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PICTON HAPPENINGS
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I don’t believe I fully appreciated the awesome
beauty of New Zealand until Lockdown.
Actually, doesn’t “Shelter-in-Place” sound
so much more romantic! How wonderful to
have time to sit on the patio in the sunshine,
gazing at the picturesque view of the harbour,
the sun casting silvery shadows on the water.
Fluffy clouds hover on the horizon. Why do
they look so different in New Zealand? Is it
my imagination, or do they also have a silver
lining?
It is so peaceful without the sound of traffic on
Waikawa Road, the only sound is the whisper of
the breeze through the leaves in the silk tree,
and the hum of the ferry, now only carrying
freight. Sparrows twitter in the trees, waiting to
swoop down on the lawn for their daily snack of
breadcrumbs. Even the dog at the house next
door is silent – doubtless its owners are working
from home. My neighbour on the other side left
a basket of goodies from their veggie garden.
Silver beet, a big bunch of fresh parsley and
some rhubarb. I have apple puree in the freezer
from my cousin’s vineyard, so I think I will make
a rhubarb and apple crumble. I haven’t made it
in years and wonder if I remember the recipe.
A fantail visited this morning. He had been ago. A house by the sea, with time to write and
missing for a few months and I was worried paint was the first request! Well, a little late,
that the cat had caught him. I think he likes but here it is. No excuses now to finish that
my mambo music, as he sits on my clothesline novel. However, no sign yet of the millionaire
and dances a jig while he chatters away. I think Knight in Shining Armour to whisk me away to
perhaps he is the reincarnation of my recently his castle in Italy! Is it too late, I wonder!
departed beloved brother who is coming to
visit. Today’s good news is that we are going to drop
down to Level 3. I wonder if the Fish and chip
As lunchtime draws near, I decide to treat shop will reopen? No idea why I am thinking
myself to a frosty glass of bubbly and begin about that!
to think about what to eat, I seem to spend an
inordinate amount of time thinking about food
these days! Funny how important it has now Thank you
become. A grilled cheddar cheese sandwich
maybe, with a toasted crumpet oozing with Wow, we have received so many short stories
butter, or a bowl of my home made Leek and and pieces of poetry from the community since
Potato soup with a small cucumber salad with our request in the last Picton Happenings.
tomatoes, which I picked this morning. I settle Thank you to everyone who has responded
for the soup. Wish I had some cream though! and sorry if we haven't had chance to respond
to you personally. We will endeavour to publish
I took a short nap after lunch – what a treat! every piece of writing over the next few issues
Feeling somewhat guilty, I decided I should do and maybe beyond.
something worthwhile. As it was tax time, what
better chance to sort out my desk. As I looked Keep sending your creative pieces to
through a sheaf of papers, I came across my prcentre@xtra.co.nz.
wish list, which I had written some ten years
COVID-19 – Alert Level 3 –
Marlborough Sounds Marinas
The government recently announced that we will • Life line utilities and emergency services
move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 from midnight on • Use jetty fingers if required to enable physical
Monday the 27 th April. Government rules under distancing on the main jetty walkway.
this Alert Level include: • Please bring hand sanitiser with you. Our
• Stay home. If you are not at work, school, ablution facilities will remain closed.
exercising or getting essentials then you must
be at home, the same as at Alert Level 4. Alternatively, customers (including non-Marlbarian)
• You can do activities that are local, which you can can notify marina staff and we can undertake some
do safely, and which do not involve interacting of those checks on your behalf.
with other people, or equipment touched by
other people. Boat Maintenance
• Travel is still restricted, and is only allowed for • The Waikawa Marina hardstand will stay locked
permitted movement in your local area – e.g. for with padlock keys provided as required to
going to work or school, shopping, or getting commercial user groups and approved marina
exercise. contractors
• If you were in the wrong place when the • Most commercial boat maintenance operators
restrictions came into place, and need to get are intending to resume operations at
home, you can now move throughout New commencement of Level 3.
