All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Still time to have your say on the future of Wither Hills Farm Park
Media ReleasesThe consultation period for feedback on the future management of the Wither Hills Farm Park has been extended until Monday 15 May so if you haven’t had your say now’s the time to do so.
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Final chance to choose your wheelie bin set size
Media ReleasesCouncil needs to hear from property owners on their chosen wheelie bin size by Sunday 30 April.
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Marlborough Recovery Update, Friday 21 April 2023
August 2022 Recovery UpdatesDetails on Council's recovery efforts over the past fortnight.
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New tech hub to foster innovation in Marlborough
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council is launching a technology and innovation hub for the region, which will open later this year.
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Marlborough Mayor’s comment on Three Waters changes
Media ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor said the changes announced today by Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty are only a minor improvement on the previous proposal and they did not solve any of the key issues.
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Milestones met on storm-damaged Marlborough Roads
Media ReleasesProgress has been made repairing Marlborough’s roads following the 2021 and 2022 weather events.
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Annual Plan consultation - have your say
Media ReleasesCouncil has signed off its Annual Plan 2023-24 Consultation Document, which is open for public consultation from today until Monday 8 May.
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Kerbside recycling under pressure as staff shortage bites
Media ReleasesCouncil waste contractors are experiencing intermittent staff shortages which can impact on the kerbside rubbish and recycling collection service, Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says.
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BBC Earth highlights conservation efforts at the Top of the South
Media ReleasesConservation partnerships in the Marlborough Sounds are hitting the international stage today with BBC Earth releasing a 12-minute video highlighting how nature can help to solve the climate crisis.
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Watch out for wheelie bin letter
Media ReleasesMost Marlborough property owners will receive a letter from Council in the next few days asking which wheelie bin size they would like to use when the new service rolls out on 1 July 2024.
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Mahi mō te Taiao / Working for Nature grants open on Saturday
Media ReleasesThe 2023/24 Mahi mō te Taiao / Working for Nature grant scheme will open for online applications on 1 April 2023.
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Council calls for feedback on future of Wither Hills Farm Park
Media ReleasesCouncil wants your feedback on the future management of the Wither Hills Farm Park.
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Work to upgrade Nelson Street (SH6) watermain begins soon
Media ReleasesWork to upgrade a watermain on Nelson Street, part of State Highway 6, is set to begin during the first week of April.
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Making Marlborough feel like home
Media ReleasesWelcoming newcomers and making them feel at home is the aim of a new programme being rolled out locally.
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Speed restriction in Waikawa Bay extended
Media ReleasesThe five knot speed limit area in Waikawa Bay has been extended in an effort to improve the safety of everyone on the water
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Marlborough community events contractors announced
Media ReleasesContracts to deliver some of the region’s popular, long-standing events have been awarded to a local provider.
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Taylor River weedcutting to begin on 1 May
Media ReleasesA number of environmental factors have combined which mean Blenheim residents may have to put up with a flooded boardwalk in the downtown amphitheatre area for a bit longer.
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Residents and businesses asked to conserve water in Picton today
Media ReleasesYesterday one of the two supplies providing water to Picton - the pipe from Barnes Dam to Essons Valley treatment plant - was damaged by a possible slip.
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Council agrees Annual Plan 2023-24 Budget
Media ReleasesCouncillors unanimously agreed the Annual Plan 2023-24 Budget proposal yesterday.
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Council gives green light for East Coast Beach Vehicle bylaw
Media ReleasesCouncil voted today to adopt the East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw.
