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This page lists the latest Marlborough District Council official news, notices and media releases.

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Community News - Asthma Marlborough
23 May 2013
Asthma Marlborough provides services in the community along with ongoing education and support for respiratory illness sufferers.
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Environment Awards 2013
23 May 2013
The 2013 Marlborough Environment Awards ended with a series of interesting field days in clear autumn weather.
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Flower Beds in Seymour Square
23 May 2013
Our Council gardeners take a special pride in the flower beds of Seymour Square and much work goes into preparing the soil for each round of planting.
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Help available to low-income homeowners to pay their rates
23 May 2013
A rebate on household rates is available to people on a very low income who own their own homes.
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Making Picton Safer
23 May 2013
The new CCTV cameras installed around Picton by the Marlborough District Council earlier this year are proving to be a valuable aid to local police.
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Making progress in getting 'Smart and Connected'
23 May 2013
Last week the Marlborough District Council released a piece of research which shed new light on what’s happening in Marlborough.
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Marlborough Soil Science Information
23 May 2013
Council holds vital soil science information on Marlborough.
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Positive Ageing - Communicating with Council
23 May 2013
There are many channels open to older members of the community who want to communicate with the Marlborough District Council.
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The Voice of Youth in Marlborough
23 May 2013
The Marlborough Youth Council provides a channel to the Marlborough District Council for the young people of this region.
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Easy Parking at Airport Car Park
20 May 2013
The new pay as you exit parking system at Marlborough Airport will be implemented during the week beginning 20 May.
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Community News Strengthening - Families
16 May 2013
Strengthening Families provides co-ordinated support to families/whanau with children under 17, who are working with two or more agencies.
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eBooks At Our Library
16 May 2013
Marlborough District Libraries have joined a consortium offering e-books and e-audio books to library users.
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Local Alcohol Policy
16 May 2013
The introduction of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 allows Council to develop a Local Alcohol Policy.
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Positive Ageing - Avoiding Isolation
16 May 2013
As the months get colder, it can be hard to find the incentive to get out of the house yet staying in touch with others is important for wellbeing.
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Protect Our Air Quality - Burn Only Dry Firewood
16 May 2013
Air pollution can be minimised by maintaining bright hot fires, not smoking chimneys.
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Street Clean-Up Project Stratford Street
16 May 2013
Marlborough District Council and the Police thank all individuals and organisations involved in the Street Intensive Project in Stratford Street.
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Ugrading Blenheim's Sewerage Infrastructure
16 May 2013
A multi-million dollar project to advance the treatment of the town’s residential and commercial wastewater is well underway.
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Youth Week - Inspiring Teens
16 May 2013
Members of the Marlborough Youth Council abseiled down the Alfred Street parking building to celebrate Youth Week.
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A Plan for Picton Foreshore
09 May 2013
Council is planning to develop a management plan to guide any future development of Picton’s foreshore reserve.
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Community News - Red Cross
09 May 2013
Red Cross Marlborough provide a range of services.
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Positive Ageing - Get repairs done before winter
09 May 2013
Doing repairs and maintenance around the house can be overwhelming for elderly people.
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Taylor River Floodway Reserve Draft Management Plan
09 May 2013
Submissions are open on the Taylor River Floodway Reserve Draft Management Plan and close on Friday 7 June.
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Winter Driving
09 May 2013
Take your time when driving in winter.
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Community News - Marlborough Community Hospice Shop
02 May 2013
Marlborough Community Hospice Shop (Déjà vu) operates Monday to Saturday selling good quality secondhand clothing, furniture and bric-a-brac.
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Different Sources Of Our Town Waterways
02 May 2013
After heavy rain like we had last week, not all of the streams in Blenheim and the Wairau Plain are turbid.
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Driving Innovation In Marlborough
02 May 2013
A food and beverage cluster will be developed in Marlborough to link our primary producers with the scientists who can advance those products.
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Marlborough Promoted with Lonely Planet Author
02 May 2013
This year Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman joined Destination Marlborough at TRENZ to promote our region to Lonely Planet author Errol Hunt.
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Middle Renwick Road Redesign
02 May 2013
Marlborough Roads has completed the design work for planned changes to traffic flow along Middle Renwick Road.
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Positive Ageing - Volunteering
02 May 2013
Have you ever thought about volunteering? There are currently volunteer roles in Marlborough available now.
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Surfaces to Ensure Soft Landings
02 May 2013
One of the items in the draft Annual Plan 2013-14 is to meet the cost of upgrading the safety surfaces in playgrounds around Marlborough.
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