Zealand to do so. You can only move once, and • Local vessel owners with a berth in Waikawa
in one direction. marina can relocate their vessel to and from
• Staying overnight at a bach or holiday home is Waikawa marina boat lift dock.
not permitted • Similarly locally based Havelock berth licensee
• Boating is not permitted can relocate their vessel to and from the haulout
ramp in Havelock
In line with the above, please note the following • For all boat maintenance facilities located
guidelines from Marlborough Sounds Marinas outside of the marina and for non-Marlbarian
berth licensees, vessels are to be relocated
Marina Facilities to and from haulout facilities by an approved
Our marina facilities including the launching ramp marina contractor of their choices.
will remain open only for:
• Sounds Residents Ablution and Rubbish Facilities
• Essential services • Ablution, rubbish and recycling facilities will
• Marlborough Sounds Marinas registered remain closed off
contractors
Fuel Customer Service Centre
• Fuel is available in all three marinas • Marina Customer Service Centre premises
remain closed to customers
Security • Marlborough Sounds Marina will continue to
• All jetties with security gates will continue to be provide contactless customer service, please
closed 24/7 and accessible by card only contact us by telephone or e-mail:
• Dock walks by marina staff and security patrols - General Enquiries / Administration: 03
continue to operate multiple times per day 5203312 | service@msmarinas.co.nz
• CCTV surveillance remains in operation 24/7 - Waikawa Marina: 03 5203395 | waikawa@
msmarinas.co.nz
Living aboard your vessel - Picton Marina 03 520 3390 | picton@
• You cannot self-isolate, stay overnight or live msmarinas.co.nz
aboard your vessel in the marina (except if you - Havelock Marina 03 5742 366 | havelock@
are already an existing, known and approved msmarinas.co.nz
live-aboard)
• We will not approve new live-aboard tenants. Stay Safe. Reduce Contact, Reduce Risk, Reduce
We will be monitoring this across our marinas. Spread
Picton Foodbank
The Picton Foodbank has continued to operate through
out the Level 4 lockdown and will continue to do so going
forward. The red donatiion bin was removed from Picton
Fresh Choice for health and safety reasons however
you can continue to donate non-perishable items by
calling the Picton Foodbank phone number and making
arrangements with the coordinator.
You can also support the Picton Foodbank by making an
online financial donation. Call for account details.
Picton Foodbank: 022 010 5591
Covid-19 Helpful Information
The Golden Rules for life at Alert Level 3
1. Stay home. If you are not at work, school, exercising or getting essentials then you must be at
home, the same as at Alert Level 4.
2. Work and learn from home if you can. We still want the vast majority of people working from
home, and children and young people learning from home. At-risk students and staff should
also stay at home, and they will be supported to do so. Early learning centres and schools will
physically be open for up to Year 10 for families that need them.
3. Make your business COVID-19 safe. COVID-19 has spread in workplaces, so the quid pro quo of
being able to open is doing it in a way that doesn’t spread the virus.
4. Stay regional. You can exercise at parks or beaches within your region, but the closer to home
the better. Activities must be safe – keep 2 metres away from anybody not in your bubble. Make
minimal trips.
5. Keep your bubble as small as possible. If you need to, you can expand your bubble a small
amount to bring in close family, isolated people or caregivers.
6. Wash your hands often with soap. Then dry them. Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
7. If you are sick, stay at home and quickly seek advice from your GP or Healthline about getting a
test. There is no stigma to COVID-19. We will only be successful if everyone is willing to play their
part in finding it wherever it is.
MDC UPDATES
Council has started an e-newsletter to keep track of all the updates happening over the week. Read
the newsletters online and/or sign up with the link below to find out about Annual Plan 2020/21
submissions, rubbish collection and much more. NOTE: Annual Plan submissions are open to Monday
4 May. https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/council-enewsletter
WELFARE SUPPORT
If people need welfare support and aren’t able to get it any other way (e.g. shopping for elderly
people) MDC can help. Use the email address welfare@marlboroughcdem.co.nz for any queries or call
the Marlborough District Council on 03 520 7400 and leave your contact details and someone from the
Welfare Team will be in touch.
