Media Releases
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Oil spill response mitigates damage
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Harbours team put their training to the test at the weekend as they responded to an oil spill in Havelock Marina.
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Marlborough’s local recovery transition period extended
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett today extended the local transition period from the region’s state of emergency caused by the August 2022 storm event for a further 28 days.
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Feedback wanted on new freedom camping sites
Media ReleasesCouncil is calling for further submissions on eight new freedom camping sites and areas across Marlborough.
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Ticketless car parking at Marlborough Airport
Media ReleasesMarlborough Airport has introduced a new licence plate recognition system so people parking at the airport no longer need to use paper tickets to pay as they leave.
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Section of Queen Charlotte Drive to reopen tomorrow
Media ReleasesQueen Charlotte Drive, between Havelock and the Grove Jetty, will reopen from 9.00 am tomorrow, Thursday 22 September 2022, however the vehicle length restriction of 12.6m will still apply.
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Marlborough’s recovery mahi about ‘people helping people’
Media ReleasesThe mantra ‘help thy neighbour’ is strong within Marlborough’s rural communities following the August weather event.
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Heavy rain warning for Marlborough tomorrow
Media ReleasesHeavy rain and strong winds are expected for Marlborough tomorrow morning from 3am until 3pm, Tuesday 12 July.
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Marlborough Recovery Update launched today
Media ReleasesCommunities impacted by the August weather event in Marlborough are encouraged to keep up to date with recovery developments via the new Marlborough Recovery Update launched today.
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Marlborough Recovery Update - community meeting
Media ReleasesThe Marlborough Recovery team will host an informative community online webinar on Friday 16 September between 4.00 pm and 5.00 pm.
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Marlborough’s economic growth outpaces national average
Media ReleasesEconomic growth in Marlborough for the year to June 2022 outpaced the national average according to the latest quarterly economic data released by Infometrics.
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Mayor delivers Council’s three waters submission to Select Committee
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett recently presented his oral submission to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Water Services Entities Bill on behalf of Marlborough District Council.
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Consultation opens on Picton’s London Quay
Media ReleasesPlans for the proposed development of Picton’s London Quay are on display now and Council wants your feedback.
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New sewer main for Murphys Road
Media ReleasesThe second stage in a series of upgrades to infrastructure services in Murphys Road is about to get underway with the laying of a new pressurised sewer main.
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Council rubbish bag concerns
Media ReleasesOver the past four weeks Council has received feedback from Marlborough residents about the quality of its refuse bags.
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Senior housing development site blessed
Media ReleasesA site blessing of Council’s new senior housing development in George Street was celebrated this morning.
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Locals urged to support Te Tauihu Rāhui
Media ReleasesMarlburians are urged to take note of the rāhui across the entire northern coastline of Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui that was put in place by Te Tauihu iwi following the recent flooding event.
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Prime Minister visits Marlborough
Media ReleasesPrime Minister Jacinda Arden visited Marlborough on Thursday 1 September to see first-hand the damage to our region following the recent weather event.
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Gascoigne Street closed for sewer main upgrade works
Media ReleasesAn upgrade of the sewer main in Gascoigne Street will mean road closures in the area from Monday 5 September.
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Community Awards - nominations open
Media ReleasesThere are some amazing groups doing great things in the Marlborough community.
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Inaugural inter-agency recovery meeting
Media ReleasesInaugural inter-agency meeting as Marlborough transitions to recovery.