Picton - Waikawa, Picton

1807 days ago

Summer reading programme heats up

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Looking for something to do with the kids for the holidays?

It’s that time of year when budding young readers can register for Marlborough District Libraries’ Summer Reading Programme.

Children need to visit the library four times between Monday 9 December 2019 and Friday 17 January … View more
Looking for something to do with the kids for the holidays?

It’s that time of year when budding young readers can register for Marlborough District Libraries’ Summer Reading Programme.

Children need to visit the library four times between Monday 9 December 2019 and Friday 17 January 2020.

They receive a prize after each visit and those who complete the programme are awarded a book prize and certificate.

Registrations open at 9.00 am on Monday 9 December. The programme is free and designed for children aged five to 12 years old.

A parent or caregiver must visit the library to register.
Find out more

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1808 days ago

Let us care for a while

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances. You may need some rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or perhaps a little extra help – whether it’s for a single night or a few weeks.

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1808 days ago

PRODUCT RECALL: Villa Maria brand Lightly Sparkling Rosé 2018

Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you been affected? Villa Maria Estate Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Lightly Sparkling Rosé 2018 as some bottles may be chipped. This could cause injury if the glass falls into the wine.

Package size and description: The product is sold in a 750ml glass bottle.
Distribution:
-… View more
Have you been affected? Villa Maria Estate Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Lightly Sparkling Rosé 2018 as some bottles may be chipped. This could cause injury if the glass falls into the wine.

Package size and description: The product is sold in a 750ml glass bottle.
Distribution:
- Supermarkets and various liquor outlets throughout New Zealand
- Villa Maria cellar door Marlborough
- Villa Maria cellar door Auckland
- Villa Maria cellar door Hawke’s Bay
- Villa Maria wine sale which took place at the Auckland and Hawke’s Bay cellar doors

Click here for consumer advice.

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1814 days ago

Free annuals from Seymour Square

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Twice each year, our gardeners plant thousands of annuals in Seymour Square. With spring here, it’s time for them to be removed and the garden beds prepared for summer planting.

Next week, the beds will be dug over and the poppies, polyanthus, snapdragons, violas and pansies removed. A few … View more
Twice each year, our gardeners plant thousands of annuals in Seymour Square. With spring here, it’s time for them to be removed and the garden beds prepared for summer planting.

Next week, the beds will be dug over and the poppies, polyanthus, snapdragons, violas and pansies removed. A few tulip bulbs will also be lifted to give away.

Come along on Monday 2 December from 8.00 am to 10.00 am. In the event of rain, the event will be postponed to Tuesday 3 December. Our gardeners will be on site to help. Please bring your own fork and containers.
Find out more

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1809 days ago

Celebrate the launch of two new Readers Tours with TV Guide!

The Team from Readers Tours

For over three decades, Readers Tours has been taking our loyal readers on unforgettable journeys exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand’s hidden gems.

The much loved North and South Island Journeys are back for 2020, along with the launch of two new escapes in both the NorthView more
For over three decades, Readers Tours has been taking our loyal readers on unforgettable journeys exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand’s hidden gems.

The much loved North and South Island Journeys are back for 2020, along with the launch of two new escapes in both the North and South Island. These new shorter escapes are the perfect length of time for those adventurous seniors who want a taste of the spectacular excursions and sights our country has to offer.

To celebrate the launch of our brand new tours, our friends at TV Guide and Neighbourly are giving away a year’s subscription for TV Guide to one lucky adventurer!

All you have to do is tell us a New Zealand destination you would love to visit via this link and you'll be in the draw to win!

Entries close 19th December 2019.
Go into win

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1810 days ago

Art Show "Modern Art with a Retro Twist"

Bonnie from Wairau & Waihopai Valleys

Just 21 more days to go until my show "Modern Art with a Retro Twist" opens at the Marlborough Art Society's High Street Gallery. I have been working on this show for over a year and it includes several bodies of work. If your going to be in Blenheim over the Christmas and New Years … View moreJust 21 more days to go until my show "Modern Art with a Retro Twist" opens at the Marlborough Art Society's High Street Gallery. I have been working on this show for over a year and it includes several bodies of work. If your going to be in Blenheim over the Christmas and New Years period this year and will be looking for things to do then come and see me. The show opens on the 20th of December with complimentary food and wine (all welcome) and will be open every day from the 21st of December until the 5th of Jan (excluding Christmas and New Years day) See you there 😁

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1811 days ago

WANTED TO BUY

Lorraine from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Retro cane thermos basket wanted.

Phone Lorraine 02102464415

1811 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...

1811 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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1811 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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1812 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
1812 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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1813 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
1813 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
1813 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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