OLDER PEOPLE
A new resource has been provided by the DHB with a summary of information specifically for older
people (65+). Feel free to pass on to those who it would help. See following pages, also available at this
link: https://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/A4-flier-for-older-people2.pdf
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
REAP Marlborough have started up a Youtube site and has a focus on Primary and ECE. Check it out
as some fun activities there for families. They will be adding to it regularly. https://www.youtube.com/
channel/UCGTPdYmJLJPflMsK6v2I3ng
Graeme Dingle Foundation are online providing support. Kiwi Can video link here: bit.ly/GDFkiwiCanYT
bit.ly/GDFKiwiCanYT
Family Psychology COVID-19 Tip Sheets Helpful tip sheets are available on the following subjects:
Getting Informed; Help for Mental Health; Coping with COVID-19; Staying at Home Guide; A Guide for
Parents. You can find the tip sheets at https://www.familypsychology.co.nz/resources
TOTAL MOBILITY - Changes under COVID-19
The following changes have been made to the Total Mobility scheme by NZTA. The changes reduce the
fares for users as follows:
• Total Mobility should be used for essential travel only
• If the total fare is under $30 clients will not have to pay anything while we are in level 3 and 4 alert
status
• If the total fare is above $30 clients pay the amount in excess of the cap.
Maori Pharmacists Association (MPA) are available to answer any patai kaumatua have around their
medications. In response to the COVID-19 situation, Ngaā Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoaāo Aotearoa – the
Maori Pharmacists Association (MPA) recently launched a free phone line to answer questions that
kaumatua or whanau may have about their medicines. People can ring from anywhere across Aotearoa
and their call will be returned within 24 hours by a Maori pharmacist.
These patai (questions) may be things such as:
• How do I use my medicine?
• What is my medicine for?
• What are the common side effects and how can these be managed?
• Should I get the flu vaccine?
• Will my normal medicines be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?
When callers ring the dedicated phone line, they are asked to leave their contact details, and one of a
team of 10 Maori pharmacists will respond and go through their questions. This is not an urgent service.
Whanau are encouraged to continue to call 111 in an emergency, or their normal doctor or Healthline
if they are wanting prompt medical advice. Full information here: http://maoripharmacists.org.nz/dial-a-
maori-pharmacist-free-phone-number-for-medicines-advice-activated/
MARLBOROUGH LINES STADIUM 2000
Online workouts for you at home such a yoga, strength training & cardio available for free, as well as
some nutritional support thrown in. https://www.facebook.com/Stadium2000/
FAQ's regarding how to stay active at COVID-19 Alert Level 3 How far can I travel for physical activity? When we move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3, some travel is permitted to get to a destination within your region for recreation. We don't encourage going far from home - go to your nearest beach or park. Whatever you do it’s important you stick within your extended bubble and maintain physical distancing of 2 metres from everyone else. Can I go to the local park with my family/household unit? Yes, you can walk to a local park, and you can kick a ball or play frisbee, but you must stay inside your extended bubble and you need to keep your distance from others who may also be using the park. Whenever you are out and about be extremely careful of ‘high touch items’ like handrails, avoid touching these and if you can’t avoid it, wash or sanitise your hands as soon as possible. Ensure you: • Don’t meet people who are not in your bubble to go for a walk, to the park, or do any other non-essential activity. • If you see people while you’re out and about, give them a happy smile, say hello and check they’re ok as you pass them, but don’t stop to talk unless there is an emergency. Maintain 2 metres physical distancing when you see other people. • Make sure you tell someone in your household where you’re going and how long you plan to be gone for - take a cell phone with you so you can be contacted or contact others if you need to. • Thoroughly wash your hands once you return home. Can I use the playground at my local park with my family/household unit? No, playgrounds are closed. That is because touching or using playground equipment may spread COVID-19. Can I drive to a park or the beach outside of my neighbourhood and go for a