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Youth Council promotes Marlborough’s young people
Marlborough MattersNewsSupporting more events, showcasing local artists and celebrating diversity are some of the key aims of this year’s Marlborough Youth Council.
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Community workshops: operating a successful community group
Marlborough MattersNewsFour Marlborough organisations are coming together to present a series of workshops about the various roles that go into ensuring the success of community groups.
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Workshops foster connection with culture
Marlborough MattersNewsStudents from Bohally Intermediate and Richmond View Schools will soon be ‘published’ writers following a series of workshops with language mentors.
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Canvastown streetscape upgrade
Marlborough MattersNewsAn extensive revamp has reinvigorated the gateway to Canvastown.
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Catchment care and erosion plantings benefit Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsAt risk areas in Marlborough are benefitting from plantings through Council’s Catchment Care and Hill Country Erosion programmes.
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Enduring environmental gains from Jobs for Nature funding
Marlborough MattersNewsEnvironmental runs on the board will endure despite the funding for the Jobs for Nature Restoring and Protecting Flora Project coming to an end.
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Only rain goes down the drain - let’s keep our waterways clean
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough residents are being reminded that ‘only rain goes down the drain’ following a series of pollution events in a Springlands waterway.
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Calling all artists – it’s Chorus cabinet time
Marlborough MattersNewsA brightly coloured artwork that transformed a grey telecommunications cabinet in Old Renwick Road was a family project that spanned the generations.
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Marlborough flies high at airline’s mayoral forum
Marlborough MattersNewsMayor Nadine Taylor flew Marlborough’s flag at the Air New Zealand Mayoral Forum held in Auckland recently.
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Korean delegation visits Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsA delegation from South Korea was in Marlborough recently as part of a regional tour.
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Marlborough’s swimming spots in good shape
Marlborough MattersNewsWater quality at Marlborough coastal and river sites is generally good according to Council’s latest Recreational Water Quality update.
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New category for Environment Awards
Marlborough MattersNewsThe Marlborough Environment Awards has a new Electrification and Energy Efficiency category announced in time for the 2024/2025 awards round.
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Be on the rook out – but don’t shoot
Marlborough MattersNewsOnce eradicated in Marlborough, rooks have been spotted a number of times by local farmers and contractors over the past few years.
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Spring Creek residents’ meeting
Marlborough MattersNewsSpring Creek residents are invited to an update from Council’s Rivers and Drainage Engineering Team about the proposed Peninsula Road stop bank repair and upgrade project.
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Marlborough’s grassroots projects awarded funds for nature
Marlborough MattersNewsNow in its fifth year, the Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao fund has awarded environment grants to 21 projects across Marlborough.
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Celebrating te reo in Whakamarino
Marlborough MattersNewsNew gateway signs for Canvastown celebrate the area’s cultural and environmental significance.
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Council ratifies 10-year Marlborough Regional Land Transport Plan
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesMarlborough’s Regional Transport Committee (RTC) has approved the Marlborough Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-2034 which was ratified by full Council today.
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Minister sees rivers work at first hand
Marlborough MattersNewsRiver protection work was on the agenda when Regional Development Associate Minister Mark Patterson visited Marlborough last week.
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Heritage Minister has Edwin Fox history lesson
Marlborough MattersNewsMayor Nadine Taylor shared the history of Marlborough’s Edwin Fox with the Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith
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Dublin Street on track for opening late August
Marlborough MattersNewsWork continues in Waitohi Picton with KiwiRail focused on getting the Dublin Street level crossing barrier arms and signals reinstalled, ready for the road to reopen by the end of August.
