All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Two tracks closed at Wither Hills Farm Park
Media ReleasesA number of tracks at the Wither Hills Farm Park have sustained damage following the rain event on Tuesday 12 July.
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Heavy rain impacts roads and sewer systems
Media ReleasesHeavy rainfall means the sewerage systems in Blenheim and Seddon are currently at full capacity and some roads are closed.
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Talented teen takes QEII Award
Media ReleasesBlenheim’s Caitlin Dufty is the recipient of this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Music Award.
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Mayor mourns passing of Richard Bradley
Media ReleasesMarlborough has lost a brave and passionate iwi leader with the passing of Richard Bradley, Mayor John Leggett says.
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Council encourages submissions to Government on Three Waters
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council continues to strongly oppose the Government’s mega model Three Waters reform proposal.
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Improvements recorded at recreational bathing sites
Media ReleasesMarlborough's waterways have mostly been given a clean bill of health.
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Kenepuru meetings signal future road repairs and funding
Media ReleasesRepresentatives from Waka Kotahi, Marlborough Roads Recovery Team and Marlborough District Council met with members of the Kenepuru community at Waitaria Bay hall and The Portage Hotel late last week.
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Charting a course for a real-time navigation aid in the Sounds
Media ReleasesTory Channel/Kura te Au, the main trunk line for ferries travelling between the North and South islands, has long had a reputation amongst mariners as a complex waterway.
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Sewer upgrade continues in central Blenheim and Picton
Media ReleasesA section of Charles Street between Henry and Richmond streets in central Blenheim will be closed from Monday 16 to Friday 20 May.
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Survey reveals housing preferences
Media ReleasesThe results of the The Housing We'd Choose' survey were presented to the Planning, Finance and Community Committee last Thursday.
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Restrictions remain in place for Sounds’ roads as repairs continue
Media ReleasesRestrictions on vehicle length will remain for Queen Charlotte Drive and a section of Kenepuru Road in the Marlborough Sounds as repair work continues.
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Final days for feedback on Marlborough’s economic future
Media ReleasesWith only days left until consultation on the draft Marlborough Economic Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2032 closes at 5.00 pm on Monday 9 May, now's the time to have your say.
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'Solid progress' on Marlborough’s new library and art gallery
Media ReleasesWork on Marlborough's new district library and art gallery is moving indoors, as the external and internal framing reaches completion and the last of the ground floor windows are installed.
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Annual plan consultation closing soon
Media ReleasesPublic submissions on Council's Annual Plan 2022-23 Consultation Document close at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 10 May.
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Comment from Mayor John Leggett on Three Waters reforms
Media ReleasesThe Government is forging ahead with its Three Waters reform process. Comments from the Government over recent months meant that its announcement last Friday was unfortunately predictable.
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Blenheim Greenwaste site traffic changes
Media ReleasesCouncil's Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil has thanked users of the Greenwaste facility in Blenheim for their patience over the weekend as the new system went online.
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Public access point changing for Blenheim’s Greenwaste Site
Media ReleasesFrom next month the public access point will change to the Greenwaste Site at Blenheim's Waste Sorting Centre as part of changes designed to bring efficiencies.
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Interim decision on freedom camping bylaw
Media ReleasesAn interim decision on the Draft Responsible Camping Bylaw 2022 has been released.
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Taylor and Ōpaoa rivers weed removal starting soon
Media ReleasesCurrent high levels of water in the Taylor River are due to a build-up of weed in the lower Ōpaoa River.
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Motorists urged to drive safely on ‘recovery’ roads
Media ReleasesMarlborough Roads Recovery Team clearing the slip on Moetapu Bay Road