All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Last chance to have your say on LTP and RLTP
Marlborough MattersNewsSubmissions to the Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034 close at 5pm on Monday 13 May.
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Seagrass critical to estuary health
Marlborough MattersNewsSeagrass is a positive indicator of a healthy estuary and the Marlborough Sounds has many productive intertidal areas, where seagrass beds of varying health and extent can be found.
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Glamorous gowns on show
Marlborough MattersNewsSome fantastic frocks from the Marlborough Museum’s large textile collection are on show this weekend as part of Blenheim’s Nativity Church Glamorous Gowns fundraiser.
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Keeping wallabies out of Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Senior Biosecurity Officer Liam Falconer recently attended a training event in South Canterbury.
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National study seeks to arrest Wairau aquifer decline
Marlborough MattersNewsRecent rain has replenished river flows and soil moisture and eased water restrictions across Marlborough but the long-term decline in Wairau aquifer levels continues.
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Rainbow Run radiates colour
Marlborough MattersNewsThe Freshchoice Picton Rainbow Run brought a dash of colour to the town for the day recently.
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Fire restrictions lifted
Marlborough MattersNewsThe fire status for both Marlborough north and south zones has changed.
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Funding workshops
Marlborough MattersNewsAttention community and not-for-profit groups.
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Paint Marlborough pink for a week
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough is encouraged to ‘go pink’ for a week in the lead up to the Mental Health Foundation’s Pink Shirt Day on Friday 17 May.
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Blenheim’s historic port celebrated
Marlborough MattersNewsA storyboard telling the colourful past of Blenheim’s original trading port has been installed at Riverside Park as part of the Marlborough Mile project.
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Memorial plaque installed at Havelock Cemetery after nearly 100 years
Marlborough MattersNewsThe memory of a baby girl who died in the 1930s was recently honoured at Havelock Cemetery.
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Shellfish Biotoxin Warning
Harbour NoticesPublic NoticesNewsNew Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from Queen Charlotte Sound due to a high paralytic shellfish toxin (PSP) risk.
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Havelock memorials get some TLC
Marlborough MattersNewsTwo memorials by Havelock Town Hall have undergone repair work to preserve them into the future.
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Wairau River toxic algae warning
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil is warning the public to watch out for toxic algae in the Wairau River.
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High country lakes tested
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Environmental Monitoring team is testing the quality of water in several Marlborough high country lakes.
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WinePRO shaping up as sellout
Marlborough MattersNewsMomentum is building for Marlborough’s inaugural wine industry expo, WinePRO, Council’s Economic, Finance and Community committee heard recently.
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Wairau River toxic algae warning
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is warning the public to watch out for toxic algae in the Wairau River.
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Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grants open on Monday
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesThe 2024/25 Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme opens for online applications on Monday, 1 April.
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Wither Hills Farm Park opens
Marlborough MattersPublic NoticesNewsMedia ReleasesWalkers and cyclists can return to the Wither Hills from today (Wednesday).
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Waste Sorting Centre closed on 18 October
NewsMedia ReleasesBlenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre and Greenwaste Acceptance Facility is closed next Wednesday morning 18 October when a new weighbridge is installed and will reopen at 1pm.