Picton - Waikawa, Picton

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3128 days ago

Many bus routes will detour this Sunday for Christchurch Marathon

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

If you travel Sundays on the Blue, Orange or Yellow Lines, Orbiter, 17, 28, 29, 44, 60 or 95 your bus will be detouring around the CBD until 3pm on Sunday 4 June while the Christchurch Marathon is on. You can view specific detours for your route at the link below.

3129 days ago

Make knowledge work for you

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Discover how to get the skills and knowledge you need for the job you want at Ara Institute of Canterbury’s Open Day! It’s on at our City and Woolston campuses from 2pm to 5pm on Thursday 15 June. Open Day is a great opportunity to meet tutors, tour the campus, attend subject info sessions and … View moreDiscover how to get the skills and knowledge you need for the job you want at Ara Institute of Canterbury’s Open Day! It’s on at our City and Woolston campuses from 2pm to 5pm on Thursday 15 June. Open Day is a great opportunity to meet tutors, tour the campus, attend subject info sessions and learn about more than 150 study options ranging from certificates and diplomas to degrees and graduate qualifications. You can even enrol on the day.

Come along and discover how to make knowledge work for you!
Find out more

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3130 days ago

The lowdown

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Stuart and Sally Daddy have owned The Lounge Suite Company in Blenheim for the past six years.

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3131 days ago

Let's get ready for winter!

FreshChoice Picton

There are so many things to love about winter... woolly socks, toasting marshmallows, hearty casseroles and being able to rug up warm next to the fire with some mulled wine mmm... We’re also celebrating Beer & Wine Week, so if you're entertaining or heading away this week, come on in and… View moreThere are so many things to love about winter... woolly socks, toasting marshmallows, hearty casseroles and being able to rug up warm next to the fire with some mulled wine mmm... We’re also celebrating Beer & Wine Week, so if you're entertaining or heading away this week, come on in and see us so that you’re sorted for the long weekend! Find out more

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3131 days ago

Great teaching in your community

Teach NZ

The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people. This year, 14 finalists from across New Zealand have been recognised for their outstanding achievements – … View moreThe Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people. This year, 14 finalists from across New Zealand have been recognised for their outstanding achievements – including Halswell School. Please join us in congratulating them, and find out about their achievements here. Find out more

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3132 days ago

Fire station open day

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Take the whole family to the Blenheim Volunteer Fire Station today. Meet a firefighter, try out the equipment, have fun, enjoy the sausage sizzle.
10am to 2pm today.

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3132 days ago

The only BA you can study by distance.

Massey University

Learning can happen anywhere. Enrol in a Bachelor of Arts at Massey – the only BA you can study from wherever you are. With 26 majors on offer you can study what you’re passionate about, while gaining valuable knowledge that will serve you now and in the future. Semester 2 starts July. Learn more

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3139 days ago

FREE Dog ... wanting a home?

Clarke from Marlborough Sounds

One space available for your dog or pup wanting a home with amazing views, an occasional job, lots of love and good tucker. We can offer a lifestyle and retirement on our small steep cattle grazing block in the Sounds. If you think you may qualify please get in touch.

Free

3135 days ago

Which local group will you support?

Z

Good in the Hood is your chance to support local groups in your neighbourhood. Right across New Zealand, groups of all sizes and from a variety of backgrounds are meeting different needs in their communities. So next time you’re at your local Z, remember to vote and … View moreGood in the Hood is your chance to support local groups in your neighbourhood. Right across New Zealand, groups of all sizes and from a variety of backgrounds are meeting different needs in their communities. So next time you’re at your local Z, remember to vote and help a group do good in your hood. Meet the groups

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3136 days ago

Plenty of food but very few funds

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Marlborough Community Foodbank, like many families in the region, is approaching the winter months with caution as its coffers run short.

Although the shelves are well-stocked, with more food coming in from the supermarkets, the cost of running the service has caused the foodbank to dip into… View more
The Marlborough Community Foodbank, like many families in the region, is approaching the winter months with caution as its coffers run short.

Although the shelves are well-stocked, with more food coming in from the supermarkets, the cost of running the service has caused the foodbank to dip into its savings.

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3136 days ago

Electric Kiwi rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction

Electric Kiwi

A big THANKS to all our customers - Canstar Blue have just awarded Electric Kiwi the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Retailers.

If you are also interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day,
then jump on overView more
A big THANKS to all our customers - Canstar Blue have just awarded Electric Kiwi the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Retailers.

If you are also interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day,
then jump on over and see why a smaller smarter power company could be better for you.
Find out more

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3137 days ago

HELP

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

We need your help to find Marlborough's oldest Facebook user?
Do you know any oldies using social media?

Edythe Kirchmaier (USA) signed up for a page on her 105th birthday.

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3137 days ago

Love bites in Blenheim as Allergic to Love prepares for US tour

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

This weekend in Blenheim you may notice a certain eerie still in the air. A spooky calm. You may go to the $2 shop and notice all the leopard skin tights have sold out. The hair salons have locked their doors in terror. Your auntie is dusting off the leather jacket with tassels, purple mascara and … View moreThis weekend in Blenheim you may notice a certain eerie still in the air. A spooky calm. You may go to the $2 shop and notice all the leopard skin tights have sold out. The hair salons have locked their doors in terror. Your auntie is dusting off the leather jacket with tassels, purple mascara and hoop earrings.

Anyone seen my scrunchy?

Don't be too petrified. It's only the countdown to the biggest rock opera of probably forever playing live (and nearly in love) at Biddy Kate's Irish Bar.
Click on the link to read the full story ......

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3137 days ago

Our next New Home Builders' session is around the corner!

The Team from Jennian Homes

Our New Home Builders Information Sessions are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. Completely FREE, sessions are designed for new builders with all budgets and levels of experience. Your local Jennian team will cover off:
• How best… View more
Our New Home Builders Information Sessions are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. Completely FREE, sessions are designed for new builders with all budgets and levels of experience. Your local Jennian team will cover off:
• How best to establish your construction budget
• How to avoid hidden costs
• Easy ways to save money by building an environmentally friendly home
• How to plan a home you've always wanted

We love sharing our construction industry and knowledge to ensure every home building journey is a good one. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
Register now

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3145 days ago

Blenheim drivers clueless, in a roundabout way, claims instructor

Reporter Marlborough Express

Are we really that bad at driving around roundabouts?
If so, why are council planning a new roundabout on Old Renwick Rd?

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