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Mayor commends multi agency response to Aratere grounding

Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has thanked those involved in the multi-agency response to the grounding of the Aratere in Picton Harbour on Friday night.

Wheelie bins all go 1 July

Marlborough’s new kerbside collection begins on Monday with wheelie bins replacing Council rubbish bags.

Long Term Plan decisions move Sounds roading recovery forward

Mayor Nadine Taylor and councillors discussed the 365 public submissions received on Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024 to 2034 yesterday.

Interim solution agreed for Destination Marlborough

Following the collective resignation of the chairman and board of Destination Marlborough in September 2023, four commissioners were appointed to govern the organisation.

Council launches new Heritage Marlborough programme

​Marlborough District Council has decided to accept the Marlborough Historical Society’s (MHS) offer to reset the relationship between the two parties.

Wairau Plain GNS Science Research Presentation

The ability of the past to inform the future is behind new research into Wairau Plain sediments dating back 12,000 years.

Media Update #4 - Aratere Grounding

Media Update #3 - Aratere Grounding

​The Aratere has been successfully refloated.

Media Update #2 - Aratere Grounding

​Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has announced that an attempt to refloat the Arater will be made this evening around 9.00 pm, at high tide.

Media Update #1 - Aratere Grounding

Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has confirmed that the Aratere, currently aground in Picton Harbour, will not be refloated yet.

Finance Minister visits Picton

Mayor 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.

Wheelie bins – the countdown is on

Almost all households within Marlborough’s new kerbside collection zone should have their wheelie bins, ready for the new service starting on 1 July.

Council considers Long Term Plan submissions

More than 100 submitters presented to Council during four days of hearings for the draft 2024 - 34 Long Term Plan (LTP) last week.

Whale Trail helps restore local taonga

Planting 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.

Watch what you burn

​Cooler winter weather sees more outdoor fires around Marlborough which can harm people’s health and affect the environment.

New guide shines light on Matariki events in Marlborough

A new event programme showcasing the celebration of Matariki in Marlborough is about to hit the shelves.

Marlborough Library Te Kahu o Waipuna - ‘Let Kids Be Kids’ booking

Comment from Mark Wheeler, Marlborough District Council Chief Executive

Renwick water treatment plant completed

​Renwick’s water treatment plant in Terrace Road is now operational.

Te Kahu o Waipuna takes out architecture award

Tthe Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery, has taken out the public architecture category in the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Local Awards.

Get ready to register your dog

It’s that time of year again when your four-legged friend needs to be registered.