walk? Yes you can. Stay as close to home as possible, and we recommend you go to your nearest park or beach. If it is too busy to maintain 2 metres distancing from people outside your bubble, go home. You should also avoid touching any hard surfaces (such as seats or rails) as these may spread COVID-19. Can I go to the local school to use their playground? No. School playgrounds are not open for the public. Can I go to the beach with my family/household unit? You can visit the beach as long as you keep your distance from other people. Now we’re in COVID-19 Alert Level 3, some travel is permitted to get to a destination for recreation. Keep as close to home as you can. Can I go for a swim in the ocean/river with my family/household unit? Yes, you can swim in the ocean or a river. Don't go far from shore, and you must maintain physical distancing of 2 metres from anyone outside your bubble. Can I go to a swimming pool? No. All public aquatic facilities remain closed. What water-based activities are permitted? You can swim, surf, kayak, canoe, snorkel, row, windsurf and paddle-board. Single waka ama is also possible. You must stay in your bubble. Do not share equipment with those outside of your bubble (even with physical distancing) and only go out when conditions are calm and it is safe. Stay close to shore. You cannot do water-based activities that involve sailing boats, scuba diving, or other motorised craft or equipment. You shouldn't be jumping or diving into the water from rock, bridges, jetties or wharfs or kite surfing.
Some water-based activities remain prohibited because they expose participants and others to
danger or may require search and rescue services.
Can I go walking in the bush with my family/household unit?
Short walks on easy trails are permitted, but long, backcountry tramping or overnight hiking is still
off-limits. While you are now able to travel within your region to find exercise, it is still best to stay
local and it is essential that you maintain physical distancing.
Can I go cycling on the road?
Yes, as long as you keep your distance from others. Now we’re in COVID-19 Alert Level 3, longer
rides within your region are also permitted.
Ensure you:
• If you see people while you’re out and about, give them a happy smile, say hello and check
they’re ok as you pass them, but don’t stop to talk unless there is an emergency. Maintain 2
metres physical distancing when you see other people.
• Make sure you tell someone in your household where you’re going and how long you plan to be
gone for — take a cell phone with you so you can be contacted or contact others if you need to.
• Thoroughly wash your hands once you return home.
Can I go mountain biking?
You can ride your bike on the road, or in local parks, as long as you keep your distance from others.
In COVID-19 Alert Level 3 mountain biking on known trails is permitted for experienced mountain
bikers only. Please remember this is not the time to be trying an activity like mountain biking for
the first time or riding steep and technical tracks.
Can I go fishing off a wharf, rocks or a beach?
Yes, fishing from a wharf or surfcasting from the beach is permitted. Fishing from rocks is not
recommended because of the increased risk.
Can I fish off my kayak?
Yes, you are able to fish off your kayak but keep close to the shoreline, stay within your ability, and
ensure the weather conditions are low risk.
Can I go to the gym or recreation centre?
No. Sporting facilities remain closed. This includes gyms.
Can I go to a yoga class?
No, not at COVID-19 Alert Level 3 as this would breach the requirements around gatherings. You
can continue to participate in yoga using online classes.
Is one on one personal training permitted if 2 metre distancing is maintained and we use a
park?
No, not at COVID-19 Alert Level 3 as this would breach the requirements around gatherings if your
personal trainer or coach is outside of your bubble. You can continue to participate in personal
training using online solutions.
Can we resume team trainings?
No. You can only train for team sports only within your bubble. Do not share equipment outside
of your bubble. That includes playing frisbee or kicking a ball with people outside of your bubble.
Are any form of organised sports with others outside of my bubble permitted?
No. Group activities with anyone outside of your bubble are not permitted. Sporting facilities must
remain shut. Equipment must not be shared outside of bubbles.
Can I ride my horse or pony?
Horse riding is allowed under Alert Level 3 if it can be done safely and in your local area.
Can I play golf, croquet, lawn bowls and tennis?
