North Blenheim, Spring Creek

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2898 days ago

'Traffic cops' at sea

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Hey boaties - slow down on the water - these guys are watching you.

2898 days ago

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ServiceIQ

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2899 days ago

Smarter farming for a better New Zealand TM – starting in Blenheim

Ravensdown

Ravensdown stores are the backbone of our farmer-owned co-operative and relied on in rural communities like Marlborough. We are looking for a Casual Storeperson to join our Blenheim store to assist us in fulfilling our vision of a better New Zealand. To be our new Casual Storeperson you will be … View moreRavensdown stores are the backbone of our farmer-owned co-operative and relied on in rural communities like Marlborough. We are looking for a Casual Storeperson to join our Blenheim store to assist us in fulfilling our vision of a better New Zealand. To be our new Casual Storeperson you will be reasonably fit, good with people and ideally have experience with forklifts and front-end loaders.

You’ll be working with Ravensdown’s stock management system so will be good with computers. Our peak seasons are Spring and Autumn and your ability to be flexible in work hours is crucial, in this true casual role.
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2901 days ago

TV BOX INTERNET MEDIA STREAMING

Richard from Blenheim

TV Box for sale.

Free channel viewing - nothing to buy. Pre laoded with all the stuff you need!

Netflix, YouTube, 1000s of Movies, TV Shows, Sports and News channels for free viewing with new H96 Pro+ TV Box.

Works straight out of box - plug and play and your away!

New Item, suitable … View more
TV Box for sale.

Free channel viewing - nothing to buy. Pre laoded with all the stuff you need!

Netflix, YouTube, 1000s of Movies, TV Shows, Sports and News channels for free viewing with new H96 Pro+ TV Box.

Works straight out of box - plug and play and your away!

New Item, suitable for all family viewing on your connected TV.

All cables, everything you need to get up and running fast.

Richard 0275792998

Negotiable

2899 days ago

The new, blue lake

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Another wonderful thing to come out of the Kaikōura quake.
Before the quake, it was a quiet, babbling river, seldom visited by tourists and not paid too much attention by locals.

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2901 days ago

Free book swap/little library /book exchange update

Sue from Blenheim

At 31 Litchfield Street, now in x3 black wheelie bins beside garage. notice on letter box. x1 wheelie bin full of childrens books. Great authors & a large book 20yrs celebrating the All Blacks , AA road maps book , gardening etc. Happy Reading Everyone!

2901 days ago

Small Dog Kennel

Brently from Blenheim

Suits small dog like fox terrier etc. Used for approx 1 year, in great tidy condition. 1700 long, 750 high, 550 wide. Brently 0212282574

Price: $350

2904 days ago

Hopai Cup results for 2017

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Results:
Hopai He Man Cup: Sam Welsh
Hopai She Man Cup: Emma Blom
Hopai He Man Team Cup: Ash Wadsworth & Ebony Maikuku

Gordon Harvey Cup, Best Sportsman: Louie Greig

Cross Country Mile Men – RD Black Cup: Billy Hebberd
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Results:
Hopai He Man Cup: Sam Welsh
Hopai She Man Cup: Emma Blom
Hopai He Man Team Cup: Ash Wadsworth & Ebony Maikuku

Gordon Harvey Cup, Best Sportsman: Louie Greig

Cross Country Mile Men – RD Black Cup: Billy Hebberd

Cross Country Mile Ladies Cup: Haley Jenkins

Cross Country Mile Boys under 18:Louie Greig

Cross Country Mile Girls under 18: Katrina Guiney

Ladies Tug of War Trophy: South East Bay

Johns Bros Mens Tug of War Cup: Woodchoppers

Gumboot throwing:

Ladies: Haley Jenkins ; Men: Nick Best

Under 10: Girls: Eva Kant Boys: Miles Nichol

10 –14 year old Girls: Dani Mason Boys : Ashley Fitzgerald

Single Men’s 100m :Thomas Marshall; Single Ladies 100m:Toni Gamble

Married Men’s race: Geoffrey Hocquard

Married Ladies race: Anna Wilson

Single Ladies three-legged race: Alex Ritchie & Amie Ritchie

Mens:Josh Donaldson & Will McFarlane

Married couples three-legged race: Under 30’s: Phillipa & Russel Curtis

Over 30’s: Shane & Deb Gibson

Couples Piggyback Race: Emma Blom & Thomas Marshall

440 yards: Girls 9 & under: Hannah Roborgh. Boys: Toby Randall

Girls 10-14: Gwyneth Walker. Boys: Reuben Dempster

Girls 15-17:Tayna Barnes. Boys: Tama Baker

Ladies: Ashleigh Radford. Men : Matt Offen

Grandmother’s Cup: Di Rudkin; Grandfather’s Cup:Ken Jones

Wood Chopping:

Barcello Cup, Most Points: Finn Sloan

Emerson Mason Underhand Chop: Finn Sloan

Harris Cup, Standing chop: Bill Nicholls

Pelorus Sound Underhand: Serena Gowland

Boat Races:

Cuddon Cup Open Speed Boat: Josh Jamieson

GM Cup Open Diesel Boat: Richard Batchelor

Orchard Cup Handicapped Diesel Boat: Chris Ruffell

Wrightstephenson Challenge Cup: Dave Hoskin

Harris Regatta Cup : Josh Jamieson



Children’s Races:

