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2161 days ago

Join us for the Antique Fair

Antique Fair Charitable Trust

Hi Neighbours,

Come along to the Antique Fair next weekend!

Marlborough Convention Centre 42a Alfred Street, Blenheim
● Saturday 21st March 10am-5pm
● Sunday 22th March 10am-4pm

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Hi Neighbours,

Come along to the Antique Fair next weekend!

Marlborough Convention Centre 42a Alfred Street, Blenheim
● Saturday 21st March 10am-5pm
● Sunday 22th March 10am-4pm

Entry fee $2.00 and children are free.

All exhibits for sale.

For any enqiries please ring Sandy 027 497 6006.
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2161 days ago
2163 days ago

Poll: Would a 4-day work week increase your productivity?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Research shows a four day work week can be more productive, compared to working five.

Do you think a four day week would suit you?

If you have trialed a four-day work week leave a comment below or email maia.hart@stuff.co.nz

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Would a 4-day work week increase your productivity?
  • 71% Yes, I think I would be just as productive.
    71% Complete
  • 9.7% No, I wouldn't have time to get everything done.
    9.7% Complete
  • 12.9% Hmm, I'm not sure, I would have to trial it.
    12.9% Complete
  • 6.5% Other, I'll let you know in the comments.
    6.5% Complete
31 votes
2162 days ago
2163 days ago

Are you worried about coronavirus?

Ian Allen Reporter from Marlborough Express

Coronavirus ... what's everyone's thoughts, concerns, questions for health bosses? Can we stop it reaching Marlborough, and should we be worried? Should events be cancelled locally? What can we do to help industries? We want to gauge how everybody is feeling, and we'll use some of … View moreCoronavirus ... what's everyone's thoughts, concerns, questions for health bosses? Can we stop it reaching Marlborough, and should we be worried? Should events be cancelled locally? What can we do to help industries? We want to gauge how everybody is feeling, and we'll use some of your comments in the Express next week.

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2164 days ago

Drop for Youth Marlborough

Graeme Dingle Foundation

26 brave souls from around Marlborough gathered at Skydive Abel Tasman in Motueka to complete the jump of their lives.

Overall, over $68k was raised by the droppers in the lead up to the event.

Read more: bit.ly...

#GraemeDingleFoundation #Leadership #YouthDevelopment #Teambuilding … View more
26 brave souls from around Marlborough gathered at Skydive Abel Tasman in Motueka to complete the jump of their lives.

Overall, over $68k was raised by the droppers in the lead up to the event.

Read more: bit.ly...

#GraemeDingleFoundation #Leadership #YouthDevelopment #Teambuilding #OvercomingObstacles

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2164 days ago

Drop for Youth Marlborough

Graeme Dingle Foundation

26 brave souls from around Marlborough gathered at Skydive Abel Tasman in Motueka to complete the jump of their lives.

Overall, over $68k was raised by the droppers in the lead up to the event.

Read more: bit.ly...

#GraemeDingleFoundation #Leadership #YouthDevelopment #Teambuilding … View more
26 brave souls from around Marlborough gathered at Skydive Abel Tasman in Motueka to complete the jump of their lives.

Overall, over $68k was raised by the droppers in the lead up to the event.

Read more: bit.ly...

#GraemeDingleFoundation #Leadership #YouthDevelopment #Teambuilding #OvercomingObstacles

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2164 days ago

Poll: A place for green designs

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Architecture student Sarah Morris used Waterlea Racecourse to test ways of increasing houses per hectare, while keeping green space. Would you live in an experimental development like this? Where could we put it? Read the story here: bit.ly...

A place for green designs
  • 53.3% Yes, looks great
    53.3% Complete
  • 13.3% No, not private enough
    13.3% Complete
  • 33.3% Only in a standalone house
    33.3% Complete
  • 0% Only if it was walking distance to the Blenheim CBD
    0% Complete
  • 0% I would rent there but not buy there
    0% Complete
15 votes
2164 days ago

COVID-19: Spread by droplets

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

COVID-19 is spread by droplets. This means that when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, they may generate droplets containing the virus. These droplets are too large to stay in the air for long, so they quickly settle on surrounding surfaces.
Droplet-spread diseases can be spread by … View more
COVID-19 is spread by droplets. This means that when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, they may generate droplets containing the virus. These droplets are too large to stay in the air for long, so they quickly settle on surrounding surfaces.
Droplet-spread diseases can be spread by coughing and sneezing, close personal contact and contact with an object or surface with viral particles on it and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes. #COVID19

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2165 days ago

COVID-19: Everything you touch touches you

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

We are exposed to many viruses at any one time but there are two simple actions we can all do to help prevent us from catching or spreading viruses: thorough and frequent hand washing and drying, and sneeze and cough cover. #COVID19

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2165 days ago

Ryman pioneers a new way of living

Offering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.

“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just… View more
Offering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.

“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just move!” says dancer Audrey, 84. Poet Brian, 86, says “Poetry helps me to question and understand the meaning of life”, followed by a witty “– haven’t worked out what it means yet”.

As their residents blaze their own trails, Ryman matches that pioneering spirit. “Ryman villages offer living choices to suit everyone so that you can live the way you want.
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2166 days ago

Have micro-credentials helped you get ahead?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Gone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder. 

We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications… View more
Gone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder. 

We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications for specific skills. 

Perhaps you've pieced together a full qualification by doing online courses, or maybe you've taken a workshop rather than investing in a six-month course. We'd love to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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2171 days ago

Poll: What's your favourite thing about the Marlborough Farmers' Market?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Marlborough Farmers' Market will feature in the Lonely Planet Gourmet Trails guide to be released later this year.

Do you go to the Farmers' Market? What is your favourite part?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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What's your favourite thing about the Marlborough Farmers' Market?
  • 41.4% Stocking up on fresh fruit and veggies
    41.4% Complete
  • 24.1% Grabbing a coffee
    24.1% Complete
  • 13.8% Bumping into everyone I know
    13.8% Complete
  • 6.9% Listening to the live music
    6.9% Complete
  • 10.3% Snacking on a few local delicacies
    10.3% Complete
  • 3.4% Other- add detail in the comments
    3.4% Complete
29 votes
2166 days ago

COVID-19: what happens when someone is diagnosed?

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Whenever someone is diagnosed with COVID-19, teams immediately start work to identify who they might have come into close contact with. If you haven’t heard from a contact tracing team, your chances of catching COVID-19 are very low. #COVID19

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2166 days ago

Second hand Sunday coming soon

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Your trash could be someone else’s treasure! Second hand Sunday is coming to a driveway near you on Sunday 29 March. Simply reuse and recycle those household items you no longer want that might be of use to someone else.

Just register for the event, display the Council-provided sign on your … View more
Your trash could be someone else’s treasure! Second hand Sunday is coming to a driveway near you on Sunday 29 March. Simply reuse and recycle those household items you no longer want that might be of use to someone else.

Just register for the event, display the Council-provided sign on your letterbox on Sunday 29 March and leave the items at your gate for others to collect. To find out more visit

You can register here or email mdc@marlborough.govt.nz or Ph: 03 520 7400.
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