guidance for safe b used an online format to help educate and ft aueumeet dhe answers, many "Community gardens can deliver benefit gen MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL He körero nö te Kaunihera o Wairau Sounds News v foa. in Community garden project germinates in Picton From the seed of an idea, Picton together and feel more connected to their t will help provide kai for those in need will at last see the germination of a community." she said. community garden. and support the Foodbank, Waikawa Marae, and other organisations. The garden space will also provide an opportunity for workshops and educational programmes on sustainable iving and aspects of self-sufficiency. "The proposal is consistent with provisions of the Victoria Domain Reserve Management Plan including those around partnerships and recreation," Ms TRo said. t has the support of surrounding neighbours, the local Te Atiawa Runanga. the Woikawa Marae organisations such as the Picton Last week Council's Assets and Services Committee supported the establishment of the community garden at Hula Street Reserve, between Hula and Ranui Streets. of a sutable public land space." Ms Tito part of the larger Victoria Domain Reserve. said The community garden will be for the use of the local community. Parks and Open Spaces Manager Jane Tho says there have been several discussions over the years abouta community garden in Picton. "One of the main challenges has been the avalability Lis. "Previously Council had epproved funding and the use of an area of river reserve adjoining Beach Road Reserve. following an Annual Plan submission in 2018 However, due to unforeseen circumstances the project did not go ahead, and Council funding and the offer Foodbanik and Conservation Kids NZ of other assistence was not drawn upon, The proposal is subject to approval by full she said. The garden witl be established by Envirohub Mariborough through a forma lease and $15,500 has been allocated for its establishment, including assistance with access, fencing, water supply and and supporting signage. Assets and Services Committee chair Councilor Nadine Taylor says it's great to see this community initiated project coming to fruition "The garden is in an excellent spot with all-day sun and right next to the popular Council ot their neat meeting In late 2021, under the umbrella of charitable trust Envirohub Mariborough, a project group met to regenerate Marina to Marina walkway. The see of and "Counci met with the group and advised Councit has made available means the garden has room to expand over time." Cr Taylor said. of an alternative location for the garden within the Hula Street Reserve, as that area had recently become available, After considering both sites the group decided beyond providing access to fresh fruit and vegetables. Thy can be places where people leam more about sol heelth and gardening, useful skills and knowledge can be shared, and people can get o mixture of plots for eent as well as community plots to be managed by volunteers. Huio Street Reserve the se for the Pcton Woto communty gore Helping make Marlborough boaties safer If you're boating and find yourself unexpectedly in the water, would you wave your arms about and call for help? The answer is, of course, make sure you alcense to drive a boat recreationaly have a cell phone or personal locator beacon (PL) somewhere handy in a waterproof case. It doesn't matter how experienced you are or how many yeors you've had on the woter, if you can't call for helo, no one can rescue vou local conditions can change in the Mariborough Sounds, drew a huge response on Fosebook, reaching over 24,000 people New Zealand people do not need "In and incidents can arise because people lock the knowledge of how to stay safe on the water. The Harbours team was always coming up with new ways to get information about boating safety out there," Mr Moore said "We created this quiz to get people These leanings and others formed Council's Safer Boating Quiz 2021 This thinking gabout just how safe they and was the first time the Harbours team had r. From our remind the boating public of the rules and respondents know the rules which is Harbour Protection Officer Jason Moore said that alongside Harbours regular summer patrols and boatramp educational days, the Safer Boating Quie Harbours team counted 258 bosts in and had been a fun and interactive way to get out of P educational messages across. great, but we have also had a lot of leedback that the quiz served as a good refresher as well he said. in the busiest days this past summer the icton, 398 at Waikawa and 238 at Havelock "These are high numbers and show what we already know - there is an upswing in "Taking it online helo broader audience and we also included the chance to win an EPIRB worth $400. people taking to the weter in boats. This so there was exrtra incentive to be involved." Mr Moore sald. us to reach a quiz was a great new way to help us get the right safety information out to them, Mr Moore said "Our tour seasons in one day video showing how dramatically, and quickly. Hobour Protection Oficer Joson Moore righti wth Tom Newmon winner ofthe EPIRE given away os portof Counci's Soler Bootng Que 2021 Council's Harbours team - working to ensure our waterways are safe for everyone to enjoy. Contact the Harbourmaster's Office if you need advice or information about Marlborough's harbours. 03 520 7400 | HARBOURS.