North Blenheim, Spring Creek

Have you got your tickets yet?

Have you got your tickets yet?

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

1187 days ago

Keep your eyes peeled for this aircraft's final flight

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Royal New Zealand Air Force's P-3K2 Orion will arrive at Base Woodbourne today at the end of its last flight, after 55 years' service. NZ4203 is the first of the RNZAF's Orion maritime patrol aircraft fleet to be retired. The aircraft is scheduled to leave Base Auckland Whenuapai… View moreThe Royal New Zealand Air Force's P-3K2 Orion will arrive at Base Woodbourne today at the end of its last flight, after 55 years' service. NZ4203 is the first of the RNZAF's Orion maritime patrol aircraft fleet to be retired. The aircraft is scheduled to leave Base Auckland Whenuapai at 10.40am on Friday, before flying at low altitude over Base Ohakea, and down to Wigram's Air Force Museum, before landing in Marlborough. Post your photographs below, or send to jennifer.eder@stuff.co.nz

Image
1187 days ago

Textural tumblers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

These artfully crafted vessels have heaps of uses. Simple, inexpensive and totally on-trend – the hardest thing will be deciding which to create first and which Resene colours to use.

Find out how to create your own.

Image
1188 days ago

Your local is calling you...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Last year, we were absolutely overwhelmed with the Neighbourly community's response to our Local Likes campaign - so we want you to go in for round two!

This time we've got 50 chances for you to win a $100 voucher to go towards the business you've nominated. Head through and let … View more
Last year, we were absolutely overwhelmed with the Neighbourly community's response to our Local Likes campaign - so we want you to go in for round two!

This time we've got 50 chances for you to win a $100 voucher to go towards the business you've nominated. Head through and let everyone know why your favourite small business is worth supporting.
Nominate Now!

Image
1189 days ago

Movie projector

Lorraine from North Blenheim

Hi. Would like to buy a 16mm movie projector in going order please.

1189 days ago

Farewell Blenheim's Red Cross Shop

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Very sad news, about the Red Cross Shop on Blenheim's Maxwell Rd closing at the end of this month. There's always bargains to be found in there. What was the best item you picked up in the shop, over the years?

Image
1190 days ago

Covid-19 UPDATE

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Since we are staying at "Delta Level 2" for another two weeks, here's a reminder of what Volunteer Marlborough is doing:⁠
💙 Our staff will continue working from home and our office will remain closed until Marlborough goes to Alert Level 1.⁠
💙 You can still contact us (see … View more
Since we are staying at "Delta Level 2" for another two weeks, here's a reminder of what Volunteer Marlborough is doing:⁠
💙 Our staff will continue working from home and our office will remain closed until Marlborough goes to Alert Level 1.⁠
💙 You can still contact us (see below) and we are more than happy to book video call appointments.⁠
💙 Our AGM has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 20th October.⁠
💙 We are holding off on planning more Picton Connect events until we are closer to moving to Level 1.
💙 We will continue providing ongoing updates and sharing resources through our social media and website. ⁠


Contact us:⁠
☎️ 021478330 (Hannah, Coordinator for Volunteer Services)⁠
📧 General: vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz ⁠(Hannah, CVS)⁠
📧 Manager: mgr@volunteermarlborough.org.nz⁠ (Meg)⁠
⭐ or message us on Instagram or Facebook

Kia kaha ki Aotearoa! Stay safe New Zealand!⁠

1191 days ago

Free recruitment service finds perfect match

Competenz

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been … View more
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."

Read the full story here
List a job

Image
1194 days ago

Have you fallen foul of magpies?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

It's magpie dive-bombing season, as the weather warms up and nesting magpies get protective. They seem to particularly target cyclists. Have you ever been attacked, and what are your tips for deterring them?

Image
1193 days ago

Warm welcome to Climate Insights

Neighbourly

We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.

Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based… View more
We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.

Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based information to provide tools and guidance as we strive to become more sustainable and resilient. 

Please join us in welcoming Climate Insights and stay tuned for localised climate information, tools and much more!
Learn more

Image
M
1193 days ago

LAWN BOWLS WANTED TO BUY

Marlene from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

WANTED Size 2 or 3 Henselite Dreamline XG lawn bowls. Also bowls bag. Phone 027 5728476

1194 days ago

Looking for some cooking inspiration?

Stuff

Look no further! Join Sam Mannering on Thursday the 23rd of September and cook your dinner along with him.

What’s on the menu? Sam is going to teach you how to make curry from scratch, and for dessert, a tarte tatin.

Get in quick because seats are limited!
Register now

Image
1194 days ago

Māori Language Week 💚

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

Happy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞

Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.

Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later

We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment … View more
Happy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞

Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.

Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later

We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment below some phrases you know 💚

Image
1194 days ago

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View more
Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

Image
1194 days ago

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

Image
1195 days ago

Are most volunteers retired?

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

A lot of people think that volunteers are mostly retired, but when we looked at our stats recently, we found out that only 14% of new volunteers in Marlborough are retired. Interestingly, the biggest group was people who are in full-time employment (24%). ⁠

-----------⁠
For the stats nerds … View more
A lot of people think that volunteers are mostly retired, but when we looked at our stats recently, we found out that only 14% of new volunteers in Marlborough are retired. Interestingly, the biggest group was people who are in full-time employment (24%). ⁠

-----------⁠
For the stats nerds out there, here's the rest of the stats:⁠
People in part-time employment - 10% ⁠
Students - 10%⁠
Seeking employment - 15%⁠
Self-employed - 5%⁠
Not in paid employment by choice - 4%⁠
Rather not say - 9%⁠
Other - 9%⁠
-----------⁠

Top