Picton - Waikawa, Picton

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Lost something? Found something?

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1775 days ago

Who we are

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Who and what is Volunteer Marlborough? Basically, we're your one-stop shop for everything relating to volunteering in the Marlborough Region. ⁠
Our vision is to see lives enriched through volunteering. This means we seek to inspire and enable people to contribute to the Marlborough, and to … View more
Who and what is Volunteer Marlborough? Basically, we're your one-stop shop for everything relating to volunteering in the Marlborough Region. ⁠
Our vision is to see lives enriched through volunteering. This means we seek to inspire and enable people to contribute to the Marlborough, and to recognize and value the diversity of all expressions of volunteering. We also work with community partners and organisations to promote, value, and support effective volunteering.⁠


For more info, go to www.volunteermarlborough.org.nz...

1775 days ago

Have you nominated your community?

Resene

Time is running out to enter your nomination! With just over a week to go, don't miss out on the chance to win enough Resene paint and accessories to colourfully transformed your community.

We've had dozens of entries into the Resene Colour Your Community competition - you can … View more
Time is running out to enter your nomination! With just over a week to go, don't miss out on the chance to win enough Resene paint and accessories to colourfully transformed your community.

We've had dozens of entries into the Resene Colour Your Community competition - you can check them out here.

Now's your final chance to paint a new mural for your community hall, clean up graffiti or refresh your local playground's paint job.
Enter now!

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1775 days ago

Become an early childhood teacher

Ministry Of Education

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for children and young people, with lessons that can seem small, but are significant in terms of their impact.

These are lessons about important life skills such as confidence, identity, respect and persistence.

Become a teacherView more
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for children and young people, with lessons that can seem small, but are significant in terms of their impact.

These are lessons about important life skills such as confidence, identity, respect and persistence.

Become a teacher and take your place alongside our children and young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Learn more

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1776 days ago

Poll: Black Friday looms

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

It's Black Friday tomorrow! Last year Kiwis spent more on Black Friday than on Boxing Day. Are you excited for a bargain, determined to avoid the shops, or still confused about what Black Friday actually is?

www.stuff.co.nz...

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Black Friday looms
  • 0% Excited for a bargain! I'll be doing some extreme browsing
    0% Complete
  • 8.3% I've been waiting for Black Friday to buy a particular item
    8.3% Complete
  • 13.9% I'll be avoiding the shops, I hate shopping in a crowd
    13.9% Complete
  • 52.8% I refuse to participate in an American fad
    52.8% Complete
  • 25% I have no idea what Black Friday is
    25% Complete
36 votes
1776 days ago

Overcoming Obstacles

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🏆 We want every child to know: What they have inside is greater than any obstacle!

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1776 days ago

Poll: Fishing for fish and "unique" rubbish in Marlborough Sounds

Rahul Bhattarai Reporter from Marlborough Express

What do you think of a spearfishing competition that not only judges best species caught but also the best piece of ocean rubbish fished out - to encourage cleaning of our oceans in a fun way?

The winner of Sounds Summer Slam Spearfishing competition next weekend will get a hand-carved South … View more
What do you think of a spearfishing competition that not only judges best species caught but also the best piece of ocean rubbish fished out - to encourage cleaning of our oceans in a fun way?

The winner of Sounds Summer Slam Spearfishing competition next weekend will get a hand-carved South Island swordfish bill.

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Fishing for fish and "unique" rubbish in Marlborough Sounds
  • 10.5% Excellent - I will be looking for a particular species
    10.5% Complete
  • 21.1% Not my thing
    21.1% Complete
  • 57.9% Great way to clean the ocean
    57.9% Complete
  • 5.3% Nah, I think the size of the fish beats species
    5.3% Complete
  • 5.3% I will be looking for the strangest rubbish
    5.3% Complete
19 votes
1776 days ago

Poll: Would you try a plant-based diet?

Neighbourly.co.nz

A Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based … View moreA Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based diet? Vote in the poll below.

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Would you try a plant-based diet?
  • 20.6% Absolutely - I’m open to trying it
    20.6% Complete
  • 29.5% No way - I love eating meat
    29.5% Complete
  • 11.5% I am already following a plant-based diet
    11.5% Complete
  • 38.3% I regularly eat plant-based but still enjoy meat
    38.3% Complete
1854 votes
1777 days ago

Buy one, give one for Kiwi families in need

Raptor Rubs

Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?

