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The first locomotive landed at Picton on January 10, 1874, and the viaduct was complete. The railway was opened with a great flourish on November 17, 1875; a provincial holiday was declared, and there was a civic luncheon and a ball in the evening. However as the Opaoa River had yet to be … View moreThe first locomotive landed at Picton on January 10, 1874, and the viaduct was complete. The railway was opened with a great flourish on November 17, 1875; a provincial holiday was declared, and there was a civic luncheon and a ball in the evening. However as the Opaoa River had yet to be bridged, the line ended in a swamp, not at Blenheim. The bridge was eventually built and the line extended to Blenheim station in 1880 ......... click on the link to read the full story.
The subject of fluoride being added to our water has come up again in the local paper and if council passes the legislation this year it will be added mid 2018.
Fluoride is a drug and we should not be medicated against our will through our drinking water. Chronic intake actually has a … View moreThe subject of fluoride being added to our water has come up again in the local paper and if council passes the legislation this year it will be added mid 2018.
Fluoride is a drug and we should not be medicated against our will through our drinking water. Chronic intake actually has a detrimental effect on tooth enamel and to bones causing among other things, mottled teeth, brittle bones and joint pain. It negatively effects the thyroid gland and can cause permanent damage to the digestive system and nervous system. Even if it's in trace amounts, it accumulates in the body, we cannot filter it out easily and some people drink a lot of water because it is supposed to be good for us. We should be entitled to uncontaminated drinking water. To see how toxic it is, just look up the Material Safety Data Sheet for Sodium Fluoride. An extract is attached. Just wondering what other locals think about it.
Sorry folks - the newspaper is stuck in Christchurch this morning as State Highway 7 is closed due to snow between the turnoff to Hamner and Springs Junction.
We will keep you up to date with progress.
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Building a new home is an exciting adventure and Jennian Homes has been building the homes New Zealanders want for over 34 years.
Come and learn from the experts about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid… View moreCome along to one of our FREE info sessions to have your all questions answered.
Building a new home is an exciting adventure and Jennian Homes has been building the homes New Zealanders want for over 34 years.
Come and learn from the experts about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises when designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Book in for a spot while they're still available! We'd love to see you there.
‘I’m going to be very lonely’, said a soft, husky voice in Barney’s ear. He felt the world begin to slide away…
Find out more about what happens to Barney in ‘The Haunting’ - a thrilling ghost story about a 'mostly ordinary' family and a secret legacy. This Kiwi classic,… View more‘I’m going to be very lonely’, said a soft, husky voice in Barney’s ear. He felt the world begin to slide away…
Find out more about what happens to Barney in ‘The Haunting’ - a thrilling ghost story about a 'mostly ordinary' family and a secret legacy. This Kiwi classic, from one of New Zealand’s most loved writers, has been repackaged and is available at booksellers everywhere. To celebrate, we’re giving away 5 copies! Enter now, if you’re not too scared! Terms and Conditions apply.
Jennian Homes Nelson Bays is building on its foundations as a consistent top performer by being named as a Franchisee of the Year finalist.
The Nelson-based franchise was announced as one of three finalists for the supreme award at Jennian Homes’ annual awards evening in Fiji, marking the … View moreJennian Homes Nelson Bays is building on its foundations as a consistent top performer by being named as a Franchisee of the Year finalist.
The Nelson-based franchise was announced as one of three finalists for the supreme award at Jennian Homes’ annual awards evening in Fiji, marking the conclusion of the organisation’s national conference.
The other finalists announced were Jennian Homes Otago and Jennian Homes Coromandel, with Jennian Homes Otago named the overall winner.
Nelson Bays’ finalist position follows the franchise winning the supreme award in 2016, jointly with Jennian Homes Otago.
As well as the finalist position the Nelson Bays team, owned by Simon Collett and managed by general manager Daryl O’Reilly, was awarded Best Sales Process of the Year recognising the quality of the full client experience from the initial sales contact to handing over the keys to the home – an award the franchise also won in 2015 and 2014.
Jennian Homes Nelson Bays owner Simon Collett is proud to once again be among the top echelon of the 30 franchise areas operated around the country.
“We take pride in ensuring all our homes are at a consistent high standard and are very pleased this has been recognised,” says Mr Collett.
“We are a home-building company and our priority is service and great construction so we continue to attract repeat customers. We do this through constant communication with our loyal sub-contractors, ensuring our timelines are met and high standards of workmanship are maintained.”
Jennian Homes Nelson Bays general manager Daryl O’Reilly says the achievements are a testament to a team that continues to step up to the plate and deliver top-quality service within the local community.
“We’ve worked really hard to build a reputation for excellence in customer service, design and craftsmanship in every home we build, so being recognised yet again as one of the best in our business is both reassuring and motivating,” says Mr O’Reilly.
“The team have worked hard, they’ve had great results and they’ve really deserved these accolades.”
All Jennian franchisees are benchmarked by a rigorous scoring programme which details financial and non-financial indicators, including local market share, use of national support office systems and processes, as well as community involvement.
Jennian Homes chief operating officer Aidan Jury says the Nelson Bays franchise has developed a sales process that is 100 per cent customer-focused. It supports the Jennian Homes ethos of creating a superior customer experience and ensuring the customer clearly understands what is happening every step of the way.
The process has been so successful it is being used as a model for franchises throughout the country.
“We are proud of the growth and progress of all our regional franchisee teams. However, once again Jennian Homes Nelson Bays excelled in all expectations,” says Mr Jury.
“They have worked hard to establish themselves as a consistent performer within Jennian Homes, and an integral part of the local Nelson community, and are reaping the rewards of this.”
As well as being a high-achieving business, the franchise is also very community-spirited, sponsoring a number of local sporting teams and events. The Nelson Bays team were the visionaries behind the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk – an annual event that aims to raise funds for the Heart Foundation and generate awareness about women’s heart health.
This year’s Nelson Bays leg saw more than 650 people take part in the 5km run/walk on May 14 (Mother’s Day).
We invited a member of the Neighbourly team to give an electric car a go for a couple of weeks. Find out what Sarah learnt about city living with an 'EV' and what our plans are for our staff fleet over the next few months!
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Does anyone have any used pink batts they no longer want , and would like to be taken away ?
Picton residents have been warned not to go swimming or take shellfish after a blocked sewer pipe overflowed.
The pipe is leaking sewage into Waitohi Stream and into the Picton harbour.
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MindLabKids.com has launched, meaning your creative little ones need never be bored at home again. Sign them up now for a safe, educational online experience featuring hilarious characters, things to make and do, fun video challenges and more. We can’t wait to see what your little ones create!
Lots of things to do in Marlborough this week.
Sleeping Beauty, Seddon fleamarket, school holiday programmes, Hobnail tour and lots more
The Radovanovich girls want their street tree saved from the chop.
Is the tree outside your property likely to meet the same demise?
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Electricity will be switched off to Lybster St and parts of Stuart St and Goodman St from 11am today for about three hours.
More than 500 customers were without power in Blenheim following a malfunction on Wednesday.
A funny smell and a loud noise helped neighbours solve a blackout after … View moreElectricity will be switched off to Lybster St and parts of Stuart St and Goodman St from 11am today for about three hours.
More than 500 customers were without power in Blenheim following a malfunction on Wednesday.
A funny smell and a loud noise helped neighbours solve a blackout after technicians failed to find a faulty switch.
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