Picton - Waikawa, Picton

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1021 days ago

Closed today

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Our office is closed today (7th Feb.) for Waitangi Day (observed); we will back in the office as usual from 9am tomorrow.

Ko te tumanako ka pai to hararei. We hope you have a good holiday.

1022 days ago

Hot dry summer raised wildfire risk awareness

Climate Insights

Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View more
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.

We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!

Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
Know more

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1022 days ago

Waitangi Day

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Kia pai ō te rā o Waitangi (Have a good Waitangi Day).

We hope that you enjoy a day of rest and relaxation but also that you take some time to find ways to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Kia pai tō rā whakatā (Have a nice weekend)!

Note: We will be closed tomorrow (Monday 7th) for the … View more
Kia pai ō te rā o Waitangi (Have a good Waitangi Day).

We hope that you enjoy a day of rest and relaxation but also that you take some time to find ways to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Kia pai tō rā whakatā (Have a nice weekend)!

Note: We will be closed tomorrow (Monday 7th) for the stat holiday.

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1023 days ago

Treat yourself or someone you care about this Valentines Day

Stuff

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1024 days ago

My Fundraiser

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

Is your local supermarket low on toilet paper again? Never fear, My Fundraiser is here!

You can support the Foundation through My Fundraiser NZ allowing you to buy toilet paper by the carton. Practical, right? 🚽

Every time you order your toilet paper through My Fundraiser NZ, we receive a … View more
Is your local supermarket low on toilet paper again? Never fear, My Fundraiser is here!

You can support the Foundation through My Fundraiser NZ allowing you to buy toilet paper by the carton. Practical, right? 🚽

Every time you order your toilet paper through My Fundraiser NZ, we receive a 10% donation on your behalf of the full purchase price - that’s $5 for every box sold!

Purchase your toilet paper through the link below 💚

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1024 days ago

Do you have a passion for helping those less fortunate?

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

If your passion is helping people who are less fortunate or facing barriers in their lives, here are a few options of how you could volunteer:
Kitchen Helper at John's Kitchen (Crossroads) ➞ bit.ly...
Co-Volunteer under VM's Tangata Whaiora programme ➞ bit.ly...
Cafe Server at … View more
If your passion is helping people who are less fortunate or facing barriers in their lives, here are a few options of how you could volunteer:
Kitchen Helper at John's Kitchen (Crossroads) ➞ bit.ly...
Co-Volunteer under VM's Tangata Whaiora programme ➞ bit.ly...
Cafe Server at John's Kitchen (Crossroads) ➞ bit.ly...

To contact us:
• send us a DM,
• 03 577 9388 or 021 478 330
vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
• book an appointment via our Facebook page ➞ bit.ly...

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1025 days ago

Are you prepared for Covid-19 in Marlborough?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

With Pelorus Bridge Cafe the region's first location of interest under the red traffic light setting, now is a good time to check you're ready for a community Covid outbreak. Visit covid19.govt.nz for advice on how to prepare and a checklist.

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1026 days ago

Did you know?

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

The Graeme Dingle Foundation became an established charity over 25 years ago? In 1995 Sir Graeme Dingle and Jo-anne Wilkinson, Lady Dingle had a vision to improve Aotearoa New Zealand’s negative youth statistics.

Find out more through the link below.

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1026 days ago

Networking and mini training next Wednesday

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Calling all managers and leaders of volunteers: our first MoVERS* meeting of the year is on next Wednesday at 12 noon.
This month, we'll be having a chat about recruiting volunteers - how we do it, why it matters how we do it, how to craft eye catching role descriptions, and the use of social… View more
Calling all managers and leaders of volunteers: our first MoVERS* meeting of the year is on next Wednesday at 12 noon.
This month, we'll be having a chat about recruiting volunteers - how we do it, why it matters how we do it, how to craft eye catching role descriptions, and the use of social media.

This event will take place ONLINE and is open to all managers, leaders, and coordinators of volunteers. Please feel free to enjoy your lunch during the meeting; we know you're all very busy!

Event will be held VIA ZOOM; a link will be sent out to people who have registered.

* MoVERS = Managers of Volunteers - Education, Resources, Support.

1027 days ago

Is Hokitika the friendliest town in NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View more
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?

1027 days ago

Have you visited this pristine lake?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Rotomairewhenua, also known as Blue Lake, about 30 kilometres southwest of St Arnaud, has the clearest recorded natural freshwater in the world. DOC warden Kylie Batt is the lake's new guardian, with a big job ahead as microscopic algae "lake snot" has been found there this summer.

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1027 days ago

Happy Chinese New Year

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

新年快乐 / Happy New Year to our friends and family celebrating the Chinese New Year (春节)!
We wish you all the best for this new year and hope you are blessed with good luck!

1027 days ago

Welcome to the year of the Tiger!

The Team from NZ Compare

The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!

Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. … View more
The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!

Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. Let's go show them some love Neighbours!

Click 'read more' below to head over to the NZ Compare Facebook page and leave a comment on our Lunar Post telling us what awesome local you'd support if you won.

We hope this Chinese New Year will be filled with happiness, prosperity, and many precious moments with your loved ones.

Entries close midnight 8th February 2022.

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1029 days ago

Marlborough Blog post

Christopher from Blenheim

I maintain a personal blog and local website about Marlborough. (Sometimes I have people think I'm the Marlborough Express, as they don't think an individual could write so much 😀, or that I'm funded by MDC. I'm not.)
Last week a former journalist contacted me with an offer … View more
I maintain a personal blog and local website about Marlborough. (Sometimes I have people think I'm the Marlborough Express, as they don't think an individual could write so much 😀, or that I'm funded by MDC. I'm not.)
Last week a former journalist contacted me with an offer to provide some content about local history. Then things got interesting in an unexpected way.
www.marlboroughonline.co.nz...

1031 days ago

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The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

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