Picton - Waikawa, Picton

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2805 days ago

Pic of the day

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Photographer Ricky Wilson took this photo at the Blenheim Anzac service on Wednesday. Hundreds of people turned out for the parade and wreath laying.
If you have a photo of Marlborough or Marlburians around the world and would like to share it on our Neighbourly page, please send it to … View more
Photographer Ricky Wilson took this photo at the Blenheim Anzac service on Wednesday. Hundreds of people turned out for the parade and wreath laying.
If you have a photo of Marlborough or Marlburians around the world and would like to share it on our Neighbourly page, please send it to mailbox@stuff.co.nz.

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2804 days ago

Wanted: Winter Boat Project

Elizabeth from Marlborough Sounds

Have you got an old boat lying around in your shed/yard that you want to get rid of?

Ideally looking for something 4-8m (12. 25ft), sailing or cruiser, All states of repair/condition considered.

Please ring my husband Roger anytime at the weekend, or weekday evenings (after 5) on 022 695 1007 … View more
Have you got an old boat lying around in your shed/yard that you want to get rid of?

Ideally looking for something 4-8m (12. 25ft), sailing or cruiser, All states of repair/condition considered.

Please ring my husband Roger anytime at the weekend, or weekday evenings (after 5) on 022 695 1007 or alternatively email him, (with pictures if available) on rogerjtucker@gmail.com.

Many thanks, Liz & Roger

2805 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2805 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2805 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
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2805 days ago

Cheaper petrol

Eve from Picton - Waikawa

Discovered use of gold card at N P D Blenheim gives a 15 cent per litre discount...
Whereas N P D Picton ...price is around $2.04.9 cents a litre..
Certainly worth the trip, even on the smell of an oily rag.

2806 days ago

Wanted

Lynda from Picton - Waikawa

Small chest freezer wanted in good condition please. 021 710028

2806 days ago

Haier Washing Machines

Gabrielle from Picton - Waikawa

Is there anyone in Picton that can fix a Haier washing machine

2806 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2807 days ago

The New Zealand Dance Company presents Lumina in Christchurch

The Team from The New Zealand Dance Company

The New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to present one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Christchurch on Thursday 10 MayView moreThe New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to present one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Christchurch on Thursday 10 May at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Book your tickets now, and join us at the intersection of contemporary light, music and movement.
Book tickets here!

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2807 days ago

Improve Skills For A New Job

Vision College

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2807 days ago

The New Zealand Dance Company presents Lumina in Nelson

The Team from The New Zealand Dance Company

The New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to presents one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Nelson on Monday 14 May at the… View moreThe New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to presents one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Nelson on Monday 14 May at the Theatre Royal Nelson.

Book your tickets now, and join us at the intersection of contemporary light, music and movement.
Book tickets here!

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2807 days ago

Lest we forget

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.

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2827 days ago

They're bright, they're bold and they're being given away for free at a store near you.

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Blenheim friends Tracy Holdaway and Diana Nichol launched Boomerang Bags in Blenheim in a bold bid to stop people using plastic shopping bags.

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2808 days ago

Who is this young soldier from World War I?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The uniform indicates he is a member of the 10th (Nelson) Squadron of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, which was renamed 10th (Nelson & Marlborough) Squadron in 1917.

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