Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

2240 days ago

Could you go car free?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

World Car Free day is this Saturday, September 22.
Could you get through a whole day without using your vehicle?

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2240 days ago

Did you go to Marlborough Boys' College?

Matt Brown Reporter from Marlborough Express

Who were your teachers, and are they still teaching?
Let's hear your stories of teachers past and present who moulded the young men of Marlborough.

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2240 days ago

Tell Our Story - Shining a Light

The Team from Marlborough Museum

Tell Our Story - Shining a Light

Broadcaster Kim Hill and Auckland University emeritus professor Raewyn Dalziel discuss New Zealand's first suffragist, Marlborough's Mary Anne Muller.

Marlborough Convention Centre
Gold coin donation entry

Supported by Marlborough Museum and … View more
Tell Our Story - Shining a Light

Broadcaster Kim Hill and Auckland University emeritus professor Raewyn Dalziel discuss New Zealand's first suffragist, Marlborough's Mary Anne Muller.

Marlborough Convention Centre
Gold coin donation entry

Supported by Marlborough Museum and Zonta Marlborough

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2240 days ago

We desperately need donated goods for SPCA Op Shops!

Sabine Kruekel from

PLANNING ON DOING A SPRING CLEAN?

Our Op Shops need your unwanted goods!

Spring time is here - a great time to refresh your home and rid your life of those items you no longer need.

If you are thinking about where you can donate this furniture, goods, and bric-a-brac... look no further. … View more
PLANNING ON DOING A SPRING CLEAN?

Our Op Shops need your unwanted goods!

Spring time is here - a great time to refresh your home and rid your life of those items you no longer need.

If you are thinking about where you can donate this furniture, goods, and bric-a-brac... look no further. We have eight SPCA Op Shops around Auckland which you can drop off your donated goods to.

You can find a list here: www.spca.nz... (just pick Auckland and Op Shops).

Please SHARE this post to help spread the word. Your donation will help save a life!

Thank you so much ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ

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2241 days ago

Want to win a trip to Sydney?

AIA

You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person โ€” but … View more
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person โ€” but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.

To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.

T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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2241 days ago

Stolen lambs - can you help?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are calling for the public's help after 50 lambs were stolen from a Marlborough farm. Between July 13 and September 15, 50 lambs were stolen from Ashmore Valley Vineyard paddocks on Grahams Rd in Fairhall. The lambs were marked with yellow tags and had Ashmore written on them.

Anyone… View more
Police are calling for the public's help after 50 lambs were stolen from a Marlborough farm. Between July 13 and September 15, 50 lambs were stolen from Ashmore Valley Vineyard paddocks on Grahams Rd in Fairhall. The lambs were marked with yellow tags and had Ashmore written on them.

Anyone who had been in the area recently and had seen anything suspicious, or had information that might help police was urged to contact Blenheim Police on (03) 578 5279 and quote file number 180917/3619.

Information could also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

Story and image credit: NZ Herald

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2241 days ago

Visit from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Harcourt (Bunty) Bunt invited Prince Harry to visit the Omaka Aviation Centre after having shown his brother William around the centre in 2014.
What would you suggest Harry and Meghan do if they visit Marlborough next month?

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2242 days ago

Meet the weaving wฤhine

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Kerry Gillbanks, our very own weaving wฤhine, has been the harakeke collection curator at the Auckland Botanic Gardens for over a decade.

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2242 days ago

Poll: Kaikลura Hop grid girls wave the flag for 'personal choice'

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Grid girls do not belong in the modern world, according to Formula 1 chiefs.
But these girls at the Kaikoura Hop thought it was all great fun.
What do you think?
Read the full story here: bit.ly...

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Kaikลura Hop grid girls wave the flag for 'personal choice'
  • 90% It's personal choice
    90% Complete
  • 10% It's demeaning and should be banned
    10% Complete
20 votes
2249 days ago

Dumping the dumpers

Reporter Marlborough Express

More and more people are dumping their rubbish in the beautiful, quiet corners of Marlborough.
What can we do to stop this disgusting habit?

2242 days ago

WIN tickets to the Marlborough Museum

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Strong Women Standing Tall is the new exhibition at Marlborough Museum and we are giving away three tickets.
This exhibition highlights 50 Marlborough women who fought for equal participation in political life. Profiles of significant Marlborough women include our suffragettes, and later … View more
Strong Women Standing Tall is the new exhibition at Marlborough Museum and we are giving away three tickets.
This exhibition highlights 50 Marlborough women who fought for equal participation in political life. Profiles of significant Marlborough women include our suffragettes, and later generations of Marlborough
women who followed in their footsteps. The exhibition is open until October 10.

Comment below if you would like to win the three tickets. A winner will be announced on Thursday.

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2242 days ago

Poll: Weed killer wreaking havoc on New Zealand's grass cuttings

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

What do you do with your grass clippings?

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Weed killer wreaking havoc on New Zealand's grass cuttings
  • 22.2% Take them to the greenwaste centre
    22.2% Complete
  • 18.5% Leave them in a pile at home to breakdown
    18.5% Complete
  • 25.9% I have a composting system
    25.9% Complete
  • 29.6% I have a mulching mower so don't have clippings
    29.6% Complete
  • 3.7% I feed them to animals
    3.7% Complete
27 votes
2243 days ago

Earthquake near the Kermadec Islands a reminder

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Weโ€™re hearing a lot in the news media about earthquakes right now, from the โ€˜ghost quakesโ€™ following the earthquake near the Kermadec Islands, to more information about the Alpine Fault.

Rather than being overwhelmed by this information, use it as a reminder to review your emergency … View more
Weโ€™re hearing a lot in the news media about earthquakes right now, from the โ€˜ghost quakesโ€™ following the earthquake near the Kermadec Islands, to more information about the Alpine Fault.

Rather than being overwhelmed by this information, use it as a reminder to review your emergency plans. Think about how you and your family can prepare to look after yourselves (and your pets) for up to 7 days.

Itโ€™s also useful to check that information is from a reliable source before you share it; for example, from Geonet or the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management.
Find out more

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2244 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable youโ€™ll never want to sit in a โ€˜normalโ€™ bean bag again. Thatโ€™s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable youโ€™ll never want to sit in a โ€˜normalโ€™ bean bag again. Thatโ€™s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

Youโ€™ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful โ€“ once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you donโ€™t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2245 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competitionโ€”there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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