Bayleys Marlborough Property

Keeping the wheels turning

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We’re thrilled to be the brand new sponsors of the Blenheim urban bus service.

The passenger bus, which is widely used by the town’s elderly residents and those with reduced transport access to social and retail amenities, loops around Blenheim six days a week – stopping outside the town’s main supermarkets, as well as the library, Wairau Hospital, medical practices and retirement villages.

We’re always grateful for the loyalty the Marlborough community shows to us, and we believe this is a great way to show some reciprocal love and loyalty!

For many in the town, the bus service is a lifeline to the wider community; it is far more than just a ride to the shops…. It’s a place to meet friends and talk, and catch up on what’s going on in the local community.

To celebrate we thought we’d share five ways that selling with Bayleys Marlborough is a just like a ride on the community bus…

  • We know what your destination is and we promise to make your journey as enjoyable as possible.
  • Planning makes perfect… A bus doesn’t run without a route map, and neither does a successful sale. We’ll spend time establishing a sales plan that works for you as an individual.
  • Once you step on board with Bayleys Marlborough we take care of the details so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery.
  • If any unexpected diversions come up on your journey to a SOLD sign, we’ll make sure you get safely back on track, as quickly and efficiently as possible.
  • Just like the community bus, we represent excellent value for your money. When you list with Bayleys Marlborough, you tap in to years of valuable real estate experience. The experience we offer you equates to dollars in your bank account when you’re looking to sell your greatest asset.

Contact Us to find out how we can help you on your journey to SOLD today!

 

 

Horses, High Fashion and Candelabras

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Horseracing, the Sport of Kings, is renowned for style and glamour. The Melbourne Cup, Royal Ascot and the Kentucky Derby all attract worldwide attention, but these days there’s a new kid on the block… The Marlborough Racing Club have, for the past two years, encouraged racegoers to up the stakes on the fashion front for The Peter Yealands Wines Marlborough Cup at Waterlea Racecourse, and 2017 will be no exception.

As locals once again prepare for the Bayleys’ Marlborough Fashion in the Field contest and Ultimate Car Boot Picnic we caught up with one of the organisers, Tusha Midgley, who says that attendance on cup day over the last two years has increased as people realise there’s so much more than just the horse racing to entertain, “It’s a great excuse to get dressed up for a fun day out”.

With fantastic prizes up for grabs from the event’s sponsors, it’s worth donning your best bib and tucker, or digging out the family silver to set the perfect picnic place out of your car boot.

The Bayleys Marlborough Fashion in the Field judges stroll through the crowd on race day and shoulder tap those with the sartorial suitability to strut their stuff on the catwalk. There are no rules, high fashion won’t necessarily trump vintage styling, and whilst hats aren’t obligatory, they can certainly be fun to wear.

Car boot picnics are a time-honoured tradition at many race meetings and the recent revival at this event with an all-important competitive element has certainly spurred local creativity. With Tusha affirming that it is all about originality. Last year entries ranged from contemporary installations to old school glamour. The winner made use of a full silver service and added photographs of the judge’s heads to the toothpicks that held the club sandwiches together… Now that’s inspired!

Bayleys’ Marlborough Fashion in the Field contest and the Ultimate Car Boot Picnic take place on Sunday 30th April 2017 at Waterlea Racecourse, we’ll see you there!

5 ways to enjoy Marlborough’s bountiful fare!

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As a region Marlborough is famous for its gastronomic delights, a foodie heaven with offerings from land and sea to tantalise your taste buds, all washed down with a glass or two of fine Marlborough wine.

With summer upon us, it’s the perfect time to celebrate Marlborough’s famous cuisine and tasty treats.

Here are 5 ways to enjoy Marlborough’s bountiful fare!

  1. Visit the Marlborough Farmer’s Market (Every Sunday between 9am-12pm at the A&P Showgrounds) – Here you can enjoy the taste of the freshest locally grown and sourced seasonal fruit, vegetables and produce that Marlborough has to offer.
  2. Take a Winery Tour – Not just for visitors… If you’re a Marlburian, take a day out to get to know your local wineries better. With over 37 cellar doors to visit, you might need to set aside more than a day! If you like biking and wine, then riding Marlborough’s Golden Mile through Rapaura and Renwick is a perfect way to spend a weekend.
  3. Stay in the CBD – With a plethora of restaurants to choose from in central Blenheim, there’s something to satisfy everyone. From relaxed cafe style dining, to fine dining at Hotel d’Urville; and don’t forget to try the newest addition to the list of restaurants, Cartel, Marlborough’s only Mexican Bar & Grill.
  4. Check out the chocolate – At Makana Confections boutique chocolate factory on the corner of Rapaura & O’Dwyers Roads, it’s a chocolate lovers paradise.
  5. Visit the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival (11th February 2017) – This iconic event is New Zealand’s original and longest running wine festival and is held each year in Blenheim.  Over 8,000 Festival goers relish the opportunity to sample world-class wines and delicious local cuisine in the heart of Brancott Vineyard – Marlborough’s oldest and most picturesque vineyard. The Festival provides a day long abundance of entertainment to tickle every fancy, with wine tutorials from the region’s leading winemakers, a Fashion in the Vines competition, celebrity chef and cooking demonstrations all washed down with a spectacular musical line up at this unique vineyard festival. Such a vast variety of world-class wine and food means a visit to The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival ultimately requires a big appetite, some thirst quenching, and a belt with plenty of notches! Bayleys Marlborough are proud sponsors of this spectacular gastronomic gathering. Find out more HERE. We can’t wait to see you there.

We have a winner!

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Earlier this year, we announced our participation as sponsor for a brand new Marlborough farming competition, that was to recognise the success of sheep and beef farmers in Marlborough. We have been delighted to support the region’s Farmer of the Year competition, and last week we were even more delighted to host an event that announced the winners of the competition.

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Awatere Valley merino and cattle farmers, Simon, Lynda and Tom Harvey, are the winners of the Westpac Bayleys Marlborough Sheep & Beef Farmer of the Year competition.

Second place went to Ward farmers Fraser and Shelley Avery, in partnership with Doug and Wendy Avery, Bonavaree.

Third place was awarded to Havelock farmers Paul and Muff Newton, Kaituna Ridges, and fourth place to Clarence brothers George and Ben Murray, with parents John and Robyn, Woodbank.

The winning entrants share $70,000 of prize money and goods and services donated by national and local businesses, including ourselves and Westpac.

Chris Dawkins, Chairman of the competition, said the Harvey’s Merino and cattle breeding and finishing operations were very strong in the financial performance and production categories.
“They scored really well across the quadruple bottom line which includes finances, production, land resource management and social and governance.”

The Harvey family farm 6000 stock units of Merino ewes and Angus-cross cattle on high country. Stand out achievements include an extremely high reproductive performance for merinos giving financial rewards from both lamb and wool. Achievements include a 168% ewe pregnancy scanning.

If you want to find out more about the winner’s success, head along to a public field day, it’s going to be held at the Harvey’s property Glen Orkney, in February.

Find Us

BLENHEIM: 33 Seymour Street
PHONE: +64 3 578 7700
Email Us: marlborough@bayleys.co.nz

PICTON: 35 High Street
PHONE: +64 3 578 7700
Email Us: picton@bayleys.co.nz

KAIKOURA: 60 West End Parade
PHONE: +64 3 319 7049
Email Us: kaikoura@bayleys.co.nz

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