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Community Directory and Map
Wanting to live more sustainably? Looking to support a conservation organization? Need to know where to recycle something? Check out our Marlborough directory and map for all things eco-friendly.
The map has been created by the Environment Hubs of Aotearoa as part of their Interactive Maps project. It is amazing, please use a computer to view as it is not yet set up to work on a mobile phone.
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Conservation Organisations
Endeavour Inlet Conservation Trust | We are a community-driven initiative creating and supporting conservation projects in the hills surrounding Endeavour Inlet, in the Queen Charlotte Sound. | http://www.endeavourinlet.org.nz/ | endeavourconservation@gmail.com | ||
Kaikoura Ocean Research Institute (KORI) | Founded in 2012, the Kaikōura Ocean Research Institute Inc. (K.O.R.I) is a network of marine researchers and educators who are committed to protecting Kaikōura’s marine environment and wildlife. | https://kori.org.nz/ | kaikourakori@gmail.com | ||
Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary | Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary is a community project which aims to restore a 40 hectare 'mainland island' in Picton harbour. The Sanctuary offers amazing wildlife viewing, engaging school or group visits and volunteering opportunities. | http://www.kaipupupoint.co.nz/ | info@kaipupupoint.co.nz | ||
Koru Native Wildlife Centre | Located in the beautiful Marlborough province near Blenheim, Koru Native Wildlife Centre specialises in breeding and raising some of New Zealand’s threatened native species. | https://www.koruwildlife.nz/ | info@koruwildlife.nz | 027 448 3447 | |
Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust | The vision of the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust (MFCT) is to increase the population of karearea so the species is no longer at risk. | https://www.mfct.org.nz/ | falconconservation@gmail.com | 027 632 5266 | |
Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust | Working with landowners, local businesses, the community and Government, we are helping protect the Sounds paradise - hectare by hectare, tree by tree. Our vision is to work with the community on projects that help look after and restore the natural value of the Sounds. | http://soundsrestoration.org.nz/ | info@soundsrestoration.org.nz | 021 285 1858 | |
Picton Dawn Chorus | Picton Dawn Chorus is an Incorporated Society, set up by a group of passionate Picton residents with the aim of controlling introduced predators in order to restore our native bird life. | http://www.pictondawnchorus.nz/ | administration@pictondawnchorus.nz | 03 928 4957 | |
Te Hoiere Bat Recovery Project | With the assistance of volunteers, Forest & Bird has initiated a predator
trapping programme to protect the Pelorus Bridge bat population. | https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/projects/te-hoiere-bat-recovery-project | office@forestandbird.org.nz | 04 385 7374 |
Op-Shops
Havelock Charity Shop | https://www.pelorusareahealthtrust.co.nz/havelock-charity-shop.html | 028 428 6071 | 66 Main Rd. Havelock | |
Marlborough Hospice Shop | https://www.marlboroughhospice.org.nz/hospice-shop/ | 03 579 4686 | 78 Cleghorn St. Blenheim | |
SPCA Op Shop | https://www.spca.nz/services/blenheim-op-shop | 03 579 4860 | 32 Grove Road Blenheim | |
St Vincent de Paul | https://www.svdp.org.nz/our-shops/ | 03 573 5475 (Picton) 03 577 8378 (Blenheim) | 110 High St. Picton / 63 High St. Blenheim | |
Salvation Army Family Store | https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/help-us/family-stores | 03-578 3238 | 25 Redwood St. Blenheim | |
St John Opportunity Shop | https://www.stjohn.org.nz/shop/opportunity-shops/blenheim/ | 03 578 1754 | 3/11 Boyce Street, Springlands, Blenheim | |
SaveMart | https://www.savemart.co.nz/ | 38 Stuart St. Blenheim | ||
