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Media Update #3 - Aratere Grounding
Aratere GroundingNewsMedia ReleasesThe Aratere has been successfully refloated.
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Media Update #2 - Aratere Grounding
Aratere GroundingNewsMedia ReleasesMarlborough’s Harbourmaster has announced that an attempt to refloat the Arater will be made this evening around 9.00 pm, at high tide.
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Media Update #1 - Aratere Grounding
Aratere GroundingNewsMedia ReleasesMarlborough’s Harbourmaster has confirmed that the Aratere, currently aground in Picton Harbour, will not be refloated yet.
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Finance Minister visits Picton
Marlborough MattersNewsMayor Nadine Taylor recently joined Port Marlborough CEO Rhys Welbourn and Council CEO Mark Wheeler to welcome Minister of Finance Nicola Willis and MP Stuart Smith.
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Wheelie bins – the countdown is on
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsNewsAlmost all households within Marlborough’s new kerbside collection zone should have their wheelie bins, ready for the new service starting on 1 July.
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Council considers Long Term Plan submissions
Marlborough MattersNewsMore than 100 submitters presented to Council during four days of hearings for the draft 2024 - 34 Long Term Plan (LTP) last week.
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Whale Trail helps restore local taonga
Marlborough MattersNewsPlanting 1000 native trees, shrubs and grasses at the Blue Hole in Koromiko was a wonderful opportunity for all those connected with the Whale Trail to help restore a local taonga.
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Mayor attends Hospice open day
Marlborough MattersNewsMayor Nadine Taylor attended Hospice Marlborough’s first open day last month, allowing her to meet the Hospice team and see the quality care offered to the community.
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Watch what you burn
Marlborough MattersNewsCooler winter weather sees more outdoor fires around Marlborough which can harm people’s health and affect the environment.
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Solving the signature quilt mystery
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Museum staff are researching the history of more than 140 names stitched into a war time quilt currently on display at the museum.
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Early childhood educators form native wildlife connections
Marlborough MattersNewsFifteen early childhood teachers got up close to learn about the yellow crowned kākāriki, giant wētā/wētāpunga and Marlborough green gecko at the Koru Wildlife Centre in Grovetown.
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New guide shines light on Matariki events in Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsA new event programme showcasing the celebration of Matariki in Marlborough is now available.
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Budget funding for tugboat study welcomed by councils
Marlborough MattersNewsFunding for a feasibility study into acquiring an ocean-going tugboat has been welcomed by Greater Wellington Regional Council and Marlborough District Council.
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World Refugee Day to be celebrated
Marlborough MattersNewsMembers of the Colombian, Venezuelan and Rohingya former refugee communities in Marlborough will celebrate World Refugee Day on Thursday 20 June.
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Works begin for airport roundabout
Marlborough MattersNewsThe project is about to start at SH6 and Tancred Crescent, the entry to Marlborough Airport.
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Marlborough triumphs at Hi-Tech Awards
Marlborough MattersNewsTwo standout Marlborough companies have distinguished themselves at the recent 2024 Hi-Tech Awards.
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Head along to WinePRO
Marlborough MattersNewsThe inaugural WinePRO Aotearoa international trade show and conference are coming to Blenheim from 25 to 27 June.
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Successful cruise season concludes
Marlborough MattersNewsPort Marlborough has wrapped up an exceptional cruise season, setting new records and receiving high praise from visitors.
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Have you got your wheelie bin?
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsNewsNearly 33,000 wheelie bins have been delivered to Marlborough households as part of the new expanded kerbside service.
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Demolition of Picton ferry terminal set for June
Marlborough MattersNewsThe landscape of Picton's port waterfront is about to change, with the demolition of the Picton ferry terminal, scheduled to start in mid-June.