North Blenheim, Spring Creek

1046 days ago

Keep shopping local, Marlborough

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Cafe owners and shopkeepers are urging Marlburians to keep supporting their local businesses, as the move to red has brought a noticeable decrease in foot traffic to town centres.

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1072 days ago

Wanted - Resene Wallpaper Roll

Deidre from Blenheim

Looking for 1 x roll of Resene Habitat Collection wallpaper
Pattern number 47589
Batch/Lot number 014
Please message me if you have a spare roll of this.

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1046 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...

1046 days ago

Poll: You be the (photographic) judge!

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View more
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.

You be the (photographic) judge!
  • 53.5% Finalist 1: Full Moon
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.8% Finalist 2: Girl's Camp
    14.8% Complete
  • 11.4% Finalist 3: First Ride in a Steam Train
    11.4% Complete
  • 16.2% Finalist 4: Grandparents at Sunset
    16.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Finalist 5: Brass Band
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.1% Finalist 6: Street Walk
    2.1% Complete
1268 votes
1048 days ago

Closed today

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Our office is closed today (7th Feb.) for Waitangi Day (observed); we will back in the office as usual from 9am tomorrow.

Ko te tumanako ka pai to hararei. We hope you have a good holiday.

1048 days ago

Hot dry summer raised wildfire risk awareness

Climate Insights

Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View more
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.

We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!

Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
Know more

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1049 days ago

Waitangi Day

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Kia pai ō te rā o Waitangi (Have a good Waitangi Day).

We hope that you enjoy a day of rest and relaxation but also that you take some time to find ways to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Kia pai tō rā whakatā (Have a nice weekend)!

Note: We will be closed tomorrow (Monday 7th) for the … View more
Kia pai ō te rā o Waitangi (Have a good Waitangi Day).

We hope that you enjoy a day of rest and relaxation but also that you take some time to find ways to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Kia pai tō rā whakatā (Have a nice weekend)!

Note: We will be closed tomorrow (Monday 7th) for the stat holiday.

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1049 days ago

Treat yourself or someone you care about this Valentines Day

Stuff

Purchase a six month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $102 and get a free $100 Interflora e-voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Subscribe Now

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1050 days ago

My Fundraiser

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

Is your local supermarket low on toilet paper again? Never fear, My Fundraiser is here!

You can support the Foundation through My Fundraiser NZ allowing you to buy toilet paper by the carton. Practical, right? 🚽

Every time you order your toilet paper through My Fundraiser NZ, we receive a … View more
Is your local supermarket low on toilet paper again? Never fear, My Fundraiser is here!

You can support the Foundation through My Fundraiser NZ allowing you to buy toilet paper by the carton. Practical, right? 🚽

Every time you order your toilet paper through My Fundraiser NZ, we receive a 10% donation on your behalf of the full purchase price - that’s $5 for every box sold!

Purchase your toilet paper through the link below 💚

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1051 days ago

Do you have a passion for helping those less fortunate?

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

If your passion is helping people who are less fortunate or facing barriers in their lives, here are a few options of how you could volunteer:
Kitchen Helper at John's Kitchen (Crossroads) ➞ bit.ly...
Co-Volunteer under VM's Tangata Whaiora programme ➞ bit.ly...
Cafe Server at … View more
If your passion is helping people who are less fortunate or facing barriers in their lives, here are a few options of how you could volunteer:
Kitchen Helper at John's Kitchen (Crossroads) ➞ bit.ly...
Co-Volunteer under VM's Tangata Whaiora programme ➞ bit.ly...
Cafe Server at John's Kitchen (Crossroads) ➞ bit.ly...

To contact us:
• send us a DM,
• 03 577 9388 or 021 478 330
vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
• book an appointment via our Facebook page ➞ bit.ly...

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1051 days ago

Bat roosting box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.

Find out how to create your own.

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1051 days ago

Are you prepared for Covid-19 in Marlborough?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

With Pelorus Bridge Cafe the region's first location of interest under the red traffic light setting, now is a good time to check you're ready for a community Covid outbreak. Visit covid19.govt.nz for advice on how to prepare and a checklist.

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1052 days ago

Did you know?

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

The Graeme Dingle Foundation became an established charity over 25 years ago? In 1995 Sir Graeme Dingle and Jo-anne Wilkinson, Lady Dingle had a vision to improve Aotearoa New Zealand’s negative youth statistics.

Find out more through the link below.

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1053 days ago

Networking and mini training next Wednesday

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Calling all managers and leaders of volunteers: our first MoVERS* meeting of the year is on next Wednesday at 12 noon.
This month, we'll be having a chat about recruiting volunteers - how we do it, why it matters how we do it, how to craft eye catching role descriptions, and the use of social… View more
Calling all managers and leaders of volunteers: our first MoVERS* meeting of the year is on next Wednesday at 12 noon.
This month, we'll be having a chat about recruiting volunteers - how we do it, why it matters how we do it, how to craft eye catching role descriptions, and the use of social media.

This event will take place ONLINE and is open to all managers, leaders, and coordinators of volunteers. Please feel free to enjoy your lunch during the meeting; we know you're all very busy!

Event will be held VIA ZOOM; a link will be sent out to people who have registered.

* MoVERS = Managers of Volunteers - Education, Resources, Support.

1054 days ago

Is Hokitika the friendliest town in NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View more
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?

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