The Blue Door | http://www.thebluedoor.nz/ | 03 579 4353 | 46 Seymour St. Blenheim |
Recycling
Envirohub Marlborough Collection Point Recycling | Recycling collection point for oral care waste, bread tags, aluminium can tabs and wine bottle lids, beer caps, razor blades, silicone cookware, batteries and good nature gas cannisters. | https://www.envirohub.co.nz/recycling | 14 Auckland St. Picton | |
Mitre 10 Plant Pot Recycling | Mitre 10 stores are accepting clean plant and seedling pots and labels made of plastic ID 5. The pots are sent to our recycling partners to be shredded and melted into resin, which is then remoulded into new pots. | https://www.mitre10.co.nz/potrecycling | 174-186 Alabama Rd, Blenheim | |
MySpace Collection Point Recycling | Recycling collection point for bread tags, aluminium can tabs and wine bottle tops and batteries | https://www.envirohub.co.nz/recycling | 18 Kinross St. Blenheim | |
Recycling at the Transfer Stations | Council operates transfer stations in Blenheim, Havelock, Picton, Rai Valley, Seddon, Wairau Valley and Ward. Recycling facilities are available for: Waste oil (except Ward), Cardboard, Newspaper, Glass bottles and jars, Plastic milk bottles, Plastic drink bottles, Aluminium cans, Steel cans | https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/recycling-and-resource-recovery/recycling-at-the-transfer-stations | Various locations in Marlborough | |
Rural Community Recycling | Council currently has RCR containers located at Grovetown, Spring Creek, Rapaura, Tuamarina, Waihopai, Awatere Valley Road, Okiwi Bay, Ohingaroa Quarry, Seddon and on the Port Underwood Road area towards Oyster Bay. | https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/recycling-and-resource-recovery/rural-community-recycling-rcr | Rural Locations in Marlborough | |
Trillo Metals Marlborough | Scrap Metal Recycling | https://www.trillometals.co.nz/contact-marlborough/ | 2B Cloudy Bay Drive, Cloudy Bay Business Park, Blenheim | |
Warehouse Stationary Ink, Toner and Printer Cartridge Recycling | Any brand ink cartridges, toner cartridges, drum cartridges and labelling cassettes can be recycled at any Warehouse Stationary store. The recycling program is free and is for anyone from households to large businesses. | https://www.warehousestationery.co.nz/ink-toner-recycle-faq |
Alternative / Sharing Economy
Blenheim Menz Shed | A Men's shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually (personal projects) or as a group (for the shed or community). The members share tools and a working space. | https://menzshed.org.nz/blenheim/ | daveo52@yahoo.co.nz | 021 2340057 | 4 Dillons Point Rd Blenheim | |
Blenheim Salvation Army Toy Library | A Toy Library is a place where parents or carers can go to borrow a large variety of quality toys, puzzles and games on a regular basis. | https://www.toylibrary.co.nz/blenheim-salvation-army-toy-library.html | blenheim.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz | 03 578 0862 | 35 George St. Blenheim | |
Havelock Menzshed | A Men's shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually (personal projects) or as a group (for the shed or community). The members share tools and a working space. | https://menzshed.org.nz/havelock/ | ianc.cameron@xtra.co.nz | (03) 574 2558 | Shed 67, Havelock Marina. | |
Picton Men's Community Shed | A Men's shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually (personal projects) or as a group (for the shed or community). The members share tools and a working space. | https://menzshed.org.nz/picton/ | eagark.s@outlook.com | 03 5738007 | 2 Market St. Picton | |
Renwick Menz Shed | A Men's shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually (personal projects) or as a group (for the shed or community). The members share tools and a working space. | https://menzshed.org.nz/renwick/ | rickgln@hotmail.com | 03 5728685 | 54 High Street, Renwick | |
