marks on the top.
Width - 92cm
Depth - 39.5cm
Hight - 62cm

Price: $35

1683 days ago

Notice of Marlborough Dragon Boat Club Inc Annual General Meeting

Jim Luff from Marlborough Dragon Boat Club

Hi Everyone

Marlborough Dragon Boat Club will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 9th June at 7:30 pm. Due to the current Covid 19 situation and associated government restrictions we will be conducting the meeting online via Zoom.

Please email marlboroughdragons@gmail.com if … View more
Hi Everyone

Marlborough Dragon Boat Club will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 9th June at 7:30 pm. Due to the current Covid 19 situation and associated government restrictions we will be conducting the meeting online via Zoom.

Please email marlboroughdragons@gmail.com if you require the link to the meeting.

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AGM 2020 Poster.pdf Download View

1683 days ago

Connect with us

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Did you know you can connect with us across four social media platforms?⁠
- We're on Instagram as @volunteermarlborough and @youthvolunteeringmarlborough
- Our pinterest boards are here: bit.ly...
- We're on twitter as @VolMarl⁠
- For our main Facebook page, go to bit.ly...
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Did you know you can connect with us across four social media platforms?⁠
- We're on Instagram as @volunteermarlborough and @youthvolunteeringmarlborough
- Our pinterest boards are here: bit.ly...
- We're on twitter as @VolMarl⁠
- For our main Facebook page, go to bit.ly...
- For our youth-focussed Facebook page, go to bit.ly...

We also have three Facebook groups for you to join!⁠
1. For people aged 50+: bit.ly...
2. If you're a manager or leader of volunteers, you can join our MoVERS network group: bit.ly...
3. If you're on a board or committee, you can join our Governance group: bit.ly...

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1684 days ago

Over 65? We want to hear from you!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We are looking for feedback from Neighbourly members throughout New Zealand on their health and wellbeing - and whether they saw our recent programme with TVNZ, Healthy For Life.

We'd love you to take our survey. It'll only take a couple of minutes.
Take the survey

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1684 days ago

Are you a local business needing support?

Support Local Shop Local

We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) … View more
We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) you'll know you're helping a proudly local company.
Find out more

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1684 days ago

Original Art Studios Send a Card Campaign

Bonnie from Wairau & Waihopai Valleys

I have launched a #sendacard campaign on Trademe.
I have A LOT of card stock currently in the studio due to most of my normal stockist currently still being shut or having quite limited trading.


Its very simple.... if you would like to send a card to someone you love right now I can help you with… View more
I have launched a #sendacard campaign on Trademe.
I have A LOT of card stock currently in the studio due to most of my normal stockist currently still being shut or having quite limited trading.


Its very simple.... if you would like to send a card to someone you love right now I can help you with that!

Just browse my Trademe listings to see all the different card designs I currently have in the studio and if you see a card there that you like buy it ❤

Then you can e-mail me the message you would like written in your card and I will do so and post it on your behalf.
Check out all my listings here... there is currently 37 different designs so hopefully you can find something you like :)

I have also added some original art work and some limited edition prints.
www.trademe.co.nz...

I have set my auctions up with free shipping nation wide as that seemed like the simplest hassle free way to do it but please note - postage to Australia or world wide is not problem at all.... it will simply cost additional $1.30 per stamp for any extra stamps needed.

Price: $8

1685 days ago

We want to focus on YOU

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

What are YOU passionate about? What dreams would YOU like to fulfill? What skills and knowledge would YOU like to draw upon when you help others?
We can help you find a volunteering opportunity that takes into account what you know and where you want to go in the future!
Our Reverse Recruitment … View more
What are YOU passionate about? What dreams would YOU like to fulfill? What skills and knowledge would YOU like to draw upon when you help others?
We can help you find a volunteering opportunity that takes into account what you know and where you want to go in the future!
Our Reverse Recruitment program is a FREE service that involves you sitting down with a VM staff member to talk about who YOU are and what YOU want to get out of volunteering. We then build a unique profile and send it out to our network of community organisations and groups so that we can find an opportunity that is tailored just for YOU!

Interested? send us a message, call/txt 021478330, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz

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1685 days ago

Answers to your property price questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.

We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.

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