COMMUNITY
Civil - Goodwill and Community Improvement - Senior
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Community Law Marlborough
Community Law Marlborough provide free, confidential legal information, assistance and education to the Marlborough community. Address: Level 3, 1-17 Market Street, Blenheim Telephone: 03 577 9919 Fax: 03 577 9910 Email: marlclc@xtra.co.nz Website: www.commlawmarlb.org.nz |
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Marlborough Berth and Moorings Association
To provide a fair, reasoned and unified voice for mooring and berth holders and users of marina-based recreational boating facilities in Marlborough. Email: info@mbma.org.nz Website: www.mbma.org.nz |
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Picton Library and Council Service Centre
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Saturday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Sunday 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm Address: 67 High Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 520 7493 Fax: 03 520 3203 Email: pictonlibrary@marlborough.govt.nz Website: www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz |
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Waikawa Ratepayers & Residents Association
The Association represents ratepayers and residents within the Waikawa area – a gateway to the incredible Marlborough Sounds. Our mandate is to represent and address the issues and concerns of all Waikawa ratepayers & residents. It has been very successful in developing, coordinating, and improving the fantastic amenities and facilities within the Waikawa area for the benefit of all future generations. This fits with our vision to ‘leave Waikawa in a better place than we found it’. Address: P.O. Box 630 Picton 7250 Telephone: Hiram Taylor 021 573622 Email: wrrassn@gmail.com Website: www.wrrassn.org.nz |
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Work and Income Marlborough
There is no office in Picton, the Blenheim office is the nearest. Address: 3 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201 Telephone: 0800 559 009 Fax: 03 984 1988 Website: www.workandincome.govt.nz |
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Picton Business Group
Picton Business Group provides a forum for discussion and action on issues affecting the business community of Picton and the Sounds. Any Picton or Sounds business is more than welcome to become a member of this group. Email: secretary@pictonbusinessgroup.nz |
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Picton Lions
Lions are ordinary people from all walks of life who enjoy getting together and doing good things. They work on projects to improve our communities and protect the environment. And they enjoy friendship and fun while doing so. Whenever Lions club members get together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. Tea Meeting (all welcome), 6.30pm at The Barn, High Street, Picton, 1st Wednesday of the month. Committee Meeting, 6.30pm at Endeavor Pavilion, Waikawa Road, Picton, 3rd Wednesday of the month. Address: PO Box 240, Picton 7220 Telephone: Roger Kett 03 573 7150 Website: www.lionsclubs.org.nz |
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Picton Newcomers Network
The New Zealand Newcomers Network is a network of groups throughout New Zealand welcoming newcomers. Anyone can join. We welcome you if you are new to a region from around New Zealand or around the world. Joining the Picton Newcomers group is a great way to meet people & make friends in your new community & it’s FREE. Coffee mornings: 1st Tuesday of the month from 10.00 - 11.30 am. Our join them for “Sundowners” 5.00 -6.00 pm at Seabreeze Cafe, London Quay. Relax over a glass of wine or coffee. Address: Seabreeze Café, Corner of London Quay and High Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: Cathy on 03 573 9111 Email: dcbrown@paradise.net.nz Website: www.newcomers.co.nz |
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Picton Seaport Trust
The Picton Seaport Trust aims to promote Picton and its maritime heritage as a visitor destination, through the founding of a Maritime Heritage Reserve containing various projects and preservation of historic buildings, artifact and memorabilia. Address: PO Box 206, Picton 7220 Telephone: Marie Higgs 03 573 8855 Email: office@pictonpowerhouse.co.nz Website: www.pictonpowerhouse.co.nz |
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Picton Smart and Connected
The Picton Smart and Connected Steering Committee is a tem of volunteers, working in with the community and key regional stakeholders, to help ensure the people of Picton have a clear and cohesive voice on issues affecting their town and community. Email: info@pictonsc.org Website: www.pictonsmartandconnected.co.nz |
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Age Concern Marlborough
Age Concern Marlborough provide support, information, advocacy, advice, friendship and social services for all older people. Address: Room 5, Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201 Telephone: 03 579 3457 Fax: 03 579 3485 Email: ageconble@xtra.co.nz |
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Grey Power
Grey Power is an advocacy organization promoting the welfare and well-being of all those citizens in the 50 plus age group. Our mission is to be the appropriate voice for all New Zealanders. Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Time: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm. Address: Picton RSA, 66 Wellington Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: Brian Henstock on 573 5119 Email: henstock@clear.net.nz Website: www.greypower.co.nz |
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Picton Senior Citizens Club
Picton Senior Citizens meet at 1.00 pm every Monday at the RSA for housie, raffles and a cup of tea.
Address: Picton RSA, 66 Wellington Street, Picton 7220
Telephone: Maria 03 573 6300 or Enid 03 573 7294
Picton Senior Citizens meet at 1.00 pm every Monday at the RSA for housie, raffles and a cup of tea.
Address: Picton RSA, 66 Wellington Street, Picton 7220
Telephone: Maria 03 573 6300 or Enid 03 573 7294
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Queen Charlotte Friendship Club
The Queen Charlotte Friendship Club, formally Probus, meets every second Wednesday of the month at the Port Marlborough Pavilion for fun and fellowship from 10.00 am till noon. On the fourth Wednesday of the month the members enjoy either an inexpensive club outing to a place of interest or an afternoon of games. The club is aimed at active retirees or near retirees who enjoy participation within the community. Telephone: Sue on 03 573 6217 or Noeline on 03 573 5129 |
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SeniorNet Marlborough Sounds
SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people aged 50+ to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. They have basic courses starting with Beginners, to Windows 10 and through to Advanced Word Processing, Spread sheets (Excel), Cloud Storage, Trade Me and many more. Join in the fun and learn how to do everything from Computing for Beginners to sending emails and using Skype. Workshops for Smartphones and Tablets are held on the third Thursday of every month at 10.00 am in the Picton Library. We also support a Camera Club and a Family History Group. Telephone: 03 574 1311 Email: seniornetsounds@gmail.com Website: www.seniornetsounds.nz |
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Welcome In
The Welcome In is a group that allows friendship and fellowship along with a warm and safe place for the elderly who live alone within the community to meet and enjoy conversation, stories and a warm drink. Members can be collected and delivered to the café. Meet on the first Friday of the month. Address: Wave Café, High Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: Sue Howie 03 573 6612 Email: seniornet.marl@clear.net.nz |