Repair Cafe | Repair Cafe is the last Saturday of the month from 9am to 12pm. Various volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge. Tools and materials will also be on hand. People visiting the Repair Café will bring along their broken items from home. 1 item per visit please. | 027 303 0762 | 2 Redwood St. Blenheim (at John's Kitchen) | |||
Ritual Cafe - CupCycling cup swap program | Get your hot drink in a reusable cup at Ritual with the CupCyling Swappa app. It is free to use and awesome to eliminate single use cups. | https://www.facebook.com/Ritual-372672046148239 | ritualblenheim@gmail.com | 03-578 6939 | 10 Maxwell Road, Blenheim | |
Unwanted Household Good Project | Marlborough District Council has received funding from the Ministry for the Environment to set up a service for collecting, repurposing, and delivering unwanted household goods. | https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/recycling-and-resource-recovery/unwanted-household-goods | unwanted.goods@marlborough.govt.nz | 03 520 7400 |
Climate Change Action
Climate Karanga Marlborough | To bring to the people of Marlborough the realities of climate breakdown and educate how best to respond. | riverflat@gmail.com | 0277108229 | https://www.climatekaranga.org.nz/ |
Farm Stalls
Daltian Figs | Juicy, succulent fresh figs for sale (in season) at the farm gate and the Marlborough's Farmers Market. | christinejs@xtra.co.nz | 0211372741 | 609 New Renwick Road, Blenheim | ||
Fresh2U Organic Food Delivery | Fresh2U is a convenient and cost-effective weekly delivery service providing fresh organic fruit, vegetables and more to the top of the South Island | https://www.fresh2u.co.nz/ | eat@fresh2u.co.nz | 021 2311 371 | ||
Hedgerows Hydroponic Strawberries | Family owned and operated, Hedgerows hydroponic strawberry farm and shop is home to strawberries like no other. Selling strawberries and real fruit ice cream in the strawberry season | https://www.hedgerows.co.nz/ | contact@hedgerows.co.nz | (03) 5785268 | 205 Old Renwick Rd, Blenheim | |
Isobel Olives | Isobel Olives produces fresh, certified premium extra virgin olive oils, with blends ranging from delicate, medium to robust. Please phone before coming to the Farm Gate. | https://www.isobelolives.co.nz/ | chris@isobelolives.co.nz | 0274985404 | 9 Isobel Place, Blenheim | |
Marlborough Farmer's Market | Sunday morning Farmer's Market (all year round). Our Farmers’ Market is full of locally grown and sourced food, sold by the producer. Support local, sustainable farmers, growers and businesses. | https://marlboroughfarmersmarket.org.nz/ | admin@marlboroughfarmersmarket.co.nz | 021674427 | A & P Showgrounds, Blenheim | |
Marlborough Food Network | Fresh, local produce delivered to your door!
A standard box at $30 per week delivered and is payable in advance and will keep you smiling all week! | https://www.facebook.com/Marlboroughfoodnetwork/ | marlboroughfoodnetwork@gmail.com | 027 857 4395 | ||
Oaklands Milk | We bring Oakland’s Milk to your door in glass bottles. Oakland’s are proud to offer home delivery in the region. Now you’ll never run out of milk in the house. We also offer a range of products via home delivery to help make life just a little easier. | https://www.oaklandsfarm.co.nz/home-delivery | marlborough@oaklandsmilk.co.nz | 027 257 8417 | ||
Old Road Estate | Premium fresh figs and feijoas grown in our family orchard (available in season). At the farm gate of the Marlborough's Farmers Market | https://www.oldroadestate.co.nz/ | hello@oldroadestate.co.nz | 027 234 6050 | 32 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim | |
Spudz n Greens | Marlborough's freshest veggies delivered to you! Veggie orders can also be picked up the farm gate (if ordered ahead) or come visit us at the Marlborough's Farmers Market. | https://spudzngreens.com/ | adkdsd@xtra.co.nz | 027 578 1759 | 6 Farmar St, Blenheim | |
Windsong Orchard | Mixed fruit orchard; blueberries, plums, table grapes, feijoas. Dahlias. Biogro organic certified since 1986. For sale at the farm gate or at the Marlborough Farmer's Market | https://www.facebook.com/windsongorchard/ | windsongorchard@gmail.com | 021 236 7783 | 29 Inkerman St, Renwick |
