North Blenheim, Spring Creek

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2717 days ago

Victoria Domain reserves – what do you think?

The Team from Marlborough District Council

The Council and Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust are reviewing the Reserve Management Plan for Picton’s Victoria Domain reserves - and want to know your thoughts. How do you use the reserves and what’s important to you about them?

A new plan will guide how we manage these special placesView more
The Council and Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust are reviewing the Reserve Management Plan for Picton’s Victoria Domain reserves - and want to know your thoughts. How do you use the reserves and what’s important to you about them?

A new plan will guide how we manage these special places over the next 10 years. Feedback can be emailed to victoriadomainreview@marlborough.govt.nz by 17 August 2018.

You can submit online on the Council’s website at www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/have-your-say-consultations or alternatively download a form.

For further details, phone Linda Craighead or Grahame Smail at the Council on 03 520 7400 or Sylvie Heard at Te Ātiawa on 03 573 5170.
Find out more!

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2719 days ago

ACC Invoices: Get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

If you haven’t got it already, you’ll soon see your ACC invoice in your mailbox. 📬 Here’s a few things to help make sure you’ve got all the info you need:

🙂 A nifty guide to understanding your invoice: ➡ acc.nz...

🤔 Not sure why you received an invoice? ➡ acc.nz...

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If you haven’t got it already, you’ll soon see your ACC invoice in your mailbox. 📬 Here’s a few things to help make sure you’ve got all the info you need:

🙂 A nifty guide to understanding your invoice: ➡ acc.nz...

🤔 Not sure why you received an invoice? ➡ acc.nz...

😶 Have some questions about your invoice? Ask Jules our new chatbot ➡ acc.nz... (and 🤖 Look for Jules’ chat icon 🗨 bottom right of the business pages.)

🙄 Need to pay your invoice? Do it online: ➡ acc.nz...
Get it done online

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2720 days ago

Injured Silvereye bird

Suzie from Blenheim

We have been caring for an injured Silvereye. Sadly it seems he may never fly again though does manage to get himself up off the ground by around half a metre. We have him in a small cage presently. We wonder if there is anyone out there who has an aviary and would like to care for him, or … View moreWe have been caring for an injured Silvereye. Sadly it seems he may never fly again though does manage to get himself up off the ground by around half a metre. We have him in a small cage presently. We wonder if there is anyone out there who has an aviary and would like to care for him, or alternatively have an aviary not in use that we could borrow/buy please?

2720 days ago

Can you take a birthday cake to kindy?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Does your preschool have a tradition where you take treats for everyone to share on your child's birthday?
What did you take along?

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2721 days ago

Did you go to a dance or a party at this hall?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

We'd love to hear your memories and see your photos of events held at the Homewood War Memorial Hall in the Marlborough Sounds.

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2727 days ago

Housing for older people workshop

Melissa Haylock from Age Concern Marlborough Inc

As we age, our housing needs change. Maybe you need to downsize. You might need more help at home. Or you might be ready to mjove to a retirement village.
MY HOME, MY CHOICES is an easy to use, interactive tool that has been developed to help you sort through theses questions and find the best … View more
As we age, our housing needs change. Maybe you need to downsize. You might need more help at home. Or you might be ready to mjove to a retirement village.
MY HOME, MY CHOICES is an easy to use, interactive tool that has been developed to help you sort through theses questions and find the best fit for you.
Age Concern Marlborough would like to invite you to an informative and interactive workshop on Friday 13th July at 1.30pm, at the Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street . Light refreshments will be provided

2721 days ago

Poll: Vote for your favourite superhero movie!

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite Marvel Studios movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Ant-Man and the Wasp prize packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.

