All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Chief Executive Mark Wheeler to step down
Media ReleasesMark Wheeler announced today he is stepping down as Council’s Chief Executive on 28 June 2024.
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Specialist change facilities up for review
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Specialist Change Facilities policy is due for review this year.
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New board members to be appointed at Destination Marlborough
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council will appoint new board members to Destination Marlborough, the region’s visitor promotion and management agency.
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Waste collection issues at an end
Media ReleasesThe impact of winter ills on waste collection services is at an end with kerbside collections back to full capacity.
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Final chapter confirmed for old Marlborough Clubs’ building
Media ReleasesThe old Marlborough Clubs’ building on Russell Terrace in Blenheim’s CBD is to be demolished, it was confirmed at last week’s full Council meeting.
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Final chapter confirmed for old Marlborough Clubs building
Media ReleasesThe old Marlborough Clubs building on Russell Terrace in Blenheim’s CBD is to be demolished, it was confirmed at today’s full Council meeting.
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Tsunami and the Sounds presentation next month
Media ReleasesIf you live in a part of Marlborough that could be affected by a tsunami, the Marlborough Emergency Management team would love to see you at a tsunami science talk and workshop next month.
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Protecting Marlborough’s heritage for the future
Media ReleasesMarlborough’s heritage is in secure hands with a full team now on board to preserve and protect the region’s treasured history and taonga.
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Marlborough Sounds’ study survey outcomes
Media ReleasesMarlborough Sounds’ study survey shows road access and cost are key, with some support for marine access.
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Resident satisfaction on the up
Media ReleasesCouncil’s 2023 resident survey has recorded an increase in satisfaction of 66 per cent, up from 62 per cent in 2022.
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Winter 2022 likely wettest season in one hundred years
Media ReleasesNo surprise that July and August 2022 feature prominently in the Marlborough District Council’s annual State of the Environment Rainfall Report released today.
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Holding account approved to fund critical Sounds’ storm repairs
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Assets & Services Committee has approved the establishment of a holding account to fund critical storm repairs within the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study Area (MSFAS).
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Spacious new airport car park set to open
Media ReleasesMarlborough Airport’s new car park – providing much needed extra capacity – is set to open next month. The car park will provide an additional 290 car parks.
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Public invited to resilience workshops
Media ReleasesIf you live in Seddon, Linkwater or Rarangi, come along to an upcoming community meeting aimed at helping communities enhance disaster resilience.
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Disruptions expected on Queen Charlotte Drive
Media ReleasesRoadworks in several places along Queen Charlotte Drive are set to start on Monday 14 August, causing disruptions for motorists.
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Worthy recipients receive Marlborough Civic Awards
Media ReleasesEight locals have been recognised for their outstanding service at a special Civic Honours ceremony held yesterday.
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Murphys Road upgrades finished
Media ReleasesMurphys Road infrastructure and upgrade works – which began in January 2022 – are complete.
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Marlborough Recovery Update, Friday 14 July 2023
August 2022 Recovery UpdatesDetails on Council's recovery efforts over the past fortnight. This is the final Marlborough Recovery Update.
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Engagement on Sounds transport network delivers over 1700 responses
Media ReleasesThe second phase of public engagement on the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study wrapped up at 5pm yesterday, 11 July.
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Council services on Matariki Friday 14 July
Media ReleasesCouncil's Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Thursday 13 July and will reopen on Monday 17 July at 8.30am.
