All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Record rainfall in July leaves lasting impact
Media ReleasesBlenheim has broken two new weather records during July but not those we were necessarily aiming for.
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Environment grants open now
Media ReleasesThe Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme is open for online applications.
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Relentless rain impacts Marlborough
Media ReleasesHeavy rain overnight has once again resulted in surface flooding, road closures and sewer system overflows.
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Council releases 2022 Pre-Election Report
Media ReleasesThe 2022 Pre-Election Report provides information to voters and candidates, to encourage well-informed discussion on the issues facing Council in the lead up to the October 2022 local body elections.
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Drivers urged to take care on the roads
Media ReleasesWhile the weather is clearing across the district drivers are urged to take care on the roads after the latest rainfall event.
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Council opposes Three Waters Reform proposal
Media ReleasesThe Government’s four mega-entity model Three Waters Reform proposal is not seen as an acceptable solution by the Marlborough District Council.
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Changes ahead for local event delivery
Media ReleasesAfter 23 years of operation, Marlborough 4 Fun, which has organised and delivered a wide range of community events, is winding down its operations.
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Marlborough recovery one year on
Media ReleasesOne year after the destructive weather event that severely damaged Marlborough’s Roads, significant progress is being made on restoring the network.
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Two tracks closed at Wither Hills Farm Park
Media ReleasesA number of tracks at the Wither Hills Farm Park have sustained damage following the rain event on Tuesday 12 July.
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Heavy rain impacts roads and sewer systems
Media ReleasesHeavy rainfall means the sewerage systems in Blenheim and Seddon are currently at full capacity and some roads are closed.
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Talented teen takes QEII Award
Media ReleasesBlenheim’s Caitlin Dufty is the recipient of this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Music Award.
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Mayor mourns passing of Richard Bradley
Media ReleasesMarlborough has lost a brave and passionate iwi leader with the passing of Richard Bradley, Mayor John Leggett says.
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Council encourages submissions to Government on Three Waters
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council continues to strongly oppose the Government’s mega model Three Waters reform proposal.
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Improvements recorded at recreational bathing sites
Media ReleasesMarlborough's waterways have mostly been given a clean bill of health.
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Kenepuru meetings signal future road repairs and funding
Media ReleasesRepresentatives from Waka Kotahi, Marlborough Roads Recovery Team and Marlborough District Council met with members of the Kenepuru community at Waitaria Bay hall and The Portage Hotel late last week.
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Charting a course for a real-time navigation aid in the Sounds
Media ReleasesTory Channel/Kura te Au, the main trunk line for ferries travelling between the North and South islands, has long had a reputation amongst mariners as a complex waterway.
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Sewer upgrade continues in central Blenheim and Picton
Media ReleasesA section of Charles Street between Henry and Richmond streets in central Blenheim will be closed from Monday 16 to Friday 20 May.
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Survey reveals housing preferences
Media ReleasesThe results of the The Housing We'd Choose' survey were presented to the Planning, Finance and Community Committee last Thursday.
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Restrictions remain in place for Sounds’ roads as repairs continue
Media ReleasesRestrictions on vehicle length will remain for Queen Charlotte Drive and a section of Kenepuru Road in the Marlborough Sounds as repair work continues.
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Final days for feedback on Marlborough’s economic future
Media ReleasesWith only days left until consultation on the draft Marlborough Economic Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2032 closes at 5.00 pm on Monday 9 May, now's the time to have your say.