News
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Why your dog should be microchipped
Marlborough MattersNewsDid you know some dogs have to be microchipped?
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Wairau River flood damage repairs ramp up
Marlborough MattersNewsThree areas of stop bank repair work on the Wairau River, relating to 2021 flood damage, are underway.
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Councillor Arbuckle farewelled
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncillor Jamie Arbuckle, who served as a Marlborough District Councillor from 2010, has resigned to focus on his role as a New Zealand First MP in Parliament.
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New citizens welcomed to Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-five people from fifteen different countries recently become Marlborough citizens.
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Making cycle safety more visible
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Multi Modal Advisor Charlotte Campbell-Lamerton ran a competition this winter for local cyclists to win a maintenance stand for their bikes.
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Students work to control oxygen weed with harakeke
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Girls’ College students teamed up with Council staff recently to collaborate on a trial to control oxygen weed.
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Cruise season starts in Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsThe first cruise ship of summer marked the beginning of a strong season for cruise tourism in Marlborough.
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Council team has gardens in great shape
Marlborough MattersNewsWith Garden Marlborough happening this weekend, spare a thought for Council’s garden team who work tirelessly to ensure our parks look amazing for the event.
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Shelly Beach reserve improvements
Marlborough MattersNewsPicton’s Shelly Beach foreshore is looking smart and ready for summer thanks to recent work carried out by Council.
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National water reform work ramps up
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesWork is underway on one of the most significant reforms faced by councils around New Zealand in recent times – Central Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation.
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Rabbit cull successful
Marlborough MattersNewsA night count of rabbits on the Taylor River Reserve has shown a significant drop in numbers following September’s poisoning operation.
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Sniffing out Chilean needle grass
Marlborough MattersNewsA Chilean needle grass detector dog was in Marlborough recently on the hunt for the highly invasive weed.
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Weekend’s weather causes road closures
Marlborough MattersNewsLabour Weekend was a seriously wet one for Marlborough with the deluge bringing flooding and landslides
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Calling all Picton seniors
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Community Partnerships team are bringing the seniors’ expo format to Picton’s Port Marlborough Endeavour Park Pavilion
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Passion for planting natives
Marlborough MattersNewsPlanting natives on a 30 hectare Arapaoa Island block has become a passion for Toni Halliday.
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National gravel bed river project’s final findings out
Marlborough MattersNewsGroundbreaking national research on how braided rivers such as the Wairau interact with groundwater systems including the Wairau Aquifer is complete.
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Awatere Valley Road slip
Marlborough MattersNewsRecent rain and high river levels in the Awatere River have caused a large underslip on the Awatere Valley Road.
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Elmslie Bay jetty replacement needs government funding
Marlborough MattersNewsThe future of a critical link between French Pass and Rangitoto ki te Tonga / D’Urville Island was discussed at last week’s Assets and Services Committee meeting
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Welcoming new citizens
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-five candidates from eleven countries are now Marlborough citizens.
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Proposed new annual and long term planning process
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council is changing the way it develops its annual and long term plans in an effort to streamline the process.
