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Community Law MarlboroughCommunity 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 Email: marlclc@xtra.co.nz Website: www.commlawmarlb.org.nz Marlborough Berth and Moorings AssociationTo 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 Picton Library and Council Service CentreOpening 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: Cnr of High Street and Dublin Street, Picton Telephone: 03 520 7493 Email: pictonlibrary@marlborough.govt.nz Website: www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz Picton/Waikawa Civil DefenceWe all know that Civil Defence is a serious business but the people who volunteer to be part of this worthwhile organisation are fun loving folk like yourselves. Picton/Waikawa Civil Defence meet monthly, usually at the Fire Station on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm. We are a new group of volunteers who are happy to be responders when disaster strikes.
Why don’t you come to our next meeting and see if this is for you? Email: Brian Henstock at brianhenstock5@gmail.com Waikawa Ratepayers and Residents AssociationThe 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 Telephone: Hiram Taylor 021 573 6222 Email: wrrassn@gmail.com Website: www.wrrassn.org.nz Work and Income MarlboroughThere is no office in Picton, the Blenheim office is the nearest.
Address: 3 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201 Telephone: 0800 559 009 Website: www.workandincome.govt.nz |
Picton Business GroupPicton 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@pictonbusinessgrop.nz Picton Lions ClubLions 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 Picton Newcomers NetworkThe 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 Cafe Cortado, London Quay. Relax over a glass of wine or coffee.
Address: Cafe Cortado. 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 Picton Seaport TrustThe 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 Picton Smart + ConnectedThe Picton Smart + Connected Steering Committee is a team 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@pictonsmartandconnected.co.nz Website: www.pictonsmartandconnected.co.nz |
Age Concern MarlboroughAge Concern Marlborough provide support, information, advocacy, advice, friendship and social services for all older people.
Address: Room 1, Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201 Telephone: 03 579 3457 Email: ageconble@xtra.co.nz Picton Senior Citizens ClubPicton 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: Marie 03 573 6300 or Enid 03 573 7294 Queen Charlotte Friendship ClubThe Queen Charlotte Friendship Club, formally Probus, meets every second Wednesday of the month at the Waikawa Boating Club 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 SeniorNet Marlborough SoundsAn opportunity for people over 50 to learn more about technology. Included a monthly “Drop In” or booked sessions open to members. Ring Brian Cameron 5742267 Linkwater Hall or Philip Middlemiss 5739060 Picton Interest groups meet monthly; Digital imaging, Family History, Smartphones/Tablets. Ring Liana Bull, 5741372.
Telephone: Liana Bull 574 1372 Email: seniornetsounds@gmail.com Website: www.seniornetsounds.nz Totara Day ProgrammeDay Programme for older people. Activity and social support group. Companionship, Fun and laughter!
Lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea provided. Pick up from your home can be arranged. We welcome new members! Telephone: Sharaine Steenberg on 03 577 9005 or 021 085 58161 Email: sharainest@psusi.org.nz Welcome InThe 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 Cafe, High Street, Picton 7220 |