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New Zealand's Blenheim born pioneer studio potter was born on the 11th of October, 1901 and made pottery for 70 years, the longest working career of any New Zealand potter. Celebrate Elizabeth's birthday with us, as part of the Summit … View moreElizabeth Lissaman Birthday Afternoon Tea
New Zealand's Blenheim born pioneer studio potter was born on the 11th of October, 1901 and made pottery for 70 years, the longest working career of any New Zealand potter. Celebrate Elizabeth's birthday with us, as part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival!
Marlborough Museum
Brayshaw Heritage Park
26 Arthur Baker Place Blenheim
RSVP by Monday 8 October to info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz
Classical Guitar Concert with Auckland Virtuoso Bruce Paine on Friday 9 November, 6 p.m in Old Tua Marina Church (Brayshaw Heritage Park). The concert will be followed by the launch of Bruce's latest CD, cash sales only. Bruce is a Radio NZ recording artist and increasingly internationally … View moreClassical Guitar Concert with Auckland Virtuoso Bruce Paine on Friday 9 November, 6 p.m in Old Tua Marina Church (Brayshaw Heritage Park). The concert will be followed by the launch of Bruce's latest CD, cash sales only. Bruce is a Radio NZ recording artist and increasingly internationally renowned composer to classical guitar. Tickets are $25.00, with advanced sales from Marlborough Museum.
Door sales available with cash only on the night - we anticipate that the concert will be sold out before then, so get your tickets early.
Email Marlborough Museum - info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz
This event is part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival.
Ukulele Workshop with International Sensation Hugo Del Mar. Workshop for intermediate and advanced players: hits from the 60s and 70s. Cost $5.00 with pot luck lunch.
Bookings essential - contact Marlborough Museum at info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz
Meet at Escape to Picton - 33 Wellington Street, Picton. Plaques to be unveiled at four different sites followed by a cup of tea at the Edwin Fox. This event is part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival and will be held on Sunday the 14th of October at 2 p.m.
Please RSVP by Monday 8 … View moreMeet at Escape to Picton - 33 Wellington Street, Picton. Plaques to be unveiled at four different sites followed by a cup of tea at the Edwin Fox. This event is part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival and will be held on Sunday the 14th of October at 2 p.m.
Please RSVP by Monday 8 October to info@pictonsmartandconnected.co.nz
Arrrts and Craaarfts - free pirate training for children as part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival!
13 October (Saturday) from 10am - 4pm at the Edwin Fox.
Edwin Fox
1 Dunbar Wharf, Picton
The chances are "one in a million", but New Zealand does have 30 million sheep.
Long-time farmer gets his first "quads".
Am I the only one who feels like their grass clippings are going to waste? What do you do with your grass clippings?
One lucky Neighbourly member is going to pulling into their driveway in this shiny new Suzuki Vitara worth $30,690. Just a few more days to enter. All it takes is a single click. Get in the draw now!
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If your property was built between approx March 2012 and April 2016 with a concrete floor containing earthquake-grade reinforcing steel mesh, you should register your interest for the proposed fully funded class action at www.steelclassaction.co.nz
The action will focus on claiming compensation,… View moreIf your property was built between approx March 2012 and April 2016 with a concrete floor containing earthquake-grade reinforcing steel mesh, you should register your interest for the proposed fully funded class action at www.steelclassaction.co.nz
The action will focus on claiming compensation, especially for stress and uncertainty. Act now. Visit www.steelclassaction.co.nz to find out more and register.
There is no cost to register, or at any stage.
For further information relating to charges please click on news article:
"Steel company pleads guilty to 24 charges"
Feel free to call us on (09) 304 0662.
The children from Pā Kids came in yesterday to help us learn a little te reo Māori by labelling items in our office.
Here are a few words you might like to use in conversation this Māori Language Week.
Whānau - Family and extended family; can include friends and other close relationships
… View moreThe children from Pā Kids came in yesterday to help us learn a little te reo Māori by labelling items in our office.
Here are a few words you might like to use in conversation this Māori Language Week.
Whānau - Family and extended family; can include friends and other close relationships
Hoa - Friend/s; e hoa means my friend (e.g. Ka pai e hoa) and e hoa mā means group of friends (e.g. Kia ora e hoa mā)
Tamariki - Children; son is tama and daughter is tamāhine
Tahu - Spouse, partner or sweetheart; husband/boyfriend is hoa tāne and wife/girlfriend is hoa wāhine
Mātua - Parent/s or father; mother is whaea, and father is also pāpā
Hoamahi - Workmate or colleagues
Rangatira / Pāhi - Chief or boss
Kapa - Team, group or company
Whakapapa - Genealogy, ancestry or lineage
We have a saying around here; ‘civil defence is all of us’. Our strength is in how we work together before and after an emergency. There’s even some pretty good evidence around the fact that people who are prepared for an emergency are able to cope better when something does happen!
A big … View moreWe have a saying around here; ‘civil defence is all of us’. Our strength is in how we work together before and after an emergency. There’s even some pretty good evidence around the fact that people who are prepared for an emergency are able to cope better when something does happen!
A big part of my job is about building greater strength in our communities, so feel free to contact me at Marlborough District Council, to see how we can work together.
Have a safe week,
Catherine Coates
Emergency Management Officer
Here are some handy online resources for you:
Marlborough District Council Civil Defence Emergency Management
getthru.govt.nz
facebook.com/NeighbourhoodSupportMarlborough
This is Māori language week and the team at the Express are trying to learn a few new words each morning.
Here are the words for today.....
* Mihi - Greeting (noun); a speech (noun); to greet, pay tribute, acknowledge or thank (verb)
* Kia ora - Hello or thank you; also good luck or best … View moreThis is Māori language week and the team at the Express are trying to learn a few new words each morning.
Here are the words for today.....
* Mihi - Greeting (noun); a speech (noun); to greet, pay tribute, acknowledge or thank (verb)
* Kia ora - Hello or thank you; also good luck or best wishes
Tēnā koe / tēnā kōrua / tēnā koutou - More formal hello or thank you (koe is used to address one person, kōrua for two, and koutou for three or more)
* Mōrena / Ata mārie - Good morning
* Haere mai - Welcome, come here, come in
* Haere rā - Goodbye, farewell (to someone leaving)
* E noho rā - Goodbye, farewell (to someone staying)
* Ka kite anō / Mā te wā - See you later, see ya!
* Ka mahi - Nice job! Other common compliments are ka pai (good), ka rawe (awesome), and tau kē (this is cool!)
* Ngā mihi - A simple statement of acknowledgements, ngā mihi works well as a te reo email sign off (similar to regards or thanks)
Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ town - out of the two finalists below.
The two towns have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious … View moreHi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ town - out of the two finalists below.
The two towns have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours across key areas, such as litter prevention & waste minimisation, community beautification, recycling projects and sustainable tourism.
Have you heard of the Beautiful Awards? they celebrate environmental excellence and recognise positive actions taken by communities, businesses, schools, individuals and councils, in local and urban areas to protect and enhance their local environments
Note: this poll runs externally from the Beautiful Awards and responses will not be included in the judging process.
Who remembers the clink of bottles being left on the doorstep? Would you like to see them make a return?
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