&MARLBOROUGH GOVT.NZ www.MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ I 03 520 7400 I 15 SEYMOUR STREET, BLENHEIM, 7201 NEW ZEALAND guidance for safe b used an online format to help educate and ft aueumeet dhe answers, many "Community gardens can deliver benefit gen MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL He körero nö te Kaunihera o Wairau Sounds News v foa. in Community garden project germinates in Picton From the seed of an idea, Picton together and feel more connected to their t will help provide kai for those in need will at last see the germination of a community." she said. community garden. and support the Foodbank, Waikawa Marae, and other organisations. The garden space will also provide an opportunity for workshops and educational programmes on sustainable iving and aspects of self-sufficiency. "The proposal is consistent with provisions of the Victoria Domain Reserve Management Plan including those around partnerships and recreation," Ms TRo said. t has the support of surrounding neighbours, the local Te Atiawa Runanga. the Woikawa Marae organisations such as the Picton Last week Council's Assets and Services Committee supported the establishment of the community garden at Hula Street Reserve, between Hula and Ranui Streets. of a sutable public land space." Ms Tito part of the larger Victoria Domain Reserve. said The community garden will be for the use of the local community. Parks and Open Spaces Manager Jane Tho says there have been several discussions over the years abouta community garden in Picton. "One of the main challenges has been the avalability Lis. "Previously Council had epproved funding and the use of an area of river reserve adjoining Beach Road Reserve. following an Annual Plan submission in 2018 However, due to unforeseen circumstances the project did not go ahead, and Council funding and the offer Foodbanik and Conservation Kids NZ of other assistence was not drawn upon, The proposal is subject to approval by full she said. The garden witl be established by Envirohub Mariborough through a forma lease and $15,500 has been allocated for its establishment, including assistance with access, fencing, water supply and and supporting signage. Assets and Services Committee chair Councilor Nadine Taylor says it's great to see this community initiated project coming to fruition "The garden is in an excellent spot with all-day sun and right next to the popular Council ot their neat meeting In late 2021, under the umbrella of charitable trust Envirohub Mariborough, a project group met to regenerate Marina to Marina walkway. The see of and "Counci met with the group and advised Councit has made available means the garden has room to expand over time." Cr Taylor said. of an alternative location for the garden within the Hula Street Reserve, as that area had recently become available, After considering both sites the group decided beyond providing access to fresh fruit and vegetables. Thy can be places where people leam more about sol heelth and gardening, useful skills and knowledge can be shared, and people can get o mixture of plots for eent as well as community plots to be managed by volunteers. Huio Street Reserve the se for the Pcton Woto communty gore Helping make Marlborough boaties safer If you're boating and find yourself unexpectedly in the water, would you wave your arms about and call for help? The answer is, of course, make sure you alcense to drive a boat recreationaly have a cell phone or personal locator beacon (PL) somewhere handy in a waterproof case. It doesn't matter how experienced you are or how many yeors you've had on the woter, if you can't call for helo, no one can rescue vou local conditions can change in the Mariborough Sounds, drew a huge response on Fosebook, reaching over 24,000 people New Zealand people do not need "In and incidents can arise because people lock the knowledge of how to stay safe on the water. The Harbours team was always coming up with new ways to get information about boating safety out there," Mr Moore said "We created this quiz to get people These leanings and others formed Council's Safer Boating Quiz 2021 This thinking gabout just how safe they and was the first time the Harbours team had r. From our remind the boating public of the rules and respondents know the rules which is Harbour Protection Officer Jason Moore said that alongside Harbours regular summer patrols and boatramp educational days, the Safer Boating Quie Harbours team counted 258 bosts in and had been a fun and interactive way to get out of P educational messages across. great, but we have also had a lot of leedback that the quiz served as a good refresher as well he said. in the busiest days this past summer the icton, 398 at Waikawa and 238 at Havelock "These are high numbers and show what we already know - there is an upswing in "Taking it online helo broader audience and we also included the chance to win an EPIRB worth $400. people taking to the weter in boats. This so there was exrtra incentive to be involved." Mr Moore sald. us to reach a quiz was a great new way to help us get the right safety information out to them, Mr Moore said "Our tour seasons in one day video showing how dramatically, and quickly. Hobour Protection Oficer Joson Moore righti wth Tom Newmon winner ofthe EPIRE given away os portof Counci's Soler Bootng Que 2021 Council's Harbours team - working to ensure our waterways are safe for everyone to enjoy. Contact the Harbourmaster's Office if you need advice or information about Marlborough's harbours. 03 520 7400 | HARBOURS.&MARLBOROUGH GOVT.NZ www.MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ I 03 520 7400 I 15 SEYMOUR STREET, BLENHEIM, 7201 NEW ZEALAND