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A fun mystery adventure race, aimed at strengthening families and boosting the self-esteem of children, is set to take place at Blenheim's Pollard Park on Wednesday, March 3.
As an added incentive for parents to engage with their kids in a fun way, New Zealand Home Loans (NZHL) have sponsored … View moreA fun mystery adventure race, aimed at strengthening families and boosting the self-esteem of children, is set to take place at Blenheim's Pollard Park on Wednesday, March 3.
As an added incentive for parents to engage with their kids in a fun way, New Zealand Home Loans (NZHL) have sponsored two brand-new bicycles as spot prizes for the event.
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BUTTERFISH
FRIDAY 26th FEBRUARY
2.30pm- 5.30pm
70 BEACH ROAD WAIKAWA PICTON
NO EFTPOS, PARKING AVAILABLE
OWN CONTAINERS WELCOME
Find out more about this fabulous Okaramio Lifestyle opportunity in this week's edition of Homed Marlborough.
Are you a quick typist and interested in supporting local community organisations from behind the scenes?
Have you considered volunteering as a Board Secretary? In this role, you will attend monthly board meetings and take meeting minutes (notes), then send out the minutes after the meeting to all … View moreAre you a quick typist and interested in supporting local community organisations from behind the scenes?
Have you considered volunteering as a Board Secretary? In this role, you will attend monthly board meetings and take meeting minutes (notes), then send out the minutes after the meeting to all board members, and compile the agenda for the next meeting.
This role is expected to take 1 - 2 hours of your time per month.
Interested? Choose from Selmes Garden Trust, Volunteer Marlborough, or Marlborough Parents Centre.
For full info, click the 'read more' button below.
Alternatively, send us a message, call 03 577 9388, email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz, or book an appointment online via our main Facebook page
Running 85km in a race on a rough back-country track is not for the faint-hearted, and requires grit, determination and a lot of courage.
The only place to bail out if you've had enough is at the halfway mark. Local doctor Emily Marfell had a nasty fall just 32km into the race, but pressed … View moreRunning 85km in a race on a rough back-country track is not for the faint-hearted, and requires grit, determination and a lot of courage.
The only place to bail out if you've had enough is at the halfway mark. Local doctor Emily Marfell had a nasty fall just 32km into the race, but pressed on with a nasty gash on her arm and damaged ribs to complete the race. She received a special award in recognition of her effort, and $500 to donate to charity. Read the full story.
Emergency services were called to a burning house on George Street in Blenheim early on Thursday morning.
A Fire and Emergency spokesman said the house was well ablaze when fire crews arrived.
When you’re asleep, you lose your sense of smell. Don’t assume your smoke alarms are working.
It’s … View moreEmergency services were called to a burning house on George Street in Blenheim early on Thursday morning.
A Fire and Emergency spokesman said the house was well ablaze when fire crews arrived.
When you’re asleep, you lose your sense of smell. Don’t assume your smoke alarms are working.
It’s important to maintain smoke alarms regularly and check that they’re working.
Fire and Emergency recommends checking your alarm every month.
Press the test button to sound the alarm, and if you cannot reach the button easily, use a broom handle.
They also recommend having an emergency plan, and to practice it regularly. In a fire, you'll only have 1 or 2 minutes to escape your house.
See the full story on the George Street fire in Friday's Marlborough Express.
In 2019, the Ministry of Education announced the co-location project for the Marlborough boys and girls colleges at the 13.2-hectare McLauchlan St site, currently occupied by the girls college and Bohally Intermediate.
The building company to deliver the long-awaited co-located colleges project has… View moreIn 2019, the Ministry of Education announced the co-location project for the Marlborough boys and girls colleges at the 13.2-hectare McLauchlan St site, currently occupied by the girls college and Bohally Intermediate.
The building company to deliver the long-awaited co-located colleges project has been appointed, but the time-frame and final costs are yet to be nailed down. The master planning phase will determine how the project will unfold, including how the schools will function during the multi-year construction. Do you think the process will take too long, and will the colleges be able to maintain their individual identities?
The National Bowel Screening Programme is free for men and women aged 60 to 74 years who are eligible for publicly-funded healthcare. It aims to save lives by finding bowel cancer at an early stage when it can often be successfully treated.
The test is quick, clean and simple to do. You do it by… View moreThe National Bowel Screening Programme is free for men and women aged 60 to 74 years who are eligible for publicly-funded healthcare. It aims to save lives by finding bowel cancer at an early stage when it can often be successfully treated.
The test is quick, clean and simple to do. You do it by yourself at home.
If you’re eligible to take part, you will be sent:
• an invitation letter
• a consent form
• a free bowel screening test kit, with instructions on how to use it.
This will happen not long after your 60th birthday.
Done it once? Do it again.
Screening is offered every two years, so if you have done a test before and returned a negative result, you will be offered a second test two years after you did the first one if you are still eligible. Your second test is just as important as the first one.
Haven’t quite gotten there yet?
If you received a test kit in the post in the past two years but didn’t complete it, you will be given another chance to take the test. You will be sent a test kit two years after you were sent the first one if you are still eligible.
Worried about your bowel health?
The programme is for people who do not have any symptoms of bowel cancer. It is a preventative programme that finds bowel cancer at an early stage before you may notice any symptoms.
If you are experiencing symptoms, such as a change in your normal bowel movements that continues for several weeks or blood in your bowel motion (poo), it is important to seek advice from a doctor who may refer you for a specialist assessment.
If you are aged 60-74 and experiencing symptoms, don’t wait to receive your test kit in the post – see a doctor as soon as you can. The same applies if you are younger than 60, or older than 74.
Please do not hesitate to raise any questions or concerns about this life-saving test with your family doctor, or with a health professional available on the free helpline: 0800 924 432
Can you give an hour or two to support whānau in the Picton area?
We're looking for volunteers to help with housework and gardening, or childcare.
You can get full info on all available roles and apply online by clicking the 'read more' button below.
Alternatively, send us a … View moreCan you give an hour or two to support whānau in the Picton area?
We're looking for volunteers to help with housework and gardening, or childcare.
You can get full info on all available roles and apply online by clicking the 'read more' button below.
Alternatively, send us a message, call 03 577 9388, email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz, or book an appointment online via our main Facebook page
Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...
The Volunteer Marlborough office is open from 10am till 2pm every weekday! Pop in and see us ... or make an appointment to meet with us outside of our office hours (fb.com... or call 035779388)
Disabled drivers pay a substantial amount for permits giving them the convenience of designated parking spots, but are often frustrated to find these spots occupied by vehicles not in possession of the required permit. How do you think this should be controlled? Do you take any action when you see … View moreDisabled drivers pay a substantial amount for permits giving them the convenience of designated parking spots, but are often frustrated to find these spots occupied by vehicles not in possession of the required permit. How do you think this should be controlled? Do you take any action when you see disabled parking spots being used illegally? Are you a disabled driver frustrated with finding suitable parking?
As always, please write NFP (not for publication) if you don't want your comments used in an article.
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We often get asked if there are volunteering opportunities for young people and we're very happy to say the answer is "YES!"
While not every volunteering opportunity is suitable for all ages, we have 20+ opportunities that people under 18 can apply for, and we are always on the … View moreWe often get asked if there are volunteering opportunities for young people and we're very happy to say the answer is "YES!"
While not every volunteering opportunity is suitable for all ages, we have 20+ opportunities that people under 18 can apply for, and we are always on the lookout for more!
Your 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.
We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.
Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing … View moreYour 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.
We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.
Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you in store soon!
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