Picton - Waikawa, Picton

1646 days ago

Look at these great Local Likes...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey The Pot Shed and Kudos Food Design and Catering! Your neighbours really LIKE you! Check out these awesome shoutouts from your local community. Thanks for being such a special part of your community. Make a Local Like

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1646 days ago

World Smokefree Day: Sunday 31 May

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

If you, or someone you know needs a hand to quit smoking check out www.nmdhb.govt.nz... or email smokefree@nmdhb.govt.nz or call 0800 NO SMOKE (0800 667 665).
#SmokefreeNZ
#smokefreeaotearoa2025

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1646 days ago

Save the date

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

SAVE THE DATE! There's a fantastic one-off volunteering opportunity coming up on Sunday 14th June at Grovetown Lagoon!
This is an opportunity to get out in the sun and fresh air, and enjoy nature while also 'paying it forward'. Bring along a friend or member(s) of your whanau to make… View more
SAVE THE DATE! There's a fantastic one-off volunteering opportunity coming up on Sunday 14th June at Grovetown Lagoon!
This is an opportunity to get out in the sun and fresh air, and enjoy nature while also 'paying it forward'. Bring along a friend or member(s) of your whanau to make it even more fun!
All you will need to bring is a hat, sunscreen, and safe footwear. You are welcome to bring your own tools but this is not necessary.

To RSVP, call/txt 021478330, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz

You can get full info on this and all available roles (and apply online) at marl.volunteermatch.org.nz...

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1646 days ago

WIN: A Resene makeover

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who nominated an essential worker to win one of three Resene prize packs, each including a Resene colour consultation, a $350 Resene voucher and the latest Resene fan decks.

The lucky winners are: Lee-Ann Hodgson, in Hunterville, Susannah Aho, in Auckland, and … View more
Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who nominated an essential worker to win one of three Resene prize packs, each including a Resene colour consultation, a $350 Resene voucher and the latest Resene fan decks.

The lucky winners are: Lee-Ann Hodgson, in Hunterville, Susannah Aho, in Auckland, and Chad Birt, in Titahi Bay. Congratulations!

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1647 days ago

Whatever it is that makes you tick...

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

There are so many ways you can help and give back! Do you have a love for music? A passion for teaching and sharing knowledge? Love spinning a good yarn with someone new? Maybe you want to save our native bird life?⁠
Whatever it is that makes you tick, there's a volunteering opportunity out … View more
There are so many ways you can help and give back! Do you have a love for music? A passion for teaching and sharing knowledge? Love spinning a good yarn with someone new? Maybe you want to save our native bird life?⁠
Whatever it is that makes you tick, there's a volunteering opportunity out there to suit!⁠

Get in touch now and we can start the process so you're ready to go when the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted:⁠
- call or text 021478330⁠
- email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
- book an appointment online via facebook ⁠(facebook.com...
- sign up at marl.volunteermatch.org.nz...

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1647 days ago

Poll: What do you think of CCTV on private homes?

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I'm writing a story about CCTV security cameras on homes, what's the best system, how to install them, and whether or not they're a useful deterrent.
I wondered what you thought about private security cameras. Are they good for the neighbourhood? Or a sign troubled communities?
If … View more
I'm writing a story about CCTV security cameras on homes, what's the best system, how to install them, and whether or not they're a useful deterrent.
I wondered what you thought about private security cameras. Are they good for the neighbourhood? Or a sign troubled communities?
If you've got a strong opinion about them, drop me a line and let me know what you think.

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What do you think of CCTV on private homes?
  • 92.4% Yes, they're OK.
    92.4% Complete
  • 4.6% I'm not sure.
    4.6% Complete
  • 3% No, they're not OK.
    3% Complete
1959 votes
1648 days ago

Ryman pioneers certainty

Ryman’s Peace of Mind guarantees provide a little certainty in your retirement. Our affordable base weekly fee is fixed for life*, our deferred management fee is capped at 20 per cent, one of the lowest around, and villages provide independent living, assisted living and a full range of care … View moreRyman’s Peace of Mind guarantees provide a little certainty in your retirement. Our affordable base weekly fee is fixed for life*, our deferred management fee is capped at 20 per cent, one of the lowest around, and villages provide independent living, assisted living and a full range of care options. These are just some of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.

