All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Final call for sport and arts funds applications
Media ReleasesIf you're part of a rural sports club or team or involved in the arts, now is the time to apply for funding through the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund or the Creative Communities Scheme Local Arts Fund.
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Mayor calls for greater Police presence in Picton
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett says Picton locals are completely over' the Nelson Square protest and want the group to pack their bags and head home.
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Annual Plan 2022-23 Budget agreed
Media ReleasesCouncillors considered a number of new expenditure items today before agreeing on the Council's Annual Plan Budget for the financial year 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
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Requested removal of Eucalyptus tree - have your say
Media ReleasesCouncil wants your feedback on the future of the remaining Eucalyptus tree growing on Rema Reserve, in Hope Drive, Blenheim, after receiving a request from a nearby resident that the tree be removed.
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Predicted squeeze on residential land prompts growth strategy refresh
Media ReleasesThe prediction that Marlborough will not have enough land zoned for housing within 30 years has prompted a refresh of the region's growth strategy.
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Safe to swim again at Waikawa Bay
Media ReleasesLaboratory test results have confirmed this afternoon there is no risk for swimmers or shellfish gathering at Waikawa Bay.
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Trespass notices delivered after Picton protesters refuse to relocate
Media ReleasesPolice and Council officers served trespass notices on the occupiers in Nelson Square, Picton just after 9.30 am this morning.
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Sewer overflow at Waikawa Bay
Media ReleasesA sewer overflow occurred at the Waikawa Bay sewer pump station on Sunday as a result of a power cut.
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Agreement to end Picton reserve occupation
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council and representatives of the Freedom Convoy protest group in Picton have agreed that the group will relocate from Nelson Square.
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Blenheim’s air quality in 2021 still not meeting national standards
Media ReleasesBlenheim has recorded the highest number of exceedances for particulate matter (PM) since air quality monitoring began in 2006.
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Council releases first reports on carbon footprint
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has released its first reports detailing its carbon footprint from its operations.
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Consultation closes on Waitohi Ferry Precinct Redevelopment financing
Media ReleasesConsultation on whether Council should raise a loan to finance Port Marlborough's share of the Waitohi Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment closed on Friday 4 February with 27 submissions received.
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Council updates its vaccination policy
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council is implementing a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for its employees under the national COVID-19 protection Framework, after a full staff consultation process.
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Heavy rain set to hit Marlborough Sounds - be prepared
Media ReleasesMarlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management is advising Marlborough Sounds' residents and visitors to the area to be prepared as a heavy rain band makes its way up the West Coast.
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New Taylor Pass recreational space given the green light
Media ReleasesCouncil's Assets and Services committee today approved, subject to full Council ratification, $1 million for the development of an extensive new recreational space in the Taylor Pass in Blenheim.
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Council goes green to tackle weeds
Media ReleasesIn a bid to rid the use of glyphosate to tackle weeds in Blenheim's top two premier parks, Council has begun using an organic spray as an alternative.
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Participants needed for kerbside recycling crate trial
Media ReleasesWould you like to help trial modified kerbside recycling crates as part of a Council study? If so, we are keen to hear from you!
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Sport and arts funds open for applications
Media ReleasesAre you part of a rural sports club or team or involved in the arts?
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Wither Hills Farm Park users urged to be aware of fire risk
Media ReleasesDespite some rain forecast over the next week, the hot weather is set to continue in Marlborough and Council is asking people to take care when using the Wither Hills Farm Park.
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Council services at Red
Media ReleasesLike the rest of New Zealand, Marlborough moved to the Red level of the Covid-19 Protection Framework (the traffic light system) at 11.59 pm on Sunday 23 January.