Only in limited circumstances. Public courts and courses are not open. Clubhouses, toilets, changing
facilities etc at private facilities will not be open to use. You'll need to make a contactless (e.g.
phone or online) appointment with a club if it is open. Stay strictly within your bubble to play, and
avoid any congregating. You will be
required to provide details for contact
tracing, bring your own equipment,
abide by the hygiene rules of the club,
and only stay for the period of time that
you are participating in your sport.
Can I go hunting?
Yes, you can hunt but only on private
land with the permission of the
landowner and the relevant hunting
permit. Hunting is not allowed on public
conservation land. Information about
hunting can be found at https://www.
doc.govt.nz/news/issues/covid-19/.
Can I use a public outdoor tennis or
basketball court?
You will need to check with your local
council if these facilities are open as
many will not be. You should also avoid
touching any hard surfaces (such as seats
or rails) as these may spread COVID-19.
Lockdown excuses
As an essential service Marlborough Police have still been out and about dealing with all sorts of
Covid-19 related incidents along with many unrelated to the pandemic. One part of their job has
been listening to the interesting excuses they have been given by people breaching the Covid-19
lockdown provisions. Here are just a few:
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got to do what?
Oh well, I better
go to the
supermarket and
stock up!"
Over two weeks into
lock-down a man
sitting in his vehicle
with a local radio While doing a patrol of the Picton ferry
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station playing (where terminal, a group of people stopped in the middl
of the road were spoken to by our team. When the
repeated information
about Covid-19 Level 4 driver was asked what they were doing, he said
restrictionshas been
passed) "We have travelled from Christchurch & want to
catch the ferry as my sister had a stroke and we
"What do you mean there are travelling because she is bored!" Further
s
is a lock-down. When did questioning revealed the stroke happened 9 month
ago. Understandably they were all forma lly
that start?"
warned & sent on their way back to Christchurch.
FUNDING INFO
MDC COMMUNITY GRANTS
MDC Community Grants will be available to
apply to commencing 20 April with a focus on
assisting organisations with operating grants
that have been impacted by the COVID-19
restrictions. Applications opened 20 April
and will close on 15 May for round 1. For
information see opposite page.
CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND
Creative NZ have a package available to assist
arts orgnaisations, see detail in following
link - https://www.creativenz.govt.nz/news/
creative-new-zealand-s-first-phase-covid-19-
response-16m COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS GRANT
FUND
New funding has been prioritised for
community groups during critical work in
the fight against COVID-19. To find out
more: https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-
and-our-work/newsroom/2020/covid-19/
community-awareness-and-preparedness-
COMMUNITY ORGANISATION GRANTS grant-fund.html
SCHEME
COGS funding is going ahead as planned –
opening 8 April and closing 20 May. For more
information contact Luke Katu email: Luke.
Katu@dia.govt.nz or go to the link https://
www.communitymatters.govt.nz/community-
organisations-grants-scheme/
RATA FOUNDATION
Rata Foundation are continuing to provide
their services and are open to flexibility
for organisations. Their grants application
process remains online. Please let them
know if your organisation is having to
make changes to planned activities due
WORK & INCOME to COVID-19. Contact one of the grants
advisors to discuss on their direct dial, which
If you are concerned about operating costs can be found on their staff bio page or via
in relation to salaries please visit: https:// their email: enquiry@ratafoundation.org.nz.
www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-
benefits/employer-questions-and-answers.
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Marlborough District Council
Boosted Community Grants Fund opens
Marlborough District Council’s 2020/2021 Grants are for costs associated with overheads
Community Grants Fund is open. including:
• Administration and office costs
A total of $500,000 is available this year to sports, • Rent
recreation, heritage, environment, arts, culture, • Insurance
social services and welfare organisations. New • Rates
funding of $200,000 was allocated this month to • Electricity
top up the existing fund of $300,000, as a result of • Phone and internet costs
the COVID-19 crisis.
