North Blenheim, Spring Creek

Win $20,000 makeover CLOSES 31 Dec 2024

Win $20,000 makeover CLOSES 31 Dec 2024

Apply up to $2,000 for new flooring for your organisation.

534 days ago

Feature wall dos and don’ts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Switch up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.

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534 days ago

Governance Bytes 6 - Building diversity and inclusion on boards

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

This month’s Governance Bytes – Including Everyone – looks at the importance of building diversity and inclusion on boards and will offer you tools and processes for creating and keeping a board inclusive. Join us online on Thursday, 20th July, at 6:15 pm.

To register, go to … View more
This month’s Governance Bytes – Including Everyone – looks at the importance of building diversity and inclusion on boards and will offer you tools and processes for creating and keeping a board inclusive. Join us online on Thursday, 20th July, at 6:15 pm.

To register, go to volunteermarlborough.org.nz... (or click the 'read more' button below)

In this workshop you learn about:
• Good governance through multiple worldviews and experiences
• Community engagement and diversity
• Creating the right environment on the board

Facilitated by Sandy Thompson of LEAD

538 days ago

Which NZ town does winter best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you… View more
We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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536 days ago

Johnson Brothers Dining

Annie from Blenheim

Stunning Dinner Set - Johnson Bros. England. Ironstone “Coaching Scenes”. Set made up of 73 pieces of 9 settings (1 saucer missing), rarely used and in immaculate condition.

Price: $150

536 days ago

FRESH FISH

Terie from Picton - Waikawa

JUST LETTING EVERYONE KNOW THAT
FRESH FISH 70 BEACH ROAD WAIKAWA PICTON
NOW HAS EFTPOS AVAILAVBLE

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536 days ago

FRESH FISH

Terie from Picton - Waikawa

GOOD AFTERNOON
EFTPOS AVAILABLE
FRESH FISH AVAILABLE
WEDNESDAY 5th JULY
11am- 2pm
BUTTERFISH-, BLUECOD, MOKI,
70 BEACH ROAD WAIKAWA PICTON
. OWN CONTAINERS WELCOME
PARKING AVAILABLE IN MY DRIVEWAY

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536 days ago

Have you got a favourite spring salad? Send us the recipe!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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536 days ago

Russell Hobbs Air Fry, Crisp n Bake Toaster Oven

Nina from Picton - Waikawa

Hardly used, took up too much of my bench area, only had small bench top.
Cost $299 new.

Price: $150

537 days ago

Marlborough Home and Garden Show

Jade Promotions

It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Marlborough Home and Garden Show on from the 7 - 9 July at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range of Home and… View more
It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Marlborough Home and Garden Show on from the 7 - 9 July at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range of Home and Garden Exhibitors, featuring everything from Landscaping, Kitchens, Solar, Heating, Spas, Builders, Flooring, Furnishings, Artisan Foods, Lifestyle Products and more! Home improvements are made easy at the Show with expert advice and show specials all in one easy location.

Save the date in your diaries and connect with local businesses from the 7-9 July at the Marlborough Home & Garden Show.

Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000
Adults $5
Gold Card Friday $2.50
Under 16 free
Find out more

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537 days ago

📜 Attention history lovers! 🔍

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Do you enjoy meeting new people and learning about local history? Then become a Museum Host for the Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum!


💙 Age limit: 17+
💙 Weekends


As a volunteer Museum Host, you'll assist with guiding visitors, answering their questions, processing sales in … View more
Do you enjoy meeting new people and learning about local history? Then become a Museum Host for the Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum!


💙 Age limit: 17+
💙 Weekends


As a volunteer Museum Host, you'll assist with guiding visitors, answering their questions, processing sales in the small gift shop, recording visitor statistics, and helping with research requests.

You'll also have the opportunity to learn about the history of Waitohi/Picton and the Sounds, gain customer service experience, and meet new people!

Choose a regular shift or be flexible and fill in gaps on the roster.


Apply online or get more info by clicking the 'read more' button below

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538 days ago

The Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp is Back!

Sunday Star Times

This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete … View more
This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN. Once you’ve figured it out, head over to stuff.co.nz/puzzletime to enter the solution and be in to win.

To find out more about participating newspapers, click here
Find out more

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539 days ago

Bright Spots is extended!

Resene

We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or … View more
We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or two of a Bright Spot and sharing it here. There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Enter now

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540 days ago

Secretary wanted

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Do you have a passion for community growth, speedy typing fingers, and a few spare hours? We're on the search for a new Board Secretary to take minutes, distribute documents to the board, and act as a signatory.


Anyone aged 18 or over is welcome to apply. However, VM would like to see … View more
Do you have a passion for community growth, speedy typing fingers, and a few spare hours? We're on the search for a new Board Secretary to take minutes, distribute documents to the board, and act as a signatory.


Anyone aged 18 or over is welcome to apply. However, VM would like to see greater diversity on our board so if you have experience in a sport setting, working with youth or seniors, working in a health setting, or legal experience we would love to hear from you!

Does this sound like the role for you? Apply now - click the 'read more' button below - or get in touch for more info.

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541 days ago

Warm welcomes

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Create a dramatic entrance using a red door in your favourite Resene red.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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545 days ago

Poll: Should salaries be public?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A helpful tool created by Aucklander, Tony Lu, allows users to find out the possible salary for jobs they are considering applying for, saving time for possible applicants and the employer too. But do you think that all salaries should be visible to the public?

Share your vote and comment below … View more
A helpful tool created by Aucklander, Tony Lu, allows users to find out the possible salary for jobs they are considering applying for, saving time for possible applicants and the employer too. But do you think that all salaries should be visible to the public?

Share your vote and comment below - type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should salaries be public?
  • 51.9% Yes, it would be fairer
    51.9% Complete
  • 38% No, it should be private
    38% Complete
  • 10.2% I don't know - I'd need more information
    10.2% Complete
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