Picton - Waikawa, Picton

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

1868 days ago

Events and training!

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

We have heaps of awesome stuff coming up in October! If you're interested in one-off volunteering opportunities, there's the Pin Valley Spring Clean, the Pink Ribbon Appeal, a working bee at Grovetown Lagoon, and five days of assisting DOC on Rangitoto ki te Tonga (D'Urville Island)!… View moreWe have heaps of awesome stuff coming up in October! If you're interested in one-off volunteering opportunities, there's the Pin Valley Spring Clean, the Pink Ribbon Appeal, a working bee at Grovetown Lagoon, and five days of assisting DOC on Rangitoto ki te Tonga (D'Urville Island)! We've also got a two workshops!
For more info on these and other events, check out our Training and Events Calendar at www.volunteermarlborough.org.nz...

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1868 days ago

Self-sown feijoa saplings.

Lynne from North Blenheim

About a metre high. Growing under the grown trees so will be ripped out out if they aren’t taken. I haven’t counted them, but there are quite a few.

Free

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1868 days ago

Printer cartridges HP 564

Lynne from North Blenheim

Black Xl and magenta ($30 for the two). Ph or text 027 4982192

Price: $30

1868 days ago

Last call for our subscription offer - special for Neighbourly members

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

This offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at … View moreThis offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at $75. Use the promo code NZGN75.

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1869 days ago

Selling your Māori crafts

Social Media Manager from Tuia 250 ki Tōtaranui

Do you sell Māori carvings, weaving or other crafts?

Would you like to set up a stall during our Tuia 250 events on November 23?

We'd like to hear from you.

Contact Deedee on 027 470 5073

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1869 days ago

Poll: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Greens have announced support for voting at 16.

Green party co-leader James Shaw said he saw "switched on" young people demanding to be heard by politicians. They were desperately unhappy about the decisions political leaders were making about their futures.

What do you think?

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Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?
  • 17.6% Absolutely - young people are our future!
    17.6% Complete
  • 70% No - they lack experience to make good judgements
    70% Complete
  • 12.5% It depends on the 16-year-old
    12.5% Complete
1815 votes
1869 days ago

Hi Neighbours

Jim Luff from Marlborough Dragon Boat Club

Marlborough Dragon Boat Club has joined Neighbourly.
Are you keen to learn more about the amazing sport of Dragon Boating. We are having an Open Day on the 13th of October, advertised on here, or just get in touch and come have a go anytime.

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1870 days ago

Elizabeth Lissaman Celebration Birthday Lecture with Cake and Drinks

The Team from Marlborough Museum

October 11th Friday, 5pm
Lecture by Jane Vial – Stylish: Elizabeth Lissaman and New Zealand Art Deco.
Marlborough-born, Lissaman potted continuously for almost 70 years until 1990, spanning much of New Zealand's twentieth-century studio pottery movement.
$12 – tickets available from … View more
October 11th Friday, 5pm
Lecture by Jane Vial – Stylish: Elizabeth Lissaman and New Zealand Art Deco.
Marlborough-born, Lissaman potted continuously for almost 70 years until 1990, spanning much of New Zealand's twentieth-century studio pottery movement.
$12 – tickets available from Marlborough Museum
RSVP by Monday 7 October - info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz
Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place
This event is part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival

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1870 days ago

Hugo del Mar sings Gershwin with Friends

The Team from Marlborough Museum

International sensation Hugo del Mar with Barry Holdaway and friends present a fabulous night of much-loved favourites by George Gershwin in the Old Tua Marina Church with its incredible acoustics.
Friday 4th October, 6pm. Tickets are $10 available from the Marlborough Museum, … View more
International sensation Hugo del Mar with Barry Holdaway and friends present a fabulous night of much-loved favourites by George Gershwin in the Old Tua Marina Church with its incredible acoustics.
Friday 4th October, 6pm. Tickets are $10 available from the Marlborough Museum, info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz. Ph 578-1712.

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1871 days ago

Daylight saving starts this Sunday! ⏰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is a great time to check fire alarm batteries and make sure emergency supplies are well stocked and up to date.

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1872 days ago

Ready the spring forward this weekend!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that time again! Daylight saving is this weekend. So don't forget - clocks spring forward one hour this Sunday morning. #theregoesthesleepin

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1872 days ago

Cushions

Lorna from Blenheim

5 designer professionally made cushions. Reversible plain background with a contrasting pattern. .All 5 for $50.
Listed elsewhere

Price: $50

1873 days ago

Recycle your unwanted mobile phones

NZ Telecommunications Forum

Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit … View more
Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit mobile phone recycling scheme which raises money for Sustainable Coastlines.

Recycling your mobile phone is free, easy and good for the environment. Not only does it keep harmful items out of landfill, it also stops the precious materials in your phone from going to waste.

Visit RE:MOBILE to find out how to recycle your mobile phone.
Learn more

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1873 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to Blenheim!

Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to Blenheim!

Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to Blenheim as one of our 5 locations.

Book Friday 13 March 2020 into your calendar and secure your tickets now for an inspiring day out exploring your backyard. Head to our website for more information.
Book now

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1874 days ago

Do you trust your councillors to deliver?

Reporter Marlborough Express

According to the recent Stuff 'Your Place' survey, around 84 per cent of Marlburians don't trust councillors to act on the issues that matter most to them.

Woodbourne resident Geoff Hines says he didn't trust councillors to look after small towns as well as they did Blenheim.… View more
According to the recent Stuff 'Your Place' survey, around 84 per cent of Marlburians don't trust councillors to act on the issues that matter most to them.

Woodbourne resident Geoff Hines says he didn't trust councillors to look after small towns as well as they did Blenheim.

Are you part of this doubtful 84 per cent? If so, why don't you trust councillors to deliver?

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