What's on in Marlborough today
Plenty of things to see and do ...
Harbour Open Day: 10am, Picton Marina. Spot prizes, giveaways. Visit Niwa's Research Vessel, Coastguards Marine Ambulance and Maritime New Zealand's oil spill response vessel. Learn more about maritime emergency services, NIWA's close up look at the Queen Charlotte seafloor, charting the waterways, the new Marlborough Cruise Guide, regional oil spill response and safe boating and marine animals. Board the vessels, see the technology and hear the stories.
Book Sale: Havelock Lions three-day book sale at Havelock Town Hall, Main St, 9am to 3pm today, Sunday and Monday. Eftpos available.
Linkwater School Art Auction: 5pm preview with drinks and nibbles. 7pm auction. Tickets $20. Linkwater School 35742200. Local artistic works in many mediums.
Eastern States Speedway: Opening night, Pak Lims Rd, race starts 6pm, gates open 5pm.
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
Artisan Market: Wynen St, Blenheim
Redwood Market: 8am to noon, Cleghorn St car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers, handcrafts. Supporting hospice. Alison 5785109.
Kaikoura Schoolyard Market: 9am to 1pm. Stalls $10 (3.5m x 3.5m.), no need to book as there is plenty of room. Marlene 033195759.
Ulysses Club: 10am, meet at The Vines Village. Prospective members welcome.
Marlborough Museum: Brayshaw Heritage Park, daily 10am to 4pm. 5781712. New exhibition Sole Mates.
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.
See more events here : www.stuff.co.nz...
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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