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We are thinking of our friends, families and customers across New Zealand who have been affected by the recent earthquakes. To show our support FreshChoice and SuperValue Supermarkets have donated $5,000 to the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal. You can donate towards the appeal in all … View moreWe are thinking of our friends, families and customers across New Zealand who have been affected by the recent earthquakes. To show our support FreshChoice and SuperValue Supermarkets have donated $5,000 to the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal. You can donate towards the appeal in all FreshChoice Supermarkets. The coin donation boxes can be found at the checkouts.
Ginnaya got halfway up the Kaikoura peninsula hill - taking her children to high ground in case of a tsunami - when she remembered she was on call as a St John ambulance volunteer. She went back down in the quivering dark to fetch her pager and uniform.
Open Studio: Four artists are holding an open studio at Tai Tane at 810 Queen Charlotte Dr, 10am to 4pm.
Picton Rail & Sail: 10am to 4pm weather permitting.
Nutcracker: Russian Ballet Company. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 7pm.
Marlborough Association of Modelers: Miniature steam engine … View moreOpen Studio: Four artists are holding an open studio at Tai Tane at 810 Queen Charlotte Dr, 10am to 4pm.
Picton Rail & Sail: 10am to 4pm weather permitting.
Nutcracker: Russian Ballet Company. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 7pm.
Marlborough Association of Modelers: Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1pm till 4pm, $2.
Steam Engine: Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1pm to 4pm, $2 per person.
Reboot Group: Wesley Centre, Blenheim from 4pm. Be refreshed and encouraged. Steve 0273688343.
Endurance Trail Rides: Heidi 021 544 576 marlboroughendctr.wwebly.com
Ulysses: Ride to Mapua camp ground coffee shop. Meet at the Blenheim Railway Station south end, ride departs 10am.
Marlborough Golf Club: Marlborough residents golf, Sunday afternoons and all day Mondays. Play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Plus half price green-fees after 4pm every day.
Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club: Brayshaw Park. 10am to 4pm, rocks, minerals, crystals, work room and books. Free.
Modellers Society: Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park, 1pm to 4pm.
Riverside Railway: Train departs from Brayshaw Park Station 1.15pm and 3pm for Omaka and return. 1.45pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Cash only. brrnz.webs.com
Kapahaka, Tua Marina Hall: 12 to 3pm, all welcome.
Keyboard Club: 1.45pm, electronic keyboards. Adrienne 5786589.
Model Aero Club: ARA, Wairau Valley, 9am, Murray 5789199 or Tony 5779776.
Petanque: 10am, 65A Weld St, Chris 5787303. or John 5779789.
Sunday recreational ride: Departs 9am from AvantiPlus Blenheim 61 Queen. bikemarlborough.co.nz.
Country Music: Fundraiser for the Gourmet Paradise Country Music awards. Downstairs in the Clubs of Marlborough main hall, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Eddy Low and Allan Barron. Tickets $15 from reception at Clubs of Marlborough. Bar open, tea and coffee supplied
The President: Picton Little Theatre. … View moreCountry Music: Fundraiser for the Gourmet Paradise Country Music awards. Downstairs in the Clubs of Marlborough main hall, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Eddy Low and Allan Barron. Tickets $15 from reception at Clubs of Marlborough. Bar open, tea and coffee supplied
The President: Picton Little Theatre. One-man comedy. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.
Book Sale: Brayshaw Park, today and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. All books 50 cents each. Large selection to choose from, includes an estate collection.
Ladies Bubbles and Brunch: Holy Trinity Community Hall, Wairau Rd, Picton. Speakers Simone Hill, Interior Designer & Colour Consultant and councillor Nadine Taylor. $20. Cathy 5739111 or Jane 5735955.
BonaNZa: Four of New Zealand's top trombonists. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 7.30pm.
Lochmara Lodge Half Marathon: Cruise to the Anakiwa start line then run to Lochmara Lodge. Fundraiser for the Bread of Life Foundation.
Summer Beach Salsa Party: 8pm, Harlequins rugby clubrooms, Lansdowne Park. $5, BYO drinks. Free dance lessons, costume prizes.
Artisan Market: Wynen St, 9am to 1pm. Food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and more.
The Big Picture: Marlborough Landscape Photographs by Bernard Vavasour. Daily at Marlborough Museum.
Redwood Market: 8am to noon, Cleghorn St car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers, handcrafts. Supporting hospice. Alison 5785109.
Cruisey Church: St Andrew's Church and hall from 5pm. Games, crafts, worship and a meal. Johanna 5791164 or the church office 5787119. Orchid Society: Wesley Centre, 1.30pm, Rosie 5783490.
Ulysses Club: 10am, meet at The Vines Village. Prospective members welcome.
Picton Museum: 10am to 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, 5738283.
Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage farm. Guided tours available, Doris 5794357.
Brooklyn Croquet Club: Golf croquet at Whitehead Park, 15 Brooklyn Dr. 1pm, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. Afternoon tea supplied.
Boot Sale: 8am to 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. John 5783918.
Has your home been damaged by the recent earthquakes? Click here to make a claim with EQC.
From Monday 21st November at 9.30am until further notice all buses travelling towards the Sumner terminus will detour away from part of Nayland St while road works are carried out. Buses will detour by continuing up Wakefield St onto Wiggin St and Stoke St back onto Nayland St to continue the … View moreFrom Monday 21st November at 9.30am until further notice all buses travelling towards the Sumner terminus will detour away from part of Nayland St while road works are carried out. Buses will detour by continuing up Wakefield St onto Wiggin St and Stoke St back onto Nayland St to continue the normal route. Bus stop 30657 on Nayland St will be closed during this time. Buses travelling towards the city are not affected. View detour map below.
Here's the latest information on where you can drive and where you need to take extreme care....
There's a fundraiser for the Gourmet Paradise Country Music awards on Saturday night.
Downstairs in the Clubs of Marlborough main hall, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Eddy Low and Allan Barron.
Tickets $15 from reception at Clubs of Marlborough.
The bar will be open plus tea and coffee supplied.
Should I stay or should I go - everyone was asking us when the tsunami warning was issued at 1am on Monday.
Do you know if you are in the evac area?
The sun is shining right now but there is a weather warning in place for heavy rain and cold wind.
The Department of Conservation is advising people to stay away from all DOC-managed tracks and conservation areas in South Marlborough and Kaikoura until further notice while damage is assessed.
- People are also advised to stay off the Clarence River which a landslide has partially blocked … View moreThe Department of Conservation is advising people to stay away from all DOC-managed tracks and conservation areas in South Marlborough and Kaikoura until further notice while damage is assessed.
- People are also advised to stay off the Clarence River which a landslide has partially blocked until it has been assessed.
- The Acheron Road through Molesworth Station is currently closed until further notice as damage to the road is still to be assessed.
- Rainbow Road through the station is also closed until further notice due to a large slip.
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I know a lot of people would like to help the victims of the Earthquakes and Flooding. In Picton we have collection points for donations of groceries and home baking. Xmas will be here soon so collection of new toys and vouchers also will be accepted which will be distributed to … View moreI know a lot of people would like to help the victims of the Earthquakes and Flooding. In Picton we have collection points for donations of groceries and home baking. Xmas will be here soon so collection of new toys and vouchers also will be accepted which will be distributed to the families in need. Thanks to Picton Fresh Choice, Picton Four Square, Kaipupu Point Office in the Mall and Shirley & Colin Timms home, 6 Huia St, Picton. Phone if any pick-ups are required, 0276253080
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