They can also cover:
Mayor John Leggett says the Council is doing • Wages/salaries (NB applicants will be
what it can to provide extra support to community encouraged to seek support through
organisations. government assistance)
• Loss of income - not being able to fundraise,
“Marlborough’s community organisations are the subscriptions not being paid etc.
glue that binds our district together. They support • Predicted increase in demand relating to the
an incredibly wide range of important functions, COVID-19 recovery.
from the arts to sport and social services. In light
of the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve changed the focus of This will be done by providing assistance through
the fund this year to ensure that not-for-profits can operating grants in the following categories:
continue to maintain their staff and services.” • Up to $5,000 for small organisations with a
gross income of under $100,000
Funding is available to support community • Up to $10,000 for medium organisations with a
organisations so that they can maintain their gross income of under $200,000
current level of service and, for some, get a short- • Up to $20,000 for large organisations with a
term boost in capacity to help them get through gross income of over $200,000
the COVID-19 recovery.
The Council’s Grants Sub-Committee has the
The fund of $500,000 is available to allocate over delegated authority to allocate the grants.
two funding rounds:
• Round 1: opens 20 April and closes 15 May Organisations needing further information should
2020 contact:
• Round 2: dates to be confirmed. Lyne Reeves
Community Development Manager
To apply visit https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Email lyne.reeves@marlborough.govt.nz
our-community/grants-and-awards/marlborough-
district-council-community-grants
Shovel ready list submitted for Marlborough COVID-19
response
A list of 'shovel ready' projects has been submitted The guidelines from Crown Infrastructure Partners
by Marlborough District Council to the Government (CIP), which is bringing together a list of 'shovel
seeking funding. ready' projects for Cabinet ministers, say private
sector projects which bring public infrastructure
Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor, who is chairing The and employment benefits for a region can be
Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) group considered.
says Government support is being sought for 16
projects, most of them in excess of $10m. "We are not able to detail the private sector
projects yet but they span accommodation, mussel
"While the majority of projects submitted to the processing and related activities, retirement, supply
Government are from the Council, there are a chain and logistics, with build costs stretching into
number of major private sector projects in the mix many tens of millions of dollars," says Councillor
too." Taylor."Council is supporting all of these projects. threshold will be assessed by the officials managing
We need all these strands to combine to build the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF).
Marlborough’s economic recovery – Government,
the private sector and Council." "One of our ‘shovel ready’ list that will go to the
PGF is the initiative by the Marlborough Research
Councillor Taylor says Government assistance is Centre, which is already engaged with officials
being sought by Council for a range of infrastructure seeking support to provide accommodation,
projects which will feed into private sector work and laboratories and open access areas at the Bragato
jobs. Some have already been publicly signalled Research Institute and NMIT campus."
including the District Library and Art Gallery in
Blenheim, sewerage, stormwater and water supply Government officials are expected to provide their
upgrades, and the Flaxbourne Irrigation Scheme. recommendations to the Cabinet on larger and
smaller 'shovel ready' projects next month.
Other Council projects in the 'shovel ready' list to
Government include: Nadine Taylor says the Council had a Zoom
• Sealing the Croiselles-French Pass Road, meeting with Marlborough’s civil construction
estimated at $13.8m, to cater for forestry, sector last Friday and outlined a proposal to
aquaculture and tourism expansion make the contracting process easier for them,
• Rehabilitation and sealing of the Waihopai including a proposed increase from $250,000 to
Valley Road (est. cost $13.3m) to cope with a $1 million before a full tender process is required.
forecast near 6m tonnes of logs over the next The proposal was considered by the Audit and
30 years Risk Sub-Committee. Contractors will still need
• Constructing the Picton-Kaikoura Whale Trail to demonstrate price competitiveness and the
for cyclists and walkers. This has a budget of attributes to complete the works to a good quality
$19.5m, nearly half of it to add lanes to existing and to timetable.
river bridges from the Wairau to Hapuku rivers.
• Expanding the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre "While I think we all know that unfortunately not
($13.8m), Marlborough’s most popular visitor every business and job in Marlborough can be
attraction, which needs to develop its domestic saved, the Council is pulling out all the stops it can
market and capacity to hold events. to assist in Marlborough’s economic recovery so we
can keep as many people as possible in work."
