Media Releases
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Marlborough Does the Mahi
Media ReleasesIf a region could be measured by the compassion of its residents, Marlborough would be off the scale, says Marlborough Mayor John Leggett.
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Park closures due to recent storm
Media ReleasesLast weekend's significant weather event combined with ongoing rain this week has left its mark on Marlborough's sports parks.
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State of Local Emergency extended in Marlborough
Media ReleasesThe state of local emergency has been extended until 12.20 pm on Saturday 31 July in Marlborough.
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New Grovetown Lagoon management plan will strengthen the mahi
Media ReleasesNot everyone knows but Marlborough has a special taonga.
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Stop Banks Off Limits to Vehicles - Selmes Road to SH1
Media ReleasesMarlborough's stopbank system and river reserves from Selmes Road to State Highway 1 (SH1), and covering all roads in between, are now off limits for vehicles.
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Mayoral Relief Fund to assist regional storm recovery
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to assist the region in its storm recovery effort following the weekend's event.
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Marlborough Weather Event Update 22 July
Media ReleasesMarlborough's recovery effort is continuing with agencies and contractors working hard to connect communities still isolated.
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Marlborough Weather Event Update 21 July
Media ReleasesThe team at Marlborough's Emergency Operations Centre is keeping an eye on a small, fast moving weather system expected to bring rain to Marlborough this evening.
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Bailey bridge to be installed at Waihopai Valley Road
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has confirmed that a temporary Bailey bridge will be installed at Waihopai Māori Ford, until a new bridge can be built.
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Marlborough weather event update 20 July
Media ReleasesMarlborough's recovery from the weekend's storm continues.
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Havelock sewer pipes repaired - stay out of water until it clears
Media ReleasesThe sewer pipe in Havelock along Mahakipawa Road to the oxidation ponds was damaged during the flooding.
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Marlborough weather event update 19 July 2021
Media ReleasesMarlborough's recovery from the weekend's storm is underway with the focus firmly on residents and communities.
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Queen Charlotte Drive
Media ReleasesWork is continuing along Queen Charlotte Drive to make the road passable and safe for users. Queen Charlotte Drive is closed today.
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Marlborough weather event update
Media ReleasesMany local roads are still closed or have limited access for residents and emergency services only, said Marlborough's Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor.
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SH1 to reopen from midday; all residents can return to their homes
Media ReleasesEvacuees are being reunited with vehicles stranded along SH1 between Picton and Blenheim.
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Evacuation underway for Tuamarina township
Media ReleasesAll of Tuamarina township near Blenheim has also been advised to evacuate due to a breached stop bank.
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Evacuation underway for Spring Creek township
Media ReleasesAll of Spring Creek township near Blenheim has been advised to evacuate due to an overtopping stop bank.
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SH1 Wairau River bridge is closed, further evacuations advised
Media ReleasesThe State Highway 1 bridge over the Wairau River has just been closed. The river is running very high, just under the structure.
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Emergency declared in Marlborough
Media ReleasesA state of local emergency was declared at 12.20 pm today by Marlborough's Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor.
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Renwick Lower Terrace residents advised to evacuate
Media ReleasesResidents of the Lower Terrace in Renwick are being advised to evacuate their properties and stay with family or friends for the next 24 hours.