Media Releases
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Council surveys Sounds’ seafloor
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe NIWA research vessel Ikatere has been surveying Te Hoiere/Pelorus Sound to help the Council better understand its seafloor biodiversity.
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Annual report shows a year of recovery and achievement
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMDC has published its annual report for the 2023/24 financial year, highlighting major progress across key projects which strengthened the region’s infrastructure and resilience.
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Proposed Building Act Fees consultation opens today
Media ReleasesCouncil invites public submissions on proposed Building Act Fees to be charged by Building Control from 1 July 2025.
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Local alcohol policy opens for consultation
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough’s alcohol sales, supply and consumption will come under scrutiny during the implementation of the area’s Local Alcohol Policy (LAP).
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Kevin Judd named Marlborough’s newest living cultural treasure
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesPioneering Marlborough photographer and winemaker Kevin Judd is a Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure
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Marlborough Mayor welcomes future ferries announcement
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor says Marlborough is ready to work at pace with Government to support the requirements of new ferries announced today by Minister for Rail Winston Peters.
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Marlborough Airport temporary car park closure from 1 April
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe last stage of construction begins next week for Marlborough Airport’s largest maintenance project, which includes re-paving the short-term car park near the terminal.
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Celebrating Our People, Our Past this May
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAn upcoming Marlborough Heritage Festival promises a four-day celebration of the people, places, and stories that have shaped our region.
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Wither Hills Farm Park to reopen midday Thursday
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAutumn’s arrival along with some rain and cooler temperatures mean the Wither Hills Farm Park will open from midday tomorrow (Thursday 20 March).
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Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grants open in April
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe 2025/26 Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme opens for online applications on Tuesday, 1 April.
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Bus fares to increase from 1 July
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesFares on Marlborough’s publicly funded buses will rise this July for the first time since the service started twenty years ago.
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Marlborough Vineyard Trail officially opened
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA bike trail taking in some of Marlborough’s most popular wineries, cellar doors and spectacular scenery, is up and running.
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Draft Waste Management & Minimisation Bylaw opens for public feedback
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesConsultation is now open on a proposed waste bylaw for Marlborough.
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Marlborough Matariki Event Fund open for applications
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesAre you part of an organisation planning to hold an event to recognise Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki?
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Picton’s London Quay development proceeds
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAn upgrade to Picton’s much loved waterfront strip, London Quay, will go ahead this winter.
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Have your say on Grovetown Lagoon
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesTe Whānau Hou/Grovetown Lagoon draft management plan is now available for public feedback.
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Trade waste bylaw open for public feedback
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil is seeking public feedback on trade waste.
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Tech hub officially opened
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough’s new technology and innovation hub Te Au Pūngao, was officially opened by the Associate Minister for Regional Development Mark Patterson today.
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New bylaw proposed to sort Marlborough’s waste
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA proposed waste bylaw for Marlborough is an important next step in getting the region’s waste sorted.
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Council progresses Local Water Done Well proposals
Local Water Done WellMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncillors were updated today on progress towards achieving the Government’s water reform programme, Local Water Done Well.