Running:

up to 4 years old Girls: Elektra Emeny Boys: Quinn Rudkin

5 - 6 year old Girls: Alex Pawsey Boys: Boh McDonald

7 - 8 year old Girls: Ella Bond Boys: Marcus Ferguson

9 -10 year old Girls: Kaitlyn Foote Boys: Alex Greig

11 - 12 year old Girls: Maddie Ryland Boys: Louie Greig

13 - 14 year old Girls: Gwyneth Walker Boys: Billy Sloan

15-17 year old Girls: Meighan Taylor Boys: Tama Baker

Sack races:

7-8 year old Girls: Adair Nichol Boys: Toby Randall

9 – 10 year old Girls: Josie O’Neill Boys: Ethan Ryland

11 – 12 year old Girls: Maea Novero Boys: Louie Greig

13-14 year old Girls: Gwyneth Walker Boys: Billy Sloan

15-17 year old Girls: Maisie Offen Boys: Tama Baker

Three legged races:

7-8 year old Girls: Adair Nichol & Emmy Greig

Boys: Blake Hebberd & Toby Randall

9-10 year old Girls:Josie O’Neill & Jazz Alison

Boys: Tom Costley & Blake Hebberd

11-12 year old Girls: Lucy Mander & Maea Novero

Boys: Kalan Nichol & Josh Allison

13-14 year old boys: Louie Greig & Billy Sloan

15-17 year old Girls: Elisha Godsiff & Candice Sangster

Boys: Tama Baker & Riki Baker

Novelty races: Egg and Spoon

4 and under Girls: Flora Musson Boys: Freddie Glubb

5-6 year old Girls: Vivi Kant Boys: Kase Sadd

2904 days ago

In need of a post-holiday, holiday?

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2904 days ago

Ngakuta Bay Classic

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Results thanks to David Bendell.
On January 2 the Ngakuta Bay Classic was held in Little Ngakuta Bay.
Nine teams of four entered and the first leg was a run, with baton, to the other jetty in the larger Ngakuta Bay (800 metres). The baton was passed to a second person to row across the bay to … View more
Results thanks to David Bendell.
On January 2 the Ngakuta Bay Classic was held in Little Ngakuta Bay.
Nine teams of four entered and the first leg was a run, with baton, to the other jetty in the larger Ngakuta Bay (800 metres). The baton was passed to a second person to row across the bay to Little Ngakuta Bay and then the baton passed on for a swim out into the bay, around a buoy and back to Little Ngakuta Bay (maybe 700 metres).
The winning team did it in around 17 minutes and was won by Team Bendell - Hunter Bendell ran (4th), Vicki and David did the row (2nd) and Callanthia Hammond, a 13 year old swimmer who nailed it for the team. Callantia beat older teenagers and adults who also did the swim for the other teams. There were around 70 folk supporting the teams and it was a pleasant event as the trophy was handed over and prizes given out.

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2913 days ago

Fireworks

Eric from Blenheim

Is anyone else concerned/disturbed by fireworks being let off in the middle of the night outside of 5 November? If so, any ideas as to how they can be stopped? Seems Council have no bylaws covering them -apart from Noise Control (and we know how good they are!) and Central Government don't … View moreIs anyone else concerned/disturbed by fireworks being let off in the middle of the night outside of 5 November? If so, any ideas as to how they can be stopped? Seems Council have no bylaws covering them -apart from Noise Control (and we know how good they are!) and Central Government don't seem to be interested either.

2905 days ago

The insect flour to give your 'new year, new you' regime a protein boost

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Care to try delicious salted-caramel scorpions, barbecued grasshopper, chili chocolate locusts and cricket flour?

2905 days ago

Garden makeover: from old paddock to formal rose parterre

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Pat Jones has created the most wonderful garden - you can visit it during Garden Marlborough.

2906 days ago

We'd love to hear from you!

The Team from Marlborough District Council

I’ve been posting on Neighbourly for a few months now, and I’m getting a little lonely! I’d love to hear from you about what you’re doing to be better prepared for an emergency. It’d also be great to hear whether there’s more or different information you’d like from the team here at … View moreI’ve been posting on Neighbourly for a few months now, and I’m getting a little lonely! I’d love to hear from you about what you’re doing to be better prepared for an emergency. It’d also be great to hear whether there’s more or different information you’d like from the team here at Marlborough CDEM. So go on, get in touch!

Here are some useful links to help you prepare for an emergency:

Marlborough District Council Disaster Awareness
getthru.govt.nz
facebook.com/NeighbourhoodSupportMarlborough
Get in touch!

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2906 days ago

Wasp Wipeout - Paper Wasps

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and … View more
Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and European paper wasps have gradually made their homes around our houses and fences and over the past few years and while they are useful for some unwanted bugs like the great white cabbage butterfly, unfortunately they aren't picky and have been feasting on our monarch butterfly caterpillar and other useful native bugs as well.

At Wasp Wipeout we are working hard to help raise funds to wipe out the most invasive species of wasps - the vespula (common and German) variety which inhabit a lot of our bush areas and regularly invade picnics and barbecues. To help us fight this species you can donate here

If you want to find out more about paper wasps, you can read the story and watch the video here
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