We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to… View more
Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?

We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to do, we thought we’d put our own spin on it instead. One that is much more focused on community over consumerism, and equally about giving as it is about getting.

Curious?

Kicking off today and running through 'til Monday 2 December, we are doing our annual buy-one-give-one campaign.

That means for every Christmas Gift Box or Christmas Cracker set purchased, we’ll also give one to City Missions and food banks across the country to support families in need. Our aim is to give back to an organisation within the community that each of our customers live in.

The best part? There’s no car park congestion, over-crowded shopping malls or #walmartfights involved. You can shop online from the comfort of your own home, with the knowledge that you’re also doing good for fellow Kiwis in their own community.

You could say that our version of Black Friday is in fact a whole lot more colourful, adding brightness to what might otherwise be a fairly bleak Christmas for many families in New Zealand.

Together, we can make Christmas a bright and tasty time for families in need - and that sounds like a pretty good deal, don’t you think?!

Whether you’re buying for an avid foodie, a wannabe masterchef, a time-poor parent, or a student who needs help to step their signature spag bol up a notch, our Christmas Gift sets are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, are all gluten-free, with no MSG, and all-natural!

You’ll find more information about Raptor Naturals, our Christmas Gift Boxes and our Christmas Crackers on our website - www.raptornaturals.co.nz

Thanks for your support
Rachael and the Raptor Naturals team
Order now

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1777 days ago

Have you heard the latest?

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

With our Lifestyle magazine you can read all about the happenings going on in the villages, from ballet, our new partnerships to dad jokes. Click on the link below to read our third edition for the year.

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1778 days ago

Support our athletes!

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

The Marlborough Women's Triathlon is coming up on December 1st and we're looking for some enthusiastic supporters to help as marshalls
If you can spare a few hours to cheer our ladies on and point them in the right direction, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or email … View more
The Marlborough Women's Triathlon is coming up on December 1st and we're looking for some enthusiastic supporters to help as marshalls
If you can spare a few hours to cheer our ladies on and point them in the right direction, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz


Alternatively, you can get full info on all available roles and apply online at marl.volunteermatch.org.nz...

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1778 days ago

Revamped pedal car and some foot tapping music

Reporter Marlborough Express

A pedal-car that's come from Southland and dancers turned singers - performers from DANCE on Grove are sure to shine at their production this year.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang runs from November 29 to December 1 at the ASB Theatre.

Will you be seeing the performance?

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1779 days ago

✈️ Would you take one easy step to help transform ora taitamariki forever?

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Drop for Youth is a unique fundraising event organised by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

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1779 days ago

Thanks for all the entries!

2Degrees

Hi neighbours - thanks for all the ShopLocal entries! Entries have now closed but keep an eye on your local community newspaper to find out which business in your community has won a $20,000 advertising package!

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1780 days ago

Emergency Mobile Alert testing Sunday 24 November

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Nelson Marlborough Health remind staff, patients and visitors they should expect to receive a test alert on their mobile phone on Sunday 24 November 2019, between 6 - 7 pm.
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is doing a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system. … View more
Nelson Marlborough Health remind staff, patients and visitors they should expect to receive a test alert on their mobile phone on Sunday 24 November 2019, between 6 - 7 pm.
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is doing a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system. Read more about the test on www.getready.govt.nz...

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1780 days ago

Win an EXCLUSIVE concert for your neighbourhood!

SIX60 Tour

Got what it takes to be more Neighbourly? You could win an exclusive concert in your neighbourhood from one of the supporting acts from this summer’s SIX60 tour.

We also have 20 DOUBLE PASSES to give away to Neighbourly members for each of the regional concerts.

To be eligible, we’ll … View more
Got what it takes to be more Neighbourly? You could win an exclusive concert in your neighbourhood from one of the supporting acts from this summer’s SIX60 tour.

We also have 20 DOUBLE PASSES to give away to Neighbourly members for each of the regional concerts.

To be eligible, we’ll need to see you being more Neighbourly. Whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting a neighbour to join the site (we’ve pulled together a few more ideas here).
Find out more!

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