North Blenheim, Spring Creek

1660 days ago

Indistree - Tree maintenance

Richard from Indistree

Indistree is now taking on new clients.

We are a Marlborough based tree felling, hedge trimming and gardening services company.

We take pride in our work and have extremely competitive prices.

🌲www.indistree.co.nz
🌲richard.indistree@outlook.co.nz
🌲021 0866 8645

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1660 days ago

Impress your neighbours with this garden feature

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

A simple yet stylish herb planter that uses four differently sized terracotta pots and a selection of cool Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1665 days ago

Have you been to Haast?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

A journey to New Zealand's most remote town reveals some remarkable landscapes. Would you go?

1661 days ago

Why volunteer?

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Because it's a great break from the routine! Taking some time out of your normal schedule to focus on others can be a great way to recuperate!

You can check out all available roles and apply online by clicking the 'read more' button below
Alternatively, send us a … View more
Because it's a great break from the routine! Taking some time out of your normal schedule to focus on others can be a great way to recuperate!

You can check out all available roles and apply online by clicking the 'read more' button below
Alternatively, send us a message, call/txt 021478330, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz

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1661 days ago

Are you subscribing to get our free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor … View more
In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor plants from his book Wild Interiors. Enter NZ Gardener’s Houseplant Heroes competition and be in to win Vegan Fertiliser from Yates and NZ Gardener’s Pruning Made Easy.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1661 days ago

Prospa National Winner - Waikanae Beach Four Square!

Prospa

Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for … View more
Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.

Tran operates Four Square Waikanae Beach and is hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeeper” by his customers. Now Tran has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Tran is a proud winner of a prize package worth $10,000!

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Nomination Quotes - "Quoc Tan of Waikanae Beach Kapiti coast.
An exceptional guy who has worked very hard (& his wife too) since arriving in NZ from Vietnam. They operate a hugely friendly & now smartly updated Four Square superette. A very necessary & important store at Waikanae Beach."

"Quoc and his family are an integral part of our community"

"Quoc Tan - he represents all that embodies the very core of the reason NZ is proud to call itself an all-embracing, multi-cultural melting pot"
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1667 days ago

'Royal' road name divides Marlborough council

Reporter Marlborough Express

This week, Marlborough councillors disagreed over proposed road names for the second time in two months.

The two names mooted were "Monarch Lane" and "Kanuka Close". What's your thoughts on this?

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1662 days ago

Who are RYALT? Community Spotlight

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

For the third installment of our new Q&A series sharing about community organisations around Marlborough, we caught up with the team at the Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust (RYALT)...⁠

1. What is the mission or goal of RYALT? To provide FREE one-to-one tuition for disadvantaged … View more
For the third installment of our new Q&A series sharing about community organisations around Marlborough, we caught up with the team at the Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust (RYALT)...⁠

1. What is the mission or goal of RYALT? To provide FREE one-to-one tuition for disadvantaged rural (or otherwise isolated) youth and adults who struggle with reading and writing. We do this using phone or skype, in their homes and at their own pace, with a focus on what that individual student needs to learn, not on external tests such as NZQA. These courses are available throughout the country, and always have tutor support.

2. What do your volunteers do? Our staff here at RYALT are very fortunate to have the support of our amazing volunteers; RYALT could not operate without volunteer input. We have volunteers in a wide range of roles including accounts administration, database creation, data entry, reception, community ambassadors, volunteer coordinators, social media promoters, and our amazing literacy coaches/tutors.

3. How does your organisation’s work help/develop the community? Building literacy builds self-esteem and allows for students to actively participate confidently and become a benefit to their local community.

4. Are you currently recruiting volunteers? Yes, we are continually seeking volunteers for many roles. Currently, we are focussing on recruiting more Community Ambassadors as they are the first step in letting their local community know about the benefits of our services. We need these people to actively talk about literacy in their communities and share the benefits of our FREE courses.

If you're interested in joining the RYALT team, get in touch with Hannah at Volunteer Marlborough by calling 03 577 9388, or emailing vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz⁠ .

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1663 days ago

Nominations for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards are now open!!!

Women of Influence

Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.

The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders … View more
Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.

The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders and rising stars to bigger and better things.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... more information

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1663 days ago

Just what you need, right nearby

Four Square

Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just … View more
Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just what you need, right nearby.
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1663 days ago

Have you survived a life shock?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for others. If you're happy to be identified and share your story, please share your story in the comments below, or contact kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1663 days ago

Why volunteer?

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Because your whanau will be super proud of you! Yes, volunteering is often about giving to others, but YOU can also get something out of it!⁠

If you want to give your whanau or friends an extra reason to admire you, you can check out all available roles and apply online (click the read more … View more
Because your whanau will be super proud of you! Yes, volunteering is often about giving to others, but YOU can also get something out of it!⁠

If you want to give your whanau or friends an extra reason to admire you, you can check out all available roles and apply online (click the read more button below)
Alternatively, send us a message, call/txt 021478330, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz⁠ .⁠

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1669 days ago

Building 101: So you want to build a sleep out...

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View more
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:

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1664 days ago

Council services back to normal

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Council’s Customer Service Centre, the Marlborough District Libraries and kerbside recycling reverted back to pre-COVID-19 services and hours yesterday.

The full range of library services is back up and running in Blenheim and Picton. Newspapers and magazines are available along with borrowing… View more
Council’s Customer Service Centre, the Marlborough District Libraries and kerbside recycling reverted back to pre-COVID-19 services and hours yesterday.

The full range of library services is back up and running in Blenheim and Picton. Newspapers and magazines are available along with borrowing services, free public internet computers, wifi, scanning, printing and photocopying services.

Council’s Customer Service Centre is once again open from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Staff can now accept cash, cheques, Eftpos and online payments.

All kerbside recycling collected in Blenheim and Picton is now being processed ready for onward sale to recycling markets where available.
Find out more

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1665 days ago

Poll: Should Picton's name be changed?

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

In light of anti-racism protests around the world, the name 'Picton' has been raised for debate because its namesake Sir Thomas Picton, a 19th century war hero, has been denounced for his treatment of slaves.

www.stuff.co.nz...

What do you think about renaming Picton?

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Should Picton's name be changed?
  • 70% No way. You can't erase history.
    70% Complete
  • 8.3% No, but it does raise an important discussion we should be having.
    8.3% Complete
  • 10% I'm open to the name change.
    10% Complete
  • 10% Change the name. We can't condone racism.
    10% Complete
  • 1.7% I don't mind either way.
    1.7% Complete
  • 0% Other - let us know in the comments!
    0% Complete
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