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Media Update #1 - Aratere Grounding
Aratere GroundingNewsMedia ReleasesMarlborough’s Harbourmaster has confirmed that the Aratere, currently aground in Picton Harbour, will not be refloated yet.
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Finance Minister visits Picton
Marlborough MattersNewsMayor 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.
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Wheelie bins – the countdown is on
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsNewsAlmost all households within Marlborough’s new kerbside collection zone should have their wheelie bins, ready for the new service starting on 1 July.
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Council considers Long Term Plan submissions
Marlborough MattersNewsMore than 100 submitters presented to Council during four days of hearings for the draft 2024 - 34 Long Term Plan (LTP) last week.
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Whale Trail helps restore local taonga
Marlborough MattersNewsPlanting 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.
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Successful cruise season concludes
Marlborough MattersNewsPort Marlborough has wrapped up an exceptional cruise season, setting new records and receiving high praise from visitors.
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Have you got your wheelie bin?
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsNewsNearly 33,000 wheelie bins have been delivered to Marlborough households as part of the new expanded kerbside service.
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Demolition of Picton ferry terminal set for June
Marlborough MattersNewsThe landscape of Picton's port waterfront is about to change, with the demolition of the Picton ferry terminal, scheduled to start in mid-June.
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Marlborough Museum on winter hours
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Museum will be operating on reduced hours from 3 June until the end of August.
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Queen Charlotte Drive repairs update
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Roads recovery works on Queen Charlotte Drive are progressing with six sites already completed and another six under construction.
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String quartet draws a crowd
Marlborough MattersNewsAround 140 people enjoyed seeing the New Zealand String Quartet at Te Kahu o Waipuna last weekend.
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Blenheim pianist recipient of Queen Elizabeth II Music Award 2024
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesSixteen-year-old Sophia Jones from Blenheim is the recipient of this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Music Award.
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Call for Sister City Sub-Committee nominations
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil is calling for nominations for community representatives on its Sister City Sub-Committee.
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Spring Creek community meeting
Marlborough MattersNewsEighty 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.
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Last chance to have your say on LTP and RLTP
Marlborough MattersNewsSubmissions to the Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034 close at 5pm on Monday 13 May.
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Seagrass critical to estuary health
Marlborough MattersNewsSeagrass 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.
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Glamorous gowns on show
Marlborough MattersNewsSome fantastic frocks from the Marlborough Museum’s large textile collection are on show this weekend as part of Blenheim’s Nativity Church Glamorous Gowns fundraiser.
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Keeping wallabies out of Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Senior Biosecurity Officer Liam Falconer recently attended a training event in South Canterbury.
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National study seeks to arrest Wairau aquifer decline
Marlborough MattersNewsRecent rain has replenished river flows and soil moisture and eased water restrictions across Marlborough but the long-term decline in Wairau aquifer levels continues.
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Rainbow Run radiates colour
Marlborough MattersNewsThe Freshchoice Picton Rainbow Run brought a dash of colour to the town for the day recently.
