All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Join the hunt for Chilean Needle Grass
Media ReleasesNow's the time of year when the Council asks for your help to control the highly invasive pest plant, Chilean Needle Grass.
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The aftermath of Friday’s flash flooding event
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett met with the BBA, the MCoC, Council's Economic Development team and other Council staff on Tuesday 2 November.
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Understanding the impact of Friday’s flash flooding
Media ReleasesAround 50 millimetres of rain poured down on central Blenheim within an hour. One five minute period saw 11 millimetres of rainfall.
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Marlborough roads recovery – 28 October update
Media ReleasesA perfect storm comprising Covid, the July weather event and the short-term closure of the Queen Charlotte Track have combined to impact Marlborough's economy.
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Mayor comments on Three Waters reform announcement
Media Releases"My reaction is one of great disappointment at the Government's decision to make the Three Waters reform mandatory", said John Leggett.
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Mayoral comment on Covid-19 case in Blenheim
Media ReleasesMayor John Leggett said he was disappointed to hear the news of a confirmed Covid-19 case in Blenheim this morning.
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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirms funding
Media ReleasesMarlborough's recovery from the July storm event has had a boost with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirming today it will fund 95 percent of the costs of the initial response phase.
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Resident satisfaction maintained despite challenging year
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has again received a high resident satisfaction score.
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Marlborough roads recovery – 21 October update
Media ReleasesThe Council's new Recovery Navigator Charlotte Wood is ready to help guide affected residents and property owners to the right place for information and support.
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Local recovery transition period extended in Marlborough
Media ReleasesMarlborough's mayor John Leggett today extended the local transition period from the region's recent state of emergency caused by the 17 July storm for a further 28 days.
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Check your boat’s clean before you set sail
Media ReleasesBoaties getting ready to head out this Labour Weekend or over summer are encouraged to make sure they're not carrying marine pests with them when they set sail.
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Calculating the cost of waste
Media ReleasesMarlburians might be surprised at the amount of money they spend each year on recycling and waste disposal.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 14 October Update
Media ReleasesA multi-agency collaboration has resulted in more gumboots hitting the ground this week to help affected landowners as Marlborough's road to recovery continues.
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Representation review - last call for submissions
Media ReleasesPublic submissions on the review of Council representation arrangements for the local elections in 2022 and 2025 close at 5.00 pm on Friday 22 October.
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Subsidy for Sounds’ water taxis
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council, with funding support from the Marlborough Mayoral Relief Fund, will subsidise water taxi services.
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Marlborough’s Older Persons Forum a model for New Zealand
Media ReleasesMinister for Seniors Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall congratulated the region on its coordinated approach to the issues facing the elderly when she visited Marlborough yesterday.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 7 October Update
Media ReleasesMinister of Emergency Management Hon Kiri Allan was in Marlborough yesterday to see some of the recovery work.
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Government funds $7.5 million towards Te Hoiere/Pelorus Project
Media ReleasesThe announcement by Hon Kiri Allan at Titiraukawa near Pelorus Bridge today was warmly welcomed by project partners.
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Marlborough’s Olympic gold medallist traded rugby for rowing
Media ReleasesTokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist Tom Murray with Marlborough Mayor John Leggett at a civic ceremony in Blenheim yesterday
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Wairau Diversion campsite partially reopens
Media ReleasesThe Wairau Diversion Reserve at Neal Road, Marshlands, near Blenheim, is partially open again for responsible camping, fishing and whitebaiting from tomorrow, 5 October.