Picton - Waikawa, Picton

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1938 days ago

Blenheim's urban sprawl

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Sue Weaver's photo from 1947 shows how Blenheim has since spread towards the Wither Hills. Do you remember when there were more paddocks on Alabama Rd than houses?

1944 days ago

Stay away from "Chrissy" selling firewood in Blenheim

Grant from Blenheim

Warning!!! Concerning somebody advertising themselves as Chrissy and selling firewood.

This lowlife/lowlifes delivered some wood to my daughter today that was absolutely drenched.

My wife was promised that the wood was dry and ready to burn. We needed it urgently and these "bottom … View more
Warning!!! Concerning somebody advertising themselves as Chrissy and selling firewood.

This lowlife/lowlifes delivered some wood to my daughter today that was absolutely drenched.

My wife was promised that the wood was dry and ready to burn. We needed it urgently and these "bottom feeders" ripped us off!

We weren't there to check it our daughter was.

Please circulate this to everybody you can in any way you can.

Thanks

1948 days ago

Poll: Should cars drive with lights on during the day?

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

Signs have popped up on Middle Renwick Rd urging motorists to drive with their lights on during the day, after one resident's safety concerns.

What do you think? Are lights needed during daylight hours?

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Should cars drive with lights on during the day?
  • 25.4% No, lights are only needed at night/when visibility is low.
    25.4% Complete
  • 25.4% It's up to the driver.
    25.4% Complete
  • 4.2% I don't mind.
    4.2% Complete
  • 45.1% Yes, lights should be on at all times.
    45.1% Complete
71 votes
1938 days ago

Poll: Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the … View more
It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.

To find out what to do in this situation, click here

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Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?
  • 46.8% Yes, and I won!
    46.8% Complete
  • 32.4% Nah, I jut pay it
    32.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Yes, but I still had to pay
    20.8% Complete
1168 votes
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1939 days ago

GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENACE REQUIRED

Heather from Blenheim

Need someone to do few small repair jobs plus waterblasting deck and concrete back yard. Cheers

1939 days ago

"Old and tired" Wither Hills woolshed

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

An "old and tired" woolshed in the Wither Hills will be repaired to hold one last shearing, before potentially being replaced.

The almost 100-year-old woolshed at the end of Old Redwood Rd and at the base of Mount Vernon was issued an Improvement Notice by WorkSafe in May.

Council … View more
An "old and tired" woolshed in the Wither Hills will be repaired to hold one last shearing, before potentially being replaced.

The almost 100-year-old woolshed at the end of Old Redwood Rd and at the base of Mount Vernon was issued an Improvement Notice by WorkSafe in May.

Council originally thought they could fix up the existing shed, but were now recommending to council that the shed should be replaced

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1960 days ago

SPA POOL PLEASE

Heather from Blenheim

Hi. Does anyone have an older spa pool that they would like to sell? In good working order please. Thanks very much.

1947 days ago

Does Picton need a gondola?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Interest in building a gondola overlooking Picton has reignited ahead of an update of the town's decade-old plan.

The multi-million dollar project was shelved in 2016.

Former motelier Eric Collins, who had worked to bring a gondola to Picton for 30 years, said "Picton needs it more … View more
Interest in building a gondola overlooking Picton has reignited ahead of an update of the town's decade-old plan.

The multi-million dollar project was shelved in 2016.

Former motelier Eric Collins, who had worked to bring a gondola to Picton for 30 years, said "Picton needs it more than I do...I don't need that stress."

What do you think? Do you think Picton should have a gondola?

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1940 days ago

Picton to get record-breaking cruise ship numbers

Chloe Ranford Reporter from Marlborough Express

Picton is expected to hit 100,000 cruise ship passengers for the first time during the 2019-20 season, which kicks off in October. That's up 15,000 passengers from last season.

What do you think? Is the seaside town ready for the increase? What could it do to better prepare in future?

Read … View more
Picton is expected to hit 100,000 cruise ship passengers for the first time during the 2019-20 season, which kicks off in October. That's up 15,000 passengers from last season.

What do you think? Is the seaside town ready for the increase? What could it do to better prepare in future?

Read more: bit.ly...

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1940 days ago

Kmart's list of 31 recalls

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The … View more
Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The $55 timber Occasional Chair is the latest casualty, although this is a withdrawal rather than a recall. We don't know the reason for its withdrawal, except Kmart says it is for "a potential quality issue". But what other products have been found wanting?

To find out what else is on the recall list, click here

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1940 days ago

Picton to Blenheim bus trial set to begin

The Team from Marlborough District Council

A bus service trial between Blenheim and Picton will begin on Tuesday 6 August.

The off-peak service will start and finish in Waikawa, and will provide two return services on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm.

There will be designated stops between Picton and Blenheim. Within… View more
A bus service trial between Blenheim and Picton will begin on Tuesday 6 August.

The off-peak service will start and finish in Waikawa, and will provide two return services on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm.

There will be designated stops between Picton and Blenheim. Within Picton and Waikawa the bus will operate as a hail and ride service meaning passengers will need to wave the bus down.

Maps and timetables showing the bus stops along the route will be available on Council’s website next week. Hard copies will also be available at Council offices.
Find out more

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1941 days ago

German made black and white photography Enlarger

John from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Andreas Veigel German made Black and White photography Enlarger plus darkroom and developing gear phone 03 5727199

Price: $80

1941 days ago

Poll: Wet weekend in Marlborough

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

Marlborough received 48 millimetres of rain from Friday to Monday morning. So far this month 98.2 millimetres has fallen, which is well above average. How did the rain impact your weekend?

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Wet weekend in Marlborough
  • 31.4% It didn't impact me.
    31.4% Complete
  • 22.9% I like the rain - it's good for the garden!
    22.9% Complete
  • 0% I was affected by road closures.
    0% Complete
  • 45.7% I had a weekend inside.
    45.7% Complete
35 votes
1941 days ago

I’m not sure if I need to see a doctor, who to talk to, or where to go?

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Healthline is here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0800 611 116. Healthline nurses are specialists in assessing and advising over the phone.
Phone calls are free within New Zealand.
#healthcarestartshere

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1942 days ago

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