Check out all the great superhero movies on stuffpix.co.nz/superhero-pix

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Vote for your favourite superhero movie!
  • 9.3% Ant-Man
    9.3% Complete
  • 34.5% Thor Ragnarok
    34.5% Complete
  • 31.5% The Avengers
    31.5% Complete
  • 16.7% Iron Man
    16.7% Complete
  • 8% Doctor Strange
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2722 days ago

Trailer

Glenn from Blenheim

Great trailer. New tyres, new lights ,new wiring, new guards, new floor and sides.new bearings. Rego 6months. New Warrant 0273340862

Price: $850

2722 days ago

What you need to know about tomorrow's nurses strike

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hospitals in the region are being emptied out and will be reduced to essential services tomorrow as thousands of nurses and healthcare workers stop work. The industrial action will run from 7am Thursday for 24 hours.

What you need to know:
• NMH will contact affected patients directly. People… View more
Hospitals in the region are being emptied out and will be reduced to essential services tomorrow as thousands of nurses and healthcare workers stop work. The industrial action will run from 7am Thursday for 24 hours.

What you need to know:
• NMH will contact affected patients directly. People should come to their scheduled appointment unless they have been contacted to say their appointment is being postponed. Patients or other members of the public can also call NMH on 0800 733 372 to check the status of their appointment.
• On the day of the strike, people should still go to hospital if the matter is urgent. Dial 111 for emergencies or an ambulance.
• Visit the Medical and Injury Centre in Nelson and Urgent Care Centre in Blenheim for after-hours care
• Otherwise, people should visit their GP or a local pharmacy.
• Free medical advice is available 24/7 at 0800 611 116.

The NMH website will have the most up to date notices about the strikes and effects on healthcare services.

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2722 days ago

Was your appointment postponed?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Are you one of the 230 people whose appointment/surgery has been postponed due to the nurses strike tomorrow.
We'd like to chat with you.

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2722 days ago

Spend $100 and get a cleaning product FREE!

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store. Hurry offer ends 23 July 2018!
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*Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
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2723 days ago

Nelson Marlborough Health to reduce services during second strike

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Nelson Marlborough Health is working hard to ensure patients and staff are safe during the strike action planned by our NZNO nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants on Thursday 12 July from 7am (ending 7am 13 July). Most non-urgent services provided at Nelson and Wairau hospitals on Thursday 12 … View moreNelson Marlborough Health is working hard to ensure patients and staff are safe during the strike action planned by our NZNO nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants on Thursday 12 July from 7am (ending 7am 13 July). Most non-urgent services provided at Nelson and Wairau hospitals on Thursday 12 July will be rescheduled and we will be in touch with affected patients. Emergency and essential services will be available. Do not delay seeking medical treatment or going to hospital if the matter is urgent. You can still call 111 for emergencies or an ambulance. You can also visit your GP or local pharmacy or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
Read more here on our website www.nmdhb.govt.nz...

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2724 days ago

Looking for employment.

Nigel from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

I have work 27 years as a landscape gardener.
Operating Walker Mowers including completion of a basic training course in Walker Mower operations and maintenance.
17 years working at Purewa Cemetery in Auckland as a landscape gardener and grounds person.
I look forward to all replys.
Please … View more
I have work 27 years as a landscape gardener.
Operating Walker Mowers including completion of a basic training course in Walker Mower operations and maintenance.
17 years working at Purewa Cemetery in Auckland as a landscape gardener and grounds person.
I look forward to all replys.
Please contact Nigel Holmes on mobile 0274058843.

2724 days ago

Have your say on Council services

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Each year we survey Marlborough residents to find out their level of satisfaction with our services. It’s by telephone and online, and run by independent researchers, with respondents asked questions about a range of services.

Complete the survey and be in to win a $50 Visa Prezzy Card. To … View more
Each year we survey Marlborough residents to find out their level of satisfaction with our services. It’s by telephone and online, and run by independent researchers, with respondents asked questions about a range of services.

Complete the survey and be in to win a $50 Visa Prezzy Card. To participate, go to: https://www.silresearch.co.nz/neighbourly

Council uses the results to measure our performance across the board. You can help us understand your priorities and ultimately make Marlborough an even better place to live, work and visit. The results are published in October.
Complete the survey

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2725 days ago

Thinking of hiring a Tradie?

Consumer Protection

Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
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Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?

There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
Find out more

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