Picton - Waikawa, Picton

1934 days ago

Vote for Get Growing! You could WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Calling all Get Growing lovers! NZ Gardener's ezine is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award in the Webstar Magazine Media Awards. Click through to their website to vote daily and help us win!

Each vote counts as an entry to win this De'Longhi espresso machine … View more
Calling all Get Growing lovers! NZ Gardener's ezine is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award in the Webstar Magazine Media Awards. Click through to their website to vote daily and help us win!

Each vote counts as an entry to win this De'Longhi espresso machine valued at $1,099 or an Icona Capitals kettle and toaster package valued at $369. Simply register your details once, then vote here each day until voting closes on September 4.
Vote here

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1934 days ago

Downsizing or Starting Out in Witherlea

Elizabeth from Blenheim

Private sale. Trade Me ref.#2270094224.Inspect anytime. Ideal for small pets, fully fenced.

Price: $450,000

1935 days ago

The Plan: Delay teen drinking

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Take a screenshot of this so you have these questions handy for when your teens ask about their next party.
Talk with other parents so there’s no surprises.

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1935 days ago
1935 days ago

Hub of volunteering

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Would you like to give back to the community but you're not sure how, when, or where? We can help with that!
Volunteer Marlborough is a hub for all things volunteering. This means we have a database of 80+ volunteering opportunities all around Marlborough.
Weekdays or weekends.
Mornings, … View more
Would you like to give back to the community but you're not sure how, when, or where? We can help with that!
Volunteer Marlborough is a hub for all things volunteering. This means we have a database of 80+ volunteering opportunities all around Marlborough.
Weekdays or weekends.
Mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnight.
Blenheim, Picton, Marlborough Sounds, Havelock, or you can help from the comfort of your own home!
You can contribute just once, monthly, weekly, or as often as you like.

Call: 035779388
Email: vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
Visit: Office 5, Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim

1937 days ago

Pelorus Mail Boat purchased for the Sounds- what are your thoughts?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - A family-owned company has purchased the Pelorus Mail Boat in a move to bolster tourism in the Marlborough Sounds.

Marlborough Tour Company co-owner Chris Godsiff says "people love it, seeing places you wouldn't see otherwise, and the people collecting their mail, they … View more
Hi neighbours - A family-owned company has purchased the Pelorus Mail Boat in a move to bolster tourism in the Marlborough Sounds.

Marlborough Tour Company co-owner Chris Godsiff says "people love it, seeing places you wouldn't see otherwise, and the people collecting their mail, they all bring their dogs and pigs and horses down and people can feed them on the wharf."

What are your thoughts on this purchase? Do you think it'll help boost the Sounds' tourism even more?
Read more about the boat here

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1936 days ago

Housing Market July Statistics

Diane from North Blenheim

Take a look at what the housing market was doing around New Zealand for July 2019. 🏠

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1936 days ago

Stoeger .177 With sights

Mike from Picton - Waikawa

Good Fun, No licence Required, Great for Target Practise

Price: $200

1936 days ago

Poll: Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Are we happier owning our own home or renting?

It turns out one answer does not fit all.

Some people feel more "grounded" owning their own home, giving them the feeling they're planning for the future and creating a legacy. But there are people who think the opposite. Read more

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Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?
  • 90.7% Prefer to own
    90.7% Complete
  • 9.3% Prefer to rent
    9.3% Complete
1953 votes
1937 days ago

Poll: Pollen influx in Marlborough - Has it affected you?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - With a frosty start to August, Marlborough locals are also experiencing a surge of early hay fever.

While hay fever can affect people year-round, there has been a particular surge in the past few weeks, say Blenheim pharmacists. They say it won't be peak season yet, but … View more
Hi neighbours - With a frosty start to August, Marlborough locals are also experiencing a surge of early hay fever.

While hay fever can affect people year-round, there has been a particular surge in the past few weeks, say Blenheim pharmacists. They say it won't be peak season yet, but it's certainly started up.

Have you been noticing hay fever symptoms earlier than usual? Has it affected you?Read more here

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Pollen influx in Marlborough - Has it affected you?
  • 38.5% Yes - I've really noticed my hay fever symptoms flaring up
    38.5% Complete
  • 38.5% No - I'm not affected by hay fever
    38.5% Complete
  • 23.1% I've noticed a few symptoms but thought it was just a cold
    23.1% Complete
26 votes
1937 days ago

Mountain bike

Endang from Picton - Waikawa

Make : Avanti
Colour : Black
Frame size : small
Model : Forte 2.0
It's almost new, only used once. It will come with helmet and manual.

Price: $500

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1937 days ago

Poll: Do you consider yourself to be happy?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is one of the happiest countries in the world, but how do you even define happiness?

There's a growing body of research on happiness showing the things that make us happier, and things that detract from our happiness. Read more from our "Good Life Guide" here.

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Do you consider yourself to be happy?
  • 75.5% Yes, I am happy
    75.5% Complete
  • 24.5% No, I am not happy
    24.5% Complete
1316 votes
1938 days ago

Poll: Do you miss the chiming of Blenheim's "Big Ben"?

Chloe Ranford Reporter from Marlborough Express

After decades of toiling and tolling, the 91-year-old war memorial clock in Blenheim's Seymour Square has had a couple days off.

Do you miss the chiming of our "Big Ben"?

Read more: bit.ly...

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Do you miss the chiming of Blenheim's "Big Ben"?
  • 75.8% Yes, I miss the chiming!
    75.8% Complete
  • 3% No, I love the sound of silence.
    3% Complete
  • 21.2% I don't mind.
    21.2% Complete
33 votes
1938 days ago

Bakers wanted for community organisations

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

There are several community organisations who would like help in the form of baking. If you enjoy whipping up a batch of brownies, cupcakes or something else delicious, we would love to hear from you!
It doesn't matter if this is something you can only do once or whether you would like to … View more
There are several community organisations who would like help in the form of baking. If you enjoy whipping up a batch of brownies, cupcakes or something else delicious, we would love to hear from you!
It doesn't matter if this is something you can only do once or whether you would like to contribute regularly; every little bit helps.

Call: 035779388
Email: vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
Visit: Office 5, Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim

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1939 days ago

Speed limit review just around the corner

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Council will begin a speed limit review on local roads across the region on Monday 19 August, through its local roads agency, Marlborough Roads.

The district-wide review will help ensure speed limits on our local roads are safe and appropriate. It’s important to be aware that the review … View more
Council will begin a speed limit review on local roads across the region on Monday 19 August, through its local roads agency, Marlborough Roads.

The district-wide review will help ensure speed limits on our local roads are safe and appropriate. It’s important to be aware that the review excludes State Highways as these are managed by the New Zealand Transport Agency.

So make sure you have your say on the speed limit of our regions local roads when consultation begins next week.
Find out more

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