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Flaxbourne Then and Now: Out of despair comes opportunity.
Friday 19 October, 6 p.m. at Marlborough Museum
The presentation and discussion will include:
- Earthquake in 1855, and now; plans for Heritage Centre (concept plan).
- Shore Talk - stories and artefacts from the area
- Opportunity … View moreFlaxbourne Then and Now: Out of despair comes opportunity.
Friday 19 October, 6 p.m. at Marlborough Museum
The presentation and discussion will include:
- Earthquake in 1855, and now; plans for Heritage Centre (concept plan).
- Shore Talk - stories and artefacts from the area
- Opportunity for donations toward redevelopment
Please RSVP by Monday 15 Octover to info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz
This event is part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival.
Discover the real story with Brendon and Philippa Burns, and friends. Labour Day commemorates the struggle for the eight-hour working day and New Zealand workers were among the first in the world to claim this right.
Calling all workers and those who support them
Come and meet Samuel Parnell … View moreDiscover the real story with Brendon and Philippa Burns, and friends. Labour Day commemorates the struggle for the eight-hour working day and New Zealand workers were among the first in the world to claim this right.
Calling all workers and those who support them
Come and meet Samuel Parnell (played by Brian MacNamara), the father of the eight-hour working day along with modern-day Marlborough workers toiling in our vineyards. Julie Neal from Thornhill and some RSE workers will be talking about current labour issues. This presentation celebrates Labour Day and the origins of the eight-hour working day whilst looking at current working conditions here in Marlborough.
Wine sponsored by Four Hawk Day Wine, refreshments provided. Gold coin entry
Join us at Marlborough Museum, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim at 6 p.m.
Thursday 18 October, 2018 at 6 p.m.
Please RSVP by Friday 12 October to info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz
This event is part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival.
Marlborough Museum
Brayshaw Heritage Park
26 Arthur Baker Place
Blenheim
A Havelock Museum and Canvastown Settlers presentation of the Wakamarina Goldfield in Marlborough history.
Sunday 14 October, 2018 - all day event.
Speaker: Dr. Mike Johnston - geologist and historian. Author of Gold in a Tin Dish - a History of the Marlborough Goldfields. Speaking at 11:30 a.m.… View moreA Havelock Museum and Canvastown Settlers presentation of the Wakamarina Goldfield in Marlborough history.
Sunday 14 October, 2018 - all day event.
Speaker: Dr. Mike Johnston - geologist and historian. Author of Gold in a Tin Dish - a History of the Marlborough Goldfields. Speaking at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
RSVP to Havelock Museum and Cvastiwb Settlers association via vlh.armstrong@xtra.co.nz
This event is part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival.
Held at Canvastown Memorial Hall, Canvastown (Wakamarina Road).
Elizabeth 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 … 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?
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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)
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