Picton - Waikawa, Picton

Want to get to know your neighbours?

Want to get to know your neighbours?

Check out our Know Thy Neighbour page here.

635 days ago

Senior Expo

The Team from Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

CAB Marlborough will be at Marlborough Senior Expo!
We will display our Marlborough Community Directory and have volunteers present to ask about anything you are unsure of.
Our Service is universal; if there is anything we cannot answer, we will help you find someone who can.

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CAB Marlborough will be at Marlborough Senior Expo!
We will display our Marlborough Community Directory and have volunteers present to ask about anything you are unsure of.
Our Service is universal; if there is anything we cannot answer, we will help you find someone who can.

#CABMarlborough #NotSureAskUs #KnowYourRights

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637 days ago

List an item for free and be in to win!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 … View more
There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 Prezzy® cards!
List an item now

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635 days ago

Behind-the-scenes experience - NZ House and Garden Tours 2023

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Who wants a behind-the-scenes experience at the NZ House and Garden Tours in 2023?


In this role, you will be assigned a half-day shift to direct people through the houses on the tour and make sure guests follow the path of the designated areas of the house.

In return, each volunteer will … View more
Who wants a behind-the-scenes experience at the NZ House and Garden Tours in 2023?


In this role, you will be assigned a half-day shift to direct people through the houses on the tour and make sure guests follow the path of the designated areas of the house.

In return, each volunteer will receive a discount code to use for the other day.

📆 10th or 11th March
📍 Blenheim & Picton
💙 Age limit: 18+

Don't miss out click the 'read more' button below to apply

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636 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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637 days ago

We are back at the Farmers Market!

The Team from Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

Kia ora,

We will be back at Marlborough's Farmers Market TODAY! from 9am - 12pm

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650 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

654 days ago

Why volunteer?

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Because it's a great way to take a break from your routine!

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638 days ago

FOR SALE KING SIZE DUVET INNER

Kristen from Blenheim

King size duvet inner for sale, in good clean condition. Mid weight, polyester.

Price: $20

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638 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
Find out more

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638 days ago

Picton/Waitohi

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Picton/Waitohi - drop in to Mariners Mall to meet our staff and find out more about volunteering/mahi aroha. We will be in the old Picton Resource Centre in the mall between 9am and 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

To make an appointment for another day/time, email Julie on … View more
Picton/Waitohi - drop in to Mariners Mall to meet our staff and find out more about volunteering/mahi aroha. We will be in the old Picton Resource Centre in the mall between 9am and 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

To make an appointment for another day/time, email Julie on vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz

643 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
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640 days ago

mobility aids

Marlene from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Whether in the house, needing a bed frame to get out of bed, or out and about, be safe with these mobility aids in good condition. Available at the St John Shop Springlands, 5781754

Negotiable

641 days ago

iPhone 11

Barbara from Blenheim

Water damaged apart from the photos feature not working everything else appears to be working fine

Price: $150

642 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
Click Here

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659 days ago

Pea straw

Helen from Picton - Waikawa

Hi does anyone know when bales of pea straw will be available? Cheers

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