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3415 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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3416 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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3417 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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3419 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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3419 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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3419 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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3419 days ago

Election results

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

We have reporters at the ready and we will be bringing you the election results as they are announced later this afternoon.

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3420 days ago

140 Russley - Mt Pleasant bus service detouring away from Mt Pleasant Rd Monday 10th October

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

From Monday 10th October for approximately a week all buses travelling towards Mt Pleasant and McCormacks Bay will detour away from part of Mt Pleasant Rd while road works are carried out. Buses will detour off Major Hornbrooke Rd onto Billys Track and Mt Pleasant Rd back onto Soleares Ave to … View moreFrom Monday 10th October for approximately a week all buses travelling towards Mt Pleasant and McCormacks Bay will detour away from part of Mt Pleasant Rd while road works are carried out. Buses will detour off Major Hornbrooke Rd onto Billys Track and Mt Pleasant Rd back onto Soleares Ave to continue the normal route UNLESS passengers request to be dropped further up the hill upon boarding the bus.
If a passenger needs to be dropped further along the route buses will detour by continuing the normal route up Major Hornbrooke Rd then detour onto Madeley Rd, Bellview Tce and back down the hill along Major Hornbrooke Rd onto Billys Track and Mt Pleasant Rd back onto Soleares Ave to continue the normal route. Please note passengers need to tell the driver upon boarding they need to be taken up the hill otherwise the shorter detour will be run.
Buses travelling towards Russley are not affected. View detour map attached.

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3420 days ago

End of an era

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

We hope you will join us in thanking Alistair Sowman for giving 12 years of his life to our community.
Story: www.stuff.co.nz...

3421 days ago

Poll: Who will be the next mayor?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The election is almost over and we would like to know who you think will be the new mayor of Marlborough?

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Who will be the next mayor?
  • 75.8% John Leggett
    75.8% Complete
  • 12.1% Colin King
    12.1% Complete
  • 0% John Davis
    0% Complete
  • 12.1% Brian Dawson
    12.1% Complete
33 votes
3422 days ago

Recruit a new member, get a FREE coffee on us!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Who wants a free coffee fix? Simply invite your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues, via email or your shareable invite link, to join you on Neighbourly and you’ll BOTH get a FREE small McCafé coffee. The more people you recruit, the more coffees you’ll earn. Start inviting now! Invite now

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3422 days ago

Wine auction

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Fancy some award winning wines?
Unopened bottles from the Marlborough Wine show will be sold at an auction open to members of the public at the Marlborough Convention Centre from 5.30pm tonight.
www.stuff.co.nz...

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3424 days ago

James Hardie on-site training

Greg Goodfellow from Picton Building Centre Limited

We have our James Hardie Rep, Angela Duthie, on-site at 24 Waimarama Street, Waikawa. Thursday 6 October, at 11am.
Please reserve your space by email to: greg@pictonitm.co.nz or text 021 533 587.

Negotiable

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3427 days ago

Poll: Is traffic a problem in your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've launched Pulse of the Neighbourhood - a chance to share your opinion on issues impacting your community. Today we want to know a little more about how you're finding the traffic levels around you. Is your drive to work a daily ordeal - or a doddle?

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Is traffic a problem in your community?
  • 34.1% Yes - it takes me forever to get from A to B
    34.1% Complete
  • 43.4% Sometimes during rush hour
    43.4% Complete
  • 20.1% No - it's smooth sailing for me
    20.1% Complete
  • 2.4% What's traffic? I don't pass a single car on the way to work
    2.4% Complete
578 votes
3445 days ago

Avoid ‘Oh No’ Moments!

The Team from Jennian Homes

So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay! But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a New Home Builders Info Session with your local Jennian team. From establishing a … View more
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay! But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a New Home Builders Info Session with your local Jennian team. From establishing a true building budget to constructive advice on building sustainably - it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions. Register your interest now. They're free!
Register now

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