"Council is also supporting three projects for
Port Marlborough, which is ratepayer owned. The TEAM group, which brings together key
port projects all have substantial benefits to the industry sectors, iwi, Council and Government
regional economy and will add jobs both directly representatives to coordinate the region’s recovery,
and indirectly." held its second meeting on 22 April towards
developing Marlborough's initial economic
Councillor Taylor says any project costing over $10m recovery plan, for release in mid-May.
will be considered by CIP; those that fall below thatPICTON WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAY A Cappella Belles: 7.00pm, Holy Trinity Church
Tai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland St Scottish Country Dancing: 7.30pm, Picton Little Theatre
Picton Walking Group: 9.30am, Picton RSA carpark Sounds Accordionaires: 7.30pm – 8.30pm, 62 Moana View
Tumble Tots: 10.00am - 11.00am, Pavilion
Te Reo Māori: 10.00am - 12.00pm, Picton Library THURSDAY
Writers of Picton: 1.30pm, 1st Mon of month, Picton Library Tai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland St
Senior Citizens: 1.00pm onwards, Picton RSA Picton Playcentre: 9.30am - Noon, 5 Waitohi Place
Badminton (New & Younger): 3.30pm – 4.30pm, QCC Gym Yoga: 9.30 am, Picton Little Theatre
Scrabble: 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Marina Cove Club Room Table Tennis Club: 10.00am – 12.00pm, Pavilion
Pippins/Brownies: 4.15pm – 5.45pm, St. Josephs School Mens18 Holes: 11.00am - 3.00pm, Picton Golf Club
Badminton (Returning): 4.30pm – 6.00pm, QCC Gym Steady As You Go: 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Marina Cove Club Room
Badminton (Rep Players): 4.45pm – 6.30pm, QCC Gym Teens Hip Hop: 4.30pm, Pavilion
Girl Guides: 6.00pm – 8.00pm, St. Josephs School Adults Open Dance: 5.30pm, Pavilion
Rangers: 6.00pm – 8.00pm, St. Josephs School Picton/Waikawa Civil Defence: 5.30pm, Fire Station, 3rd Thurs
Arapawa Boxfit Class: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, Picton Scout Hall Yurt Yoga at Mount Pleasant: 6.00pm – 7.30pm, Yoga Yurt
Marlborough Sounds Barbershop Chorus: 7.00pm, Spring Creek Arapawa Boxing: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, Picton Scout Hall
Taekwon-do: 6.30pm – 8.00pm, QCC Gym
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TUESDAY Sounds Orchestral Ukelele Players (S.O.U.P.): 6.30pm, Marina Cove
Pilates: 8.00am-9.00am, Pavilion Club Room
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Tai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37 - 41 Auckland St Bridge Club: 6.45pm, Pavilion
Modified Tai Chi: 10.00am-11.00am, Pavilion Bingo: 7.00pm, Waikawa Boating Club
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Table Tennis Club: 10.00am - Noon, Picton Little Theatre
Line Dancing: 10.00am, Anglican Church Hall
FRIDAY
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Picton Newcomers Network: 10.00am - 11.30am, Seabreeze Café, 1st
Tues HIIT Classes: 6.45am, Pavilion
Tai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland St
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Ladies 18 Holes: 10.00am - 2.00pm, Picton Golf Club
Spinners and Knitters: 10.30am, Picton Library Yoga: 9.30am, Pavilion
Picton Women's Institute: 12.00pm – 3.00pm, Anglican Church Hall, Mixed Stableford 9 Holes: 9.30am - 12.00pm, Picton Golf Club
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1st Tues Picton Amateur Art Group: 10.00am – 2.00pm, Picton Library
