All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Drinking? Don't drive
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesNew Zealanders continue to get behind the wheel after drinking, with alcohol being a major factor contributing to deaths and serious injuries crashes in Marlborough.
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Robots wage battle for NZ Youth Week
Marlborough MattersNewsInnovators young and old are invited to unleash their creativity and technical skills to create combat robotics in support of NZ Youth Week.
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Dealing with autumn leaves
Marlborough MattersNewsThe cooler weather has begun and with it, leaves have started to change colour and drop.
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Nationwide test of alert system this Sunday
Marlborough MattersNewsThe nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is this Sunday 26 May between 6pm and 7pm.
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Taylor River works
Marlborough MattersNewsImprovement works are continuing on the Taylor River either side of the Hutcheson Street bridge.
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Get on board the Picton bus
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlburians are encouraged to get on board a new, extended Picton bus service including Saturdays.
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Rabbit control on Taylor River Reserve starts in July
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesIncreasing numbers of rabbits on the Taylor River Reserve area are to be controlled.
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Rolling out the region’s remote transfer stations
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough’s first remote transfer stations (RTS) are about to be built as part of improvements to the way Council manages waste and recycling.
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New citizens welcomed
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-four people from different countries have become Marlborough citizens.
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New bus shelters for Havelock
Marlborough MattersNewsYou won’t get wet if you’re waiting for a bus in Havelock thanks to the efforts of Council’s Small Townships Programme and the local Lions Club.
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Picton youth input into revamped skate park and youth space
Marlborough MattersNewsYoung people in Picton have helped Council with ideas to revitalise the Picton skate park and youth space at Auckland Street Reserve (pictured).
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Former Millennium site going green
Marlborough MattersNewsThe former Millennium Art Gallery site, on the corner of Seymour and Alfred Street, is to be turned into public green space.
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Edwin Fox awarded silver Qualmark rating
Marlborough MattersNewsThe Edwin Fox is now a Qualmark Silver Sustainable Tourism Business.
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Marlborough District Brass Band scoops awards in Australia
Marlborough MattersNewsMayor Nadine Talyor presented Marlborough District Brass Band Musical Director Robin Randall with the citation for exceptional achievements.
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Marine themed Havelock playground a winner with locals
Marlborough MattersNewsHavelock Domain’s new playground is a finalist at the Recreation Aotearoa Green Pavlova 2024 Parks Awards.
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350 submissions received on Long Term Plan
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesPublic submissions to Marlborough District Council’s Long Term Plan 2024-2034 closed at 5.00 pm yesterday.
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Freshwater farm plans on hold
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesFreshwater Farm Plan start dates are on hold while the Government investigates the system further.
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Library card competition launched to replace rocket
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Libraries are looking for a new design for the Children’s Membership Card which currently features a rocket ship.
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Blenheim pianist recipient of Queen Elizabeth II Music Award 2024
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesSixteen-year-old Sophia Jones from Blenheim is the recipient of this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Music Award.
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Reduced services at Marlborough District Libraries next Thursday
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesDue to a planned system outage, Marlborough District Libraries - Blenheim and Picton will be offering limited services next Thursday 16 May.