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From next year, Marlborough Girls’ College students will benefit from the introduction of the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough’s “Stars” programme.
The initiative will see incoming Year 9 students paired up with senior students in a bid to make the transition easier.
Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.
Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced … View moreHi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.
Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced and shaped the nation.
What do you think? Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools, or are there other, more important subjects to teach?
It's a three-way race for the mayor's office, and the seat is still anyone's to grab as local government elections enter its final week.
Who are you voting for? Let us know in the poll below.
(Candidates appear in alphabetical order by last name.)
Views on Heritage in Marlborough
- Hear Local Election Candidates
Wednesday 9 October 6-8 p.m. Marlborough Convention Centre
Marlborough Heritage Trust invites anyone with an interest in heritage to come and listen to the 2019 Local Government election candidates to share their views on heritage … View moreViews on Heritage in Marlborough
- Hear Local Election Candidates
Wednesday 9 October 6-8 p.m. Marlborough Convention Centre
Marlborough Heritage Trust invites anyone with an interest in heritage to come and listen to the 2019 Local Government election candidates to share their views on heritage in Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council’s role in working with the heritage sector.
The European Parliament has already voted to abolish daylight saving from 2021, due to studies that highlighted the connection between daylight saving and health issues.
For some, having more daylight hours is beneficial, but for others, it can really interrupt their sleep cycle.
If you haven’t received your local election voting papers in the mail you may not be enrolled to vote.
To check if you’re enrolled, visit vote.nz/ your local PostShop or phone 0800 36 76 56.
If you enrolled after 16 August 2019 - for example, if you turned 18 after this date or moved … View moreIf you haven’t received your local election voting papers in the mail you may not be enrolled to vote.
To check if you’re enrolled, visit vote.nz/ your local PostShop or phone 0800 36 76 56.
If you enrolled after 16 August 2019 - for example, if you turned 18 after this date or moved address recently - you won’t get your voting papers in the mail. You’ll have to request special voting papers from the Council’s electoral officers by emailing election@marlborough.govt.nz, or by phoning 03 520 7400.
All voting papers must be returned by 12 noon on Saturday 12 October.
The noisy but essential frost fans have been running to fight the effects that frosts have on Marlborough vineyards, have they been keeping you awake?
If you live near a vineyard and are happy to talk about your frost fan experiences email maia.hart@stuff.co.nz or leave a comment.
The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.
Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole … View moreThe National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.
Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole queue, and the evidence is potentially for a long time". Do you agree with this policy? Should parents be fined?
Hi neighbours - three of the four Block NZ teams went home empty handed, as their apartments failed to exceed the reserve or did not sell.
Winner, Lisa Ridout-Gordon, says "the win is really bittersweet", and that "it's sad because they won nothing and we all sat there dreaming… View moreHi neighbours - three of the four Block NZ teams went home empty handed, as their apartments failed to exceed the reserve or did not sell.
Winner, Lisa Ridout-Gordon, says "the win is really bittersweet", and that "it's sad because they won nothing and we all sat there dreaming about what we would want to come away with and what we thought we deserved".
Did you watch the final episode? Do you think it's time for the show to be canned?
Salsa Groove Marlborough (www.facebook.com...) have organised a fabulous festival celebrating Kizomba and Bachata dance. If you'd like to get involved, we're looking for volunteers to help with registrations and child minding.
For more info, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or … View moreSalsa Groove Marlborough (www.facebook.com...) have organised a fabulous festival celebrating Kizomba and Bachata dance. If you'd like to get involved, we're looking for volunteers to help with registrations and child minding.
For more info, send us a message, call 03-577-9388, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
Alternatively, you can go to marl.volunteermatch.org.nz/ to browse all available roles and apply online
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Which environmental issue is most important to you? What do you want the council to focus on? Marlborough's mayoral and Sounds ward candidates met with the public at the Havelock Town Hall on Wednesday to discuss environmental issues in the area.
Click here to read more about the issues … View moreWhich environmental issue is most important to you? What do you want the council to focus on? Marlborough's mayoral and Sounds ward candidates met with the public at the Havelock Town Hall on Wednesday to discuss environmental issues in the area.
Click here to read more about the issues discussed.
Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.
Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.
RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit … View moreSpring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.
Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.
RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit mobile phone recycling scheme which raises money for Sustainable Coastlines.
Recycling your mobile phone is free, easy and good for the environment. Not only does it keep harmful items out of landfill, it also stops the precious materials in your phone from going to waste.
Visit RE:MOBILE to find out how to recycle your mobile phone.
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