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Media Update #4 - Aratere Grounding

Media Update #3 - Aratere Grounding

​The Aratere has been successfully refloated.

Media Update #2 - Aratere Grounding

​Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has announced that an attempt to refloat the Arater will be made this evening around 9.00 pm, at high tide.

Media Update #1 - Aratere Grounding

Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has confirmed that the Aratere, currently aground in Picton Harbour, will not be refloated yet.

Finance Minister visits Picton

Mayor Nadine Taylor recently joined Port Marlborough CEO Rhys Welbourn and Council CEO Mark Wheeler to welcome Minister of Finance Nicola Willis and MP Stuart Smith.

Wheelie bins – the countdown is on

Almost all households within Marlborough’s new kerbside collection zone should have their wheelie bins, ready for the new service starting on 1 July.

Council considers Long Term Plan submissions

More than 100 submitters presented to Council during four days of hearings for the draft 2024 - 34 Long Term Plan (LTP) last week.

Whale Trail helps restore local taonga

Planting 1000 native trees, shrubs and grasses at the Blue Hole in Koromiko was a wonderful opportunity for all those connected with the Whale Trail to help restore a local taonga.

Successful cruise season concludes

Port Marlborough has wrapped up an exceptional cruise season, setting new records and receiving high praise from visitors.

Have you got your wheelie bin?

Nearly 33,000 wheelie bins have been delivered to Marlborough households as part of the new expanded kerbside service.

Demolition of Picton ferry terminal set for June

The landscape of Picton's port waterfront is about to change, with the demolition of the Picton ferry terminal, scheduled to start in mid-June.

Marlborough Museum on winter hours

Marlborough Museum will be operating on reduced hours from 3 June until the end of August.

Queen Charlotte Drive repairs update

Marlborough Roads recovery works on Queen Charlotte Drive are progressing with six sites already completed and another six under construction.

String quartet draws a crowd

Around 140 people enjoyed seeing the New Zealand String Quartet at Te Kahu o Waipuna last weekend.

Get ready to register your dog

It’s that time of year again when your four-legged friend needs to be registered.

Blenheim pianist recipient of Queen Elizabeth II Music Award 2024

Sixteen-year-old Sophia Jones from Blenheim is the recipient of this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Music Award.

Call for Sister City Sub-Committee nominations

Council is calling for nominations for community representatives on its Sister City Sub-Committee.

Spring Creek community meeting

Eighty locals turned out last week to hear from the Council’s Rivers and Drainage Engineering Manager Andy White, who outlined his team’s plans to increase flood protection in the Spring Creek area.

Last chance to have your say on LTP and RLTP

Submissions to the Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034 close at 5pm on Monday 13 May.

Seagrass critical to estuary health

Seagrass is a positive indicator of a healthy estuary and the Marlborough Sounds has many productive intertidal areas, where seagrass beds of varying health and extent can be found.