FDF Hip Hop (age 3-4yrs): 3.30pm – 4.00pm, Pavilion Tea @ Ten: 10.00am, Marina Cove Lounge, 2nd & 4th Fri
FDF Hip Hop (age 5-7yrs): 4.00pm – 4.45pm, Pavilion Under 5’s Stories & Craft: 10.30am, Picton Library
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Aikido Children’s Class: 5.00pm - 6.00pm, Pavilion Welcome In: 1st Fri of month, 11.00am, Wave Café
Aikido Adult Classes: 6.00pm - 7.00pm, Pavilion Picton Newcomers Network: 5.00pm - 6.00pm, Cafe Cortado
Picton Sea Swim: 6.00pm, Picton or Waikawa (seasonal) Picton Wine Club: 6.15pm, Picton Little Theatre, 1st Fri
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Quiz Night: 6.00pm, Waikawa Boating Club
Arapawa Boxing: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, Picton Scout Hall SATURDAY
Taekwon-do: 6.30pm – 8.00pm, QCC Gym Tai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland St
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Senior Badminton: 7.00pm – 9.00pm, QCC Gym Junior Football , Rugby & Cricket: 9.00am onwards (seasonal), Pavilion
Picton Men's Shed: 9.00am – 12.00pm, Men’s Shed
WEDNESDAY Mixed 18 Holes: 11.30am - 3.00pm, Picton Golf Club
HIIT Classes: 6.45am, Pavilion Picton Bowling Club: 12.45pm, 25 Kent St
Tai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland St
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church: Mass 9.00am SUNDAY
Picton Men's Shed: 9.00am – 4.00pm, Men’s Shed Tai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland St
Yoga: 9.30 am, Pavilion Anglican (Holy Trinity) Church: Service 9.00am & 10.30am
Mixed 9 Holes: 9.30am - 12.00pm, Picton Golf Club St. Joseph’s Catholic Church: Mass 9.00am
Anglican (Holy Trinity) Church: Service 10.00am, 38 York St Union Parish of Picton: Service 10.00am
QC Friendship Club: 2nd Weds, 10.00am, Waikawa Boating Club Picton Baptist Church: Service 10.00am
Picton Poets: 4th Weds of month, 10.30am, Picton Library Buddhism for Daily Life (Marlborough Group): 10.00am, 8 Moana
Picton Bowling Club:12.45pm , 25 Kent Street View Rd, 1st Sunday
Mahjong: 1.00pm, Marina Cove Club Room Rail and Sail: 11.00am - 3.00pm, Picton Foreshore
Cribbage: 1.00pm, Picton Library Christian Life Centre: Service 11.30am, 40 Broadway
After School Fun: 3.30pm - 4.15pm, Picton Library St. John in the Wilderness Koromiko: 6.30pm, 2nd & 4th Sun
Picton Quilters: 5.00pm, Union Church, 2nd Weds of month
Waikawa Ratepayers & Residents Assoc: 5.30pm, Waikawa
Boating Club, 2nd Weds
Yoga: 6.00 pm, Pavilion
Social Tennis: 6.00pm, Pavilion
Pilates: 5.30pm-6.30pm, Pavilion
Arapawa Boxing: 5.30pm – 6.15pm, Picton Scout Hall
Picton Lions (Tea): 6.30pm, The Barn, 1st Weds
Picton Lions (Committee): 6.30pm, Pavilion, 3rd Weds
Arapawa Boxfit Class: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, Picton Scout Hall
For more information on any of the events listed here visit www.pictonresource.co.nz/community-directory. If you would like to add an
event to this listing or make an amendment please contact the Resource Centre on 03 573 7790 or email prcentre@xtra.co.nzThank you to our supporters
Thank you to the following business and community groups (in no particular order) who have donated to the
Picton Resource Centre in 2020. We appreciated every single donation no matter how big or small. Thank you.
Picton Lions Club The Crow Tavern Picton Wine Club
Waikawa Residents &
Ratepayers Assoc.
Queen Charlotte
Picton Club & RSA Friendship Club
Union Parish Church Writers of Picton Tombstone Backpackers
Picton
Newcomers Network
Picton Rail & Sail
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