Media Releases
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Maximum vessel lengths for Tory Channel established
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesFor the safety of vessels, their crew and cargo, the Marlborough Harbourmaster has issued a direction that sets a maximum length for any new vessels looking to use the Tory Channel/Kura Te Au.
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Long Term Plan proposal agreed
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesPeople will soon have the opportunity to have their say on Council’s planned expenditure in its ten year plan.
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Wheelie bins are here
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsMedia ReleasesNew wheelie bins – which replace plastic rubbish bags – are being wheeled out in Marlborough.
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Council proposes draft Long Term Plan budget
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe Long Term Plan 2024/2034 will go out for public consultation from 4 April to 6 May and include public meetings and hearings; dates and locations will be confirmed.
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Kaihautū joins Council
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesJohnny Joseph has joined Council as Kaihautū, responsible for facilitating partnerships with iwi and promoting collaborative and positive engagement with Māori within the Marlborough region.
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Mayor welcomes appointees to independent ferry service advisory group
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the appointments to the Ministerial Advisory Group tasked with providing independent advice and assurance on the future of KiwiRail’s inter-island ferry service.
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Let’s Get It Sorted: Rubbish bags on borrowed time
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsMedia ReleasesWheelie bins are coming which means from 1 July 2024 Council rubbish bags will no longer be collected kerbside in Marlborough.
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Energy efficiency funding scheme suspended
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s energy efficiency and clean heating loan scheme will be suspended for any new loans from 29 February.
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National mountain bike event riding into Picton
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMountain bikers from around New Zealand will converge on Picton this Sunday 18 February for Round Four of the Mountain Bike New Zealand National Cross Country Series 2024.
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Don’t feed the gulls - BBA and Council
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe Blenheim Business Association and Marlborough District Council are leading the call to encourage people to stop feeding seagulls in the town centre.
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Checking the health of our town centres
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA spot check of the health of our town centres is the focus of Council’s ‘Marlborough Town Centre Health Check’.
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Queen Charlotte Drive closures paused
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesDue to machinery breakdown, planned daytime construction closures on Queen Charlotte Drive, near Cullen Point, Mahakipawa Hill will not be in place from today to Monday 12 February
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Airport going green - have your say
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Airport is on a sustainability journey, exploring greener options for the future.
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Council greenhouse gas emissions fall
Climate ChangeMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Climate Change Sub-committee met yesterday to receive a report on the Council’s latest emissions inventory
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World-leading technology will aid Tory Channel mariners
Media ReleasesA groundbreaking visual aid providing real-time guidance for mariners on current and tide conditions in Tory Channel/Kura te Au goes live on Marlborough District Council’s website on Monday.
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Water restrictions ease in Picton and Waikawa
Picton Water SupplyMedia ReleasesAs water restrictions ease in Picton and Waikawa, residents and visitors are still encouraged to save water and make ‘every drop count.’
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Extreme fire risk in the upper Taylor River Reserve
Media ReleasesExtreme fire risk in the upper Taylor River Reserve
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Taylor River management ‘a careful balancing act’
Media ReleasesRemoval of aquatic vegetation is underway in parts of the Taylor and Lower Opaōa rivers, with Council’s weedcutting boat busy working until the end of January.
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Disposing of batteries safely
Wheelie BinsMedia ReleasesFire risk is front of mind during summer but did you know you might be creating a fire risk by disposing of batteries in your household waste?
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Queen Charlotte Drive closures
Media ReleasesDaytime road closures are planned for Queen Charlotte Drive from 7 February for up to three weeks.