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Visit our website to find the village that’s right for you.
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1649 days ago

Libraries reopen with limited services

The Team from Marlborough District Council

The Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre are now open but they’re operating in a different way under Alert Level 2.

You can return library items via the after-hours facility, borrow, request and collect held items. To enter the library you have to show… View more
The Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre are now open but they’re operating in a different way under Alert Level 2.

You can return library items via the after-hours facility, borrow, request and collect held items. To enter the library you have to show your library card. This is to help with contact tracing; only one family member is allowed in at one time.

Some services including wifi, computer access, printing, newspapers and programmes such as Baby Rhyme Time are unavailable. The libraries are open from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Find out more

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1649 days ago

Griselinia Hedge

Vernon from Blenheim

This is a 4 year old Griselinia Hedge. New owner must remove. There will be a digger on-site in the next month that can also assist.

Grown in good Springlands soil.

Feel free to request any number of plants.

Offers Welcome

Vernon 0212283881

1649 days ago

Local profile: Zoe

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

What do you do when you volunteer? When I volunteer, it is normally in the form of something to do with conservation, such as leading beach cleanups, dive cleanups or helping at conservation days.

What is your favourite part? Seeing how I can inspire people to step up and also help out in the … View more
What do you do when you volunteer? When I volunteer, it is normally in the form of something to do with conservation, such as leading beach cleanups, dive cleanups or helping at conservation days.

What is your favourite part? Seeing how I can inspire people to step up and also help out in the community. I also really like that I can combine my passion of the outdoors with volunteering. It also benefits me as giving back to the community is a key way to improve mental health.

Why did you start volunteering? I started volunteering because I was interested in giving back to the community and creating a better world for us to live in. I also think it's important to create awareness about the problems in our society and how we can all contribute to the solutions.

How do you feel your volunteer work impacts the Marlborough community? When I do beach clean-ups a lot of people say to me that they never knew about the effect on rubbish in the environment so it is really cool that those people who come to the clean ups will decide to change something about their life that will benefit the environment. Getting my dive certification also means that I can encourage young people to learn to dive.

What do you do when you are not volunteering? When I’m not volunteering, I’m usually enjoying the outdoors by tramping or diving, playing the piano, hanging out with friends, or reading a good book!

What would you say to someone who is thinking about starting volunteering? Go for it! Volunteering is a great way to get involved in and give back to the community. I think the best thing to do is find something you are passionate about and see what volunteer options are available surrounding that passion. But really just try it! If you don’t try, you’ll never know what it’s like.

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1651 days ago

Fruit tree pruning

Steven from Blenheim

Book in your fruit trees for a prune this winter.
Phone Steve @ Garden,Lawn and House Care.
0277529191

1649 days ago

Poll: First long weekend at level 2

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

This weekend will be New Zealand's first long weekend with the freedoms of level 2. What are your plans - will you stay local, or have a weekend away?

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First long weekend at level 2
  • 2.8% Heading to the bach.
    2.8% Complete
  • 13.9% Visiting family/friends in another region.
    13.9% Complete
  • 0% Going camping.
    0% Complete
  • 0% Going hiking or surfing.
    0% Complete
  • 2.8% Exploring the Sounds.
    2.8% Complete
  • 77.8% Staying home.
    77.8% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - let us know in the comments!
    2.8% Complete
36 votes
1649 days ago

Inside New Zealand's hidden cave hotels

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard

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1650 days ago

Found Lost Dogs

Tabitha from Wairau & Waihopai Valleys

Found. Two gun dogs on Northbank Rd. Contact 03 5729221 Thanks

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1650 days ago

260L plastic food grade drum. used

Anne from Blenheim

260L plastic food grade drum.
had pickles in them.
very easy to wash out.
screw top lid.
you can add taps to them very easy.
2nd hand
we are Blenheim based,
plenty available.… View more
260L plastic food grade drum.
had pickles in them.
very easy to wash out.
screw top lid.
you can add taps to them very easy.
2nd hand
we are Blenheim based,
plenty available.
great for water storage.
dry storage for stock food.
110 high, 60 widest in middle , 45 across the bottom.
( these are not exact measurements. )
you have to make own freight arrangements for out of Blenheim buyers
Price: $60 each
martin : 0212284065 cell,

Price: $60

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