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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!

3323 days ago

New flights announced

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Sounds Air have launched a new service to and from Kaikoura.

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3322 days ago

What's on today - get out and enjoy the sunshine

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Country Music: Fundraiser for the Gourmet Paradise Country Music awards. Downstairs in the Clubs of Marlborough main hall, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Eddy Low and Allan Barron. Tickets $15 from reception at Clubs of Marlborough. Bar open, tea and coffee supplied

The President: Picton Little Theatre. … View more
Country Music: Fundraiser for the Gourmet Paradise Country Music awards. Downstairs in the Clubs of Marlborough main hall, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Eddy Low and Allan Barron. Tickets $15 from reception at Clubs of Marlborough. Bar open, tea and coffee supplied

The President: Picton Little Theatre. One-man comedy. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.

Book Sale: Brayshaw Park, today and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. All books 50 cents each. Large selection to choose from, includes an estate collection.

Ladies Bubbles and Brunch: Holy Trinity Community Hall, Wairau Rd, Picton. Speakers Simone Hill, Interior Designer & Colour Consultant and councillor Nadine Taylor. $20. Cathy 5739111 or Jane 5735955.

BonaNZa: Four of New Zealand's top trombonists. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 7.30pm.

Lochmara Lodge Half Marathon: Cruise to the Anakiwa start line then run to Lochmara Lodge. Fundraiser for the Bread of Life Foundation.

Summer Beach Salsa Party: 8pm, Harlequins rugby clubrooms, Lansdowne Park. $5, BYO drinks. Free dance lessons, costume prizes.

Artisan Market: Wynen St, 9am to 1pm. Food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and more.

The Big Picture: Marlborough Landscape Photographs by Bernard Vavasour. Daily at Marlborough Museum.

Redwood Market: 8am to noon, Cleghorn St car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers, handcrafts. Supporting hospice. Alison 5785109.

Cruisey Church: St Andrew's Church and hall from 5pm. Games, crafts, worship and a meal. Johanna 5791164 or the church office 5787119. Orchid Society: Wesley Centre, 1.30pm, Rosie 5783490.

Ulysses Club: 10am, meet at The Vines Village. Prospective members welcome.

Picton Museum: 10am to 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, 5738283.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage farm. Guided tours available, Doris 5794357.

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Golf croquet at Whitehead Park, 15 Brooklyn Dr. 1pm, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. Afternoon tea supplied.

Boot Sale: 8am to 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. John 5783918.

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3322 days ago

Do you have earthquake damage?

EQC

Has your home been damaged by the recent earthquakes? Click here to make a claim with EQC. Make a claim

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3323 days ago

Road closures

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Here's the latest information on where you can drive and where you need to take extreme care....

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3323 days ago

Free to a good home

Travis from North Blenheim

Free to a good home.

Free

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3323 days ago

Earthquake help

Melissa Haylock from Age Concern Marlborough Inc

We hope you are all ok after the earthquake! We were unable to get in to our building for 2 days, as we had to wait for it to be checked.
Just a reminder to check on older neighbours and those on their own after a bad shake. The image below was in the Sun today, what to do in an earthquake if … View more
We hope you are all ok after the earthquake! We were unable to get in to our building for 2 days, as we had to wait for it to be checked.
Just a reminder to check on older neighbours and those on their own after a bad shake. The image below was in the Sun today, what to do in an earthquake if you aren't mobile. Please pass it on to anyone who may benefit from seeing this.
If you or someone you know is a Total Mobility voucher client of ours, please be aware that they are taking up to 7 working days to arrive. You are welcome to pick them up from the office, Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm.
Take care and look after each other!

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3323 days ago

Something for Saturday night.

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

There's a fundraiser for the Gourmet Paradise Country Music awards on Saturday night.
Downstairs in the Clubs of Marlborough main hall, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Eddy Low and Allan Barron.
Tickets $15 from reception at Clubs of Marlborough.
The bar will be open plus tea and coffee supplied.

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3324 days ago

Tsunami warning

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Should I stay or should I go - everyone was asking us when the tsunami warning was issued at 1am on Monday.
Do you know if you are in the evac area?

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3324 days ago

Road closures

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Latest information on our roads and public spaces

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3324 days ago

Weather warning

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The sun is shining right now but there is a weather warning in place for heavy rain and cold wind.

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3324 days ago

Warnings issued for tramping tracks following earthquakes, storms

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Department of Conservation is advising people to stay away from all DOC-managed tracks and conservation areas in South Marlborough and Kaikoura until further notice while damage is assessed.

- People are also advised to stay off the Clarence River which a landslide has partially blocked … View more
The Department of Conservation is advising people to stay away from all DOC-managed tracks and conservation areas in South Marlborough and Kaikoura until further notice while damage is assessed.

- People are also advised to stay off the Clarence River which a landslide has partially blocked until it has been assessed.

- The Acheron Road through Molesworth Station is currently closed until further notice as damage to the road is still to be assessed.

- Rainbow Road through the station is also closed until further notice due to a large slip.

Click through on the link for more information.

3325 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Nelson Bays

Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy … View more
Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy efficient home, it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team.
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3325 days ago

Earthquake recovery information from Marlborough Civil Defence

Glyn from Blenheim

For up to date news on what Civil Defence are doing please follow us on Facebook here: www.facebook.com...
or Twitter at #marldistcouncil


Thanks

3325 days ago

Road updates

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Here's the latest on our roads and directions for those drivers who have to get to Christchurch.

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3325 days ago

Quake photos

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Click on the link to see a slideshow of some of our earthquake photos. We will keep adding to the slideshow as more pics arrive.
If you have photos to share, please send them to megan.leov@mex.co.nz. Thank you.

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