All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Waitaria Bay jetty to be closed
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA routine inspection has found some of the structural components in the Waitaria Bay jetty in the Marlborough Sounds have deteriorated significantly since its last inspection in mid-2023.
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Nominations close soon for Marlborough’s next Living Cultural Treasure
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesNominations for the Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award close next Friday.
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Marlborough flags to fly at half mast
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe New Zealand flag will fly at half mast on public buildings in Marlborough this Thursday 16 January, in memory of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, who was killed on duty on New Year’s Day.
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Marlborough takes out New Zealand’s sunniest region
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesNIWA announced today that Marlborough has taken the sunshine crown for 2024, with 2,769 hours of sunshine recorded in Blenheim, ahead of Nelson and Bay of Plenty.
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Have your say on annual plan - closes 20 January
Media ReleasesMarlborough residents and ratepayers have two weeks to submit ideas for Council’s annual plan budget for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
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Watermain upgrades in Francis Street and Lakings Road
Media ReleasesAs part of Council’s continued upgrading of services, two sections of watermain in Blenheim streets are to be replaced.
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Renwick water main finished
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWork on replacing Renwick’s aged asbestos cement water pipes with new PVC pipelines has been completed.
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Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan submissions open
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesIn accordance with Section 41(6) (a) of the Reserves Act 1977 submissions are now invited on any aspect of the draft Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan.
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Future path of Destination Marlborough confirmed
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council has confirmed Destination Marlborough (DM) will become a permanent part of Council by 1 July 2025.
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Stock trucks travel Kenepuru Road for first time in three years
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesStock trucks have made their way beyond the ‘water tank slip’ on Kenepuru Road for the first time in more than three years, marking a significant milestone for the Marlborough region’s storm repairs.
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Marlborough Mayor welcomes ferries announcement
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the Government’s announcement on procuring two new ferries to replace the current Interislander fleet.
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AA long term rating for Council’s financial management
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council has retained its ‘AA’ long term credit rating (negative watch) as well as an 'A-1+' rating.
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Peter Yealands’ passing - comment from Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor
Marlborough MattersMedia Releases“Peter Yealands was a Marlborough-born innovator".
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Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award nominations open today
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is now inviting nominations for the next Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure.
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Kenepuru Road restrictions to be lifted from 17 December
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council is pleased to advise that access restrictions can be lifted for Kenepuru Road from Tuesday 17 December.
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Seddon water leak fixed, supply back to normal
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe leak in the water main was fixed overnight. The water main had burst and was affecting water supplies in Seddon, Seaview, Grassmere, Blind River and Marfells Beach.
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Awatere and Seddon residents urged to conserve water for 24 hours
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA leak in the Marama Road water main in Seddon means residents need to urgently conserve water
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Have your say on Council’s annual plan from today
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesGot a great idea for the future of Marlborough? Marlborough District Council wants to hear your ideas and feedback as part of its annual plan public engagement starting today.
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Keep off the seagrass this summer
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesThis summer Council is diving in to highlight the importance of rimurehia/seagrass.
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Chlorination plans on track
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesDesign has begun for chlorinating Blenheim’s water supply.
