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

1898 days ago

Loans built for small business

Prospa

Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed … View more
Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed as a time-strapped business owner – and the funds were immediately put to use on upgrades and kitchen renovations.
Find out more

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1899 days ago

Guidelines for graveyards - are the rules too strict?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - from eco-burial options to driving etiquette and plot decorations, a new guide has everything you need to know about Marlborough's cemeteries.

There are prohibitions on plantings, paving, bricks and pebbles being placed on a grave or ashes plot area. Flowers placed in glass … View more
Hi neighbours - from eco-burial options to driving etiquette and plot decorations, a new guide has everything you need to know about Marlborough's cemeteries.

There are prohibitions on plantings, paving, bricks and pebbles being placed on a grave or ashes plot area. Flowers placed in glass jars, bottles and other similar breakable containers are not allowed.

The guidelines also say those buried in a war service area must have "very plain" burial or ash plaques, with no personal messages or photographs.

What are your thoughts on these guidelines? Are the rules too strict?

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1899 days ago

The Plan: Delay teen drinking

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Alcohol in NZ – What don’t you know?
Any surprises here for you?
Follow the link to our second quiz.

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1899 days ago

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and kind #FathersDay weekend!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!

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To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!


Q: How do you make a tissue dance?

A: Put a little boogey in it!


Q: Where do bees go to the toilet?

A: At the BP station!


#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

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1900 days ago

Poll: Do you visit Picton shops on a Sunday?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - a large number of Blenheim businesses choose to shut up shop on a Sunday, but 30 minutes down the road and Picton businesses say a Sunday is often their busiest day of the week.

Do you visit Picton shops on a Sunday? What are your favourite ones?

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Do you visit Picton shops on a Sunday?
  • 59.4% Yes - there's a range of great shops
    59.4% Complete
  • 9.4% No - I think it's too touristy
    9.4% Complete
  • 31.3% I prefer to do other things on a Sunday
    31.3% Complete
32 votes
1901 days ago

Attention train enthusiasts!

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

If you love trains, then this opportunity is your dream come true! Join the team at Blenheim Riverside Railway as a train Driver, Guard (conductor), or join the maintenance crew!⁠

If this sounds like you or someone you know, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or email … View more
If you love trains, then this opportunity is your dream come true! Join the team at Blenheim Riverside Railway as a train Driver, Guard (conductor), or join the maintenance crew!⁠

If this sounds like you or someone you know, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz.

Alternatively, you can go to marl.volunteermatch.org.nz/ to apply online (look under 'recently added')⁠

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1901 days ago

New rules take effect for rental property market

Paul Reporter from Stuff

This week the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 took effect, bringing in a raft of changes for tenants and landlords.

Here's what it means for renters and landlords.

To read more, click here.

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1901 days ago

Security cameras in youth centre - necessary or a breach of privacy?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - a new youth centre in Marlborough has security cameras in "all main areas with youth activities", including counsellor rooms, in a bid to increase "safety and security" of young people.

The cameras in "private places" can be switched off, and only a … View more
Hi neighbours - a new youth centre in Marlborough has security cameras in "all main areas with youth activities", including counsellor rooms, in a bid to increase "safety and security" of young people.

The cameras in "private places" can be switched off, and only a few select people have access.

Do you think this security is necessary, or is it a breach of privacy?

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1901 days ago

New 7-day coffee cart in Blenheim

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - a 7-day coffee cart is coming to Blenheim next month, in spite of reports of slow weekend trading.

Owner, Luke Mullinger, says the trading hours of Streetwise Coffee will be its main point of difference in town. He's noticed the few cafe options on a weekend, saying he … View more
Hi neighbours - a 7-day coffee cart is coming to Blenheim next month, in spite of reports of slow weekend trading.

Owner, Luke Mullinger, says the trading hours of Streetwise Coffee will be its main point of difference in town. He's noticed the few cafe options on a weekend, saying he can't believe how hard it is to get coffee.

Have you noticed it's hard to get coffee on the weekends? Do you think this coffee cart will liven things up a bit?

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1901 days ago

Attention train enthusiasts!

Jyn from Blenheim

If you love trains, then this opportunity is your dream come true! Join the team at Blenheim Riverside Railway as a train Driver, Guard (conductor), or join the maintenance crew!⁠

If this sounds like you or someone you know, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or email … View more
If you love trains, then this opportunity is your dream come true! Join the team at Blenheim Riverside Railway as a train Driver, Guard (conductor), or join the maintenance crew!⁠

If this sounds like you or someone you know, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz.

Alternatively, you can go to marl.volunteermatch.org.nz/ to apply online (look under 'recently added')⁠

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1902 days ago

Live audience to quiz election frontrunners

Chloe Ranford Reporter from Marlborough Express

Marlborough's council candidates will face off at a local debate.

The event, called “The Big Debate”, is a joint venture between the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and the Marlborough Express, and will test the 31 candidates seeking the votes of more than 46,600 electors during the … View more
Marlborough's council candidates will face off at a local debate.

The event, called “The Big Debate”, is a joint venture between the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and the Marlborough Express, and will test the 31 candidates seeking the votes of more than 46,600 electors during the October elections.

It will be held at Blenheim's ASB Theatre on September 24, at 7pm.

Anyone is welcome to be part of the audience. For more information, head to www.mcoc.org.nz...

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1902 days ago

Poll: Should vaping ads be banned?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected … View more
Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected clampdown on how alternatives to smoking can be advertised.

To read more, click here.

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Should vaping ads be banned?
  • 87% Yes
    87% Complete
  • 13% No
    13% Complete
2049 votes
1904 days ago

Poll: Would you donate blood in Blenheim?

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

The New Zealand Blood Service requires about 3000 donations of blood each week to meet hospital needs, but a donation service has not been available in Blenheim for years.

Would you donate if you had the chance?

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Would you donate blood in Blenheim?
  • 89.1% Only if a blood drive came to Blenheim.
    89.1% Complete
  • 3.6% I am happy to travel to another region to donate.
    3.6% Complete
  • 7.3% I would not donate blood.
    7.3% Complete
55 votes
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1902 days ago

Lost Family Cat - Hollie

Michael from Marlborough Sounds

Good Evening Everyone ,

Our beloved cat Hollie has gone missing. Hollie is 5yrs old, has a blue collar with a bow, micro chipped, loves people and friendly.

Please see Hollies pictures below , would love to hear from anyone who may have seen her, thanks again.

1902 days ago

King Shags threatened - are you concerned?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - a revamped mussel farm is opening in the Sounds despite 12 formal objections and concerns from locals about threatened King Shags.

Clearwater Mussels has already been refused two renewed consents after concerns the farm would affect King Shags, and the farms were closed. Despite … View more
Hi neighbours - a revamped mussel farm is opening in the Sounds despite 12 formal objections and concerns from locals about threatened King Shags.

Clearwater Mussels has already been refused two renewed consents after concerns the farm would affect King Shags, and the farms were closed. Despite this, the company's application to operate a reconfigured, existing three-hectare mussel farm was granted earlier this month.

What are your thoughts about this? Do you think more importance should be put on protecting the King Shags?

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