Community Garden
Waitohi Picton Community Garden | Waitohi Picton Community Garden is a beautiful, bountiful and beneficial space where people work together to grow healthy food and promote friendships, wellbeing and sustainability. | Huia St Reserve (Between Huia and Ranui St), Picton | https://www.envirohub.co.nz/wpcgarden | |
Marlborough Community Garden | We encourage and welcome any person or group to become involved who has an interest or would like to get interested in the growing of garden fresh produce and enjoys being part of community activities. | End of Ralph Ballinger Dr. (Off Budge St beside NMIT) in Blenheim | https://www.facebook.com/Marlborough-Community-Gardens-662792190560549/ |
Bulk Food / BYO Container Stores
Bin Inn | Bin Inn's extensive range include: Fresh ground peanut butter, organic products, herbs and spices, pet and bird food products, environmental products, dried fruit and nuts, baking and bread ingredients, breakfast cereals and mueslis, etc. | 32 Maxwell Road, Blenheim | blenheim@bininn.co.nz | https://www.bininn.co.nz/bin-inn-blenheim | 03 577 2677 | |
J Bush & Sons Honey | In 1916 bee keeper Horace Bush realised Marlborough’s lush pastures produced some of the world’s best honey. Three generations later the Bush family still produce the fragrant honey from hives throughout Marlborough’s plains and high country. Bring your own container to fill up at the factory. | 168 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim | bushes.honey@xtra.co.nz | https://jbushhoney.co.nz/ | 03 578 3923 | |
Mr. Asian | Fill your own container with soy sauce, mirrin, cooking sake and varieties of rice. | 3 Twelfth Lane, Blenheim | 021 140 8249 | |||
Picton Environment Centre | Eco-Friendly products including bulk honey and bulk cleaning supplies and washing powder. | 14 Auckland St. Picton | pictonenvironmentcentrenz@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/pictonenvironmentcentre/ | ||
The Karaka Kitchen | A variety of olives oils to fill your own container. | 2A Park Terrace, Blenheim | info@thekarakakitchen.co.nz | https://www.thekarakakitchen.co.nz/ | (03) 929 3567 | |
The Vines Village Store | Bring your own container to fill up with Taylor Pass Honey at the Vines Deli and Larder. | 193 Rapaura Rd. Blenheim | info@vinescafe.co.nz | https://www.thevinesvillage.co.nz/shop | 03 572 7170 | |
Williams Green Grocers | Fill your own containers with local olive oil. | 20 Grove Road, Blenheim | blenheim@williamsgreengrocers.co.nz | https://www.williamsgreengrocers.co.nz/ | 03 577 6020 |
Ethical Fashion Retail
Thomas's Department Store | Thomas’s Marlborough are on a mission to build an ethical and sustainable department store that puts people and our planet first. That’s why, when we partner with brands we always ask them two key questions: ‘How do they treat their staff and how do they make their products? | 54 Market Street, Blenheim | office@thomass.co.nz | 0800 88 24 88 | https://thomass.co.nz/ | ||
Evolve | Stocking ethically produced clothing, with an emphasis on quality production ,fair wages, careful water usage and social responsibility. A fabulous, independent boutique for ladies sized 8-22 and gents size S-3XL | 42 High St, Picton | shop@evolveboutique.co.nz | 03 573 7908 | http://www.evolveboutique.co.nz | ||
Paper Rain | A New Zealand based social enterprise creating clothing, artwork and other good stuff in the name of positive change. We specialise in fair trade, organic and transformative production whilst producing beautiful goods that support the World through a number of production choices and charity support | Online shop based in Marlborough | store@thepaperrainproject.co.nz | https://paperrain.co.nz/ |
Op Shops
Recycling
Climate Change Action
Conservation Organisations
Alternative / Sharing Economy
Community Garden
Ethical Fashion Retail
Ethical Fashion
Farm Stalls
Bulk Food Stores
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