Media Releases
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Sea level rise report presented to Council
Media ReleasesAn initial coastal inundation assessment for Marlborough looking out 100 years has been completed by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).
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Nelson Street/SH6 road sealing works
Media ReleasesFinal road sealing on Nelson Street/SH6 following on from water main works is expected to start shortly with one-way traffic controls in place.
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Quarry expansion underway
Media ReleasesWork to extend Marlborough’s Pukaka Quarry is well underway, freeing up more armour rock for the region.
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Sounds’ access study business case endorsed
Media ReleasesSounds’ access study business case endorsed - Mayor urges Govt to provide funding.
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More progress for Renwick water upgrades
Media ReleasesRenwick’s new water treatment plant in Terrace Road is one step nearer to completion.
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Chief Executive Mark Wheeler to step down
Media ReleasesMark Wheeler announced today he is stepping down as Council’s Chief Executive on 28 June 2024.
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Specialist change facilities up for review
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Specialist Change Facilities policy is due for review this year.
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New board members to be appointed at Destination Marlborough
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council will appoint new board members to Destination Marlborough, the region’s visitor promotion and management agency.
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Waste collection issues at an end
Media ReleasesThe impact of winter ills on waste collection services is at an end with kerbside collections back to full capacity.
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Final chapter confirmed for old Marlborough Clubs’ building
Media ReleasesThe old Marlborough Clubs’ building on Russell Terrace in Blenheim’s CBD is to be demolished, it was confirmed at last week’s full Council meeting.
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Final chapter confirmed for old Marlborough Clubs building
Media ReleasesThe old Marlborough Clubs building on Russell Terrace in Blenheim’s CBD is to be demolished, it was confirmed at today’s full Council meeting.
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Tsunami and the Sounds presentation next month
Media ReleasesIf you live in a part of Marlborough that could be affected by a tsunami, the Marlborough Emergency Management team would love to see you at a tsunami science talk and workshop next month.
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Protecting Marlborough’s heritage for the future
Media ReleasesMarlborough’s heritage is in secure hands with a full team now on board to preserve and protect the region’s treasured history and taonga.
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Marlborough Sounds’ study survey outcomes
Media ReleasesMarlborough Sounds’ study survey shows road access and cost are key, with some support for marine access.
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Resident satisfaction on the up
Media ReleasesCouncil’s 2023 resident survey has recorded an increase in satisfaction of 66 per cent, up from 62 per cent in 2022.
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Winter 2022 likely wettest season in one hundred years
Media ReleasesNo surprise that July and August 2022 feature prominently in the Marlborough District Council’s annual State of the Environment Rainfall Report released today.
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Holding account approved to fund critical Sounds’ storm repairs
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Assets & Services Committee has approved the establishment of a holding account to fund critical storm repairs within the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study Area (MSFAS).
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Spacious new airport car park set to open
Media ReleasesMarlborough Airport’s new car park – providing much needed extra capacity – is set to open next month. The car park will provide an additional 290 car parks.
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Public invited to resilience workshops
Media ReleasesIf you live in Seddon, Linkwater or Rarangi, come along to an upcoming community meeting aimed at helping communities enhance disaster resilience.
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Disruptions expected on Queen Charlotte Drive
Media ReleasesRoadworks in several places along Queen Charlotte Drive are set to start on Monday 14 August, causing disruptions for motorists.
