Media Releases
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20th South Island Masters Games heads to Marlborough
Media ReleasesThe South Island Masters Games and Marlborough District Council have signed an agreement that will see the 2021 and 2023 games hosted throughout the Marlborough Region.
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Marlborough leads nation in seabed mapping and coastline potential
Media ReleasesFrom aquaculture to vessel navigation and marine biodiversity, the health of the coastal ecosystem plays a central role to the quality of life in New Zealand.
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Wairau River Regional Park plan gets green light
Media ReleasesA visionary new regional park along the banks of the lower Wairau River will be the first of its kind in Marlborough.
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New funding for parks, playgrounds and sportsgrounds
Media ReleasesThe Assets and Services Committee has approved just over $3.2 million to fund local projects through its Land Subdivision Account.
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Finish line in sight for Renwick wine trail
Media ReleasesWheels are in motion and the finish line is in sight for the final stages of the Renwick wine trail, which will traverse 23.9 km of the area's vineyards and cellar doors.
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Have your say on Middle Renwick Road cycle lanes
Media ReleasesMiddle Renwick Road (State Highway 6) in Blenheim is getting much-needed cycle lanes thanks to some welcome funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
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Marlborough's Summer Feast
Media ReleasesFeast Marlborough is gearing up to co-ordinate a series of events being planned for Marlborough's usually busy summer period.
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Consultation closes on dog control bylaw review
Media ReleasesConsultation on the Marlborough District Council Dog Control Policy and Bylaw review closed on Monday 9 November and over 670 submissions have been received.
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Applications open for Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grants
Media ReleasesOnline applications are now open for Marlborough District Council's new environmental grant programme, Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao.
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Last call for waste feedback
Media ReleasesMarlborough's Waste Management and Minimisation Plan is revised every six years and is currently being updated.
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Council releases Annual Report - ‘a year like no other’
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has released its Annual Report for the financial year 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. Mayor John Leggett said it had been a year of extremes.
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Work starts on Blenheim sewer upgrade
Media ReleasesWork to upgrade the sewerage network in the north of Blenheim is underway, with construction beginning this week.
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Resident survey shows high satisfaction
Media ReleasesThe results are in and Marlborough District Council has again received a high resident satisfaction score, with 71% of residents saying they are satisfied with Council services.
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Strengthening South Marlborough business through film
Media ReleasesThe Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) Group has recommended Council provide $12,000 to fund 50% of a South Marlborough film project Maunga to Moana from its COVID-19 economic recovery funding.
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Civic Honours recognise Marlburians outstanding service
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett today announced the Marlburians receiving Civic Honours.
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Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao launching soon
Media ReleasesWork is under way for a new grant scheme, Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao.
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Community awards recognise our volunteers
Media ReleasesMarlborough's Volunteer Community Awards were held last night.
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Lakings Road trees remain
Media ReleasesCouncillors at this morning's Assets and Services Committee meeting have decided to retain three mature street trees along Lakings Road.
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Battys Road roundabout given the go ahead
Media ReleasesA new roundabout at the intersection of Battys Road and New Renwick Road has been given the go ahead by Council's Assets and Services Committee with work set to begin this month.
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First hour of parking free from today
Media ReleasesFrom today, Thursday 1 October the first hour of parking in Blenheim and Picton is free and drivers now have more flexibility on how they spend their fee-free 60 minutes.