Picton - Waikawa, Picton

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3354 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Nelson Bays

So, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.

We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of … View more
So, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.

We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises by designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Find out more.
Register now

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3354 days ago

What if you can't get home?

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If you can’t take your normal route home, how will you get there? Who will you go with? Where will you meet up if your street is a no-go zone? Do your neighbours need help? Go to www.happens.nz... and make a plan today.

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3354 days ago

Why are SBS Bank’s rates so good?

SBS Bank

Ever wondered why our rates are so good? Find out in our latest TV commercial.

If you’re buying a new house or refinancing your mortgage, contact us on 0800 SBS BANK today or you can apply online at SBS Bank. T&Cs apply.
Learn more

3355 days ago

Got the munchies?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Phone Keith and tell him what you're in the mood for.
He will order your meal
Pick it up
And deliver it to your doorstep
Kai 4 U
Read the full story: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3357 days ago

Event guide

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

So many things to do in Marlborough this week.

Check out our weekly What's On guide : www.stuff.co.nz...

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3358 days ago

PS&C Community Meeting Tuesday at 6.45pm

Barbara Speedy from Picton Smart and Connected

This Tuesday (18th Oct) at 6.45pm at Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park - come along to the annual community meeting of Picton Smart & Connected - learn what our working group volunteers have been focused on and achieving this year (there's some really great news to share!), and the… View moreThis Tuesday (18th Oct) at 6.45pm at Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park - come along to the annual community meeting of Picton Smart & Connected - learn what our working group volunteers have been focused on and achieving this year (there's some really great news to share!), and the goals for the next year. Plus, contribute your ideas of what you'd like to see more effort on, in the coming year!
If you'd like to make a difference in Picton, have skills, energy and enthusiasm, this is also the time for Picton & Waikawa people to express your interest in a Working Group or the Steering Group. All residents of Picton and Waikawa and locality most welcome.

Picton Community Meeting final poster.pdf Download View

3358 days ago

New improvements at Mobil for a better station experience

Mobil

At Mobil we’ve made some improvements including re-imaged stations, lighting you’ll love our new look pumps for a more pleasant station experience. At selected sites only. Come see for yourself. At selected stations only. We think you’ll like what’s changed. Learn more here. Learn more

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3360 days ago

Poll: Are you concerned about boy racers in your community? #pulseofthenation

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week in Pulse of the Nation we're asking about boy racers, also known as 'car enthusiasts'. Are they a concern in your community?

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Are you concerned about boy racers in your community? #pulseofthenation
  • 66.5% Yes - something needs to be done about them
    66.5% Complete
  • 10.8% No - we're a community who loves our car enthusiasts
    10.8% Complete
  • 21.6% I haven't noticed them
    21.6% Complete
  • 0.5% What's a boy racer?
    0.5% Complete
  • 0.5% I don't know
    0.5% Complete
194 votes
3360 days ago

It's Get Ready Week!

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

This year the theme for Get Ready Week is Prepared Kids. We know that when kids are involved in preparing for emergencies and learning about natural hazards, they encourage their families to be more prepared and play a more active role in responding to and recovering from emergencies.

As part of… View more
This year the theme for Get Ready Week is Prepared Kids. We know that when kids are involved in preparing for emergencies and learning about natural hazards, they encourage their families to be more prepared and play a more active role in responding to and recovering from emergencies.

As part of Get Ready Week 2016, we are launching our redeveloped schools resource What’s the Plan, encouraging schools to update their emergency preparedness plans and use the new resource to build resilience as a life skill for their students.


Here are our top tips for Prepared Kids
1. Give the school or day care a list of three people who can pick the kids up if you can’t get there.
2. Talk to your kids in an honest (but not scary) way about what might happen in an emergency, what you can do to keep safe, and what your plan is for if you can’t get home. The more involved they are, the less scared they will be if an emergency does happen.
3. Make a plan with your kids. Sit down together and talk about the things you need every day and work out what you would do if you didn’t have them. Grab a piece of paper and write down what you agree, who you need to contact and things you need to do to get ready.
4. Get your kids involved in getting supplies and checking them regularly. In an emergency you could be stuck at home for three
days or more. You probably have most of these things already, and you don’t have to have them all in one place, but you might have to find them in a hurry and/or in the dark.
www.happens.nz...

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3360 days ago

Nominate a local fave for a Vodafone Local Business Award!

Vodafone New Zealand

We’re delighted to invite you to nominate your favourite local business in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. You can help them win great prizes - and win some for yourself!

Whether it’s the superb customer service from your local plumber, the dedication of your doctor, or the … View more
We’re delighted to invite you to nominate your favourite local business in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. You can help them win great prizes - and win some for yourself!

Whether it’s the superb customer service from your local plumber, the dedication of your doctor, or the friendly face at the café that resonates with you - these awards are about recognising outstanding Kiwi businesses that help make our communities tick.

Nominate your favourite business now and you’re in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
Nominate now

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3361 days ago

What wine to serve your guests

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Ever worried over which wine you should serve your guests?
Here's a list of the best, affordable wines that won at the New World Wine Awards.
www.stuff.co.nz...

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3362 days ago

The Lowdown

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

It's been a big year for newly capped Mako Tim O'Malley. He talks to Kat Duggan about life since making the move to Marlborough to become Waitohi's rugby development officer, and life in the red jersey.
www.stuff.co.nz...

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3363 days ago

Congratulations to our new mayor and councillors

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

New Marlborough mayor John Leggett wins landslide victory on 'strong leadership' platform

www.stuff.co.nz...

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3363 days ago

Six years later he is back in council

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

A well-known figure in Marlborough politics is back on the council, after a six-year absence.

Former Marlborough mayor Gerald Hope has been elected back to council, in the rural Wairau-Awatere Ward

www.stuff.co.nz...

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3363 days ago

Jamie Arbuckle the top pick in the Blenheim ward - again

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

A Marlborough councillor is celebrating his second re-election, after a landslide win on Saturday saw him rank as the most popular candidate in Blenheim.

www.stuff.co.nz...

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