State of the Environment Report 2016 - 2025
Te Āhua o te Taiao 2025 tells the story of Marlborough’s environment.
Every year, Marlborough District Council monitors and reports on the state of our air, freshwater, land, coast and biodiversity. This report brings together ten years of environmental monitoring and reporting, helping us understand what has changed since 2015, where progress is being made, and where challenges remain.
It provides an important baseline for future environmental monitoring and helps inform future planning, guiding investment, policy development and environmental management decisions to protect and enhance Marlborough's natural environment for future generations.
Contents
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Kupu whakataki | Introduction
About this report and Marlborough’s environment, Tangata whenua iwi, People and economy and climate change.
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Te tūāhanga | Infrastructure
Land transport, Water supply, Wastewater, Stormwater, Rural drainage and Waste and recycling.
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Te kanorau koiora | Biodiversity
Marine biodiversity, Biodiversity in freshwater and Biodiversity on land.
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Te whenua | Land
Land use, Urban environments and growth and Open spaces.
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Te wai māori | Freshwater
Surface water quantity, Groundwater quantity, River health, Recreational water quality – rivers, Lake health and Groundwater quality.
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Te ākau, te takutai me te moana | Coast
Coastal water quality, Recreational water quality – coast, Coastal discharges, Aquaculture and Maritime response.
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Ngā ia o te āhuarangi me te kounga haurehu | Climate and air
Climate trends and Air quality.
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Ngā pūmate māori | Natural hazards
Flooding, Earthquake and tsunami, Landslides and Drought and wildfires.
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Kia whai wāhi mai | Play your part
Useful links to help you play your part in improving environmental outcomes in the Marlborough region through community involvement and sustainable practices.
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Ngā tohutoro | References
References and sources of publications and information that have informed this report.
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Ngā Atua Māori
The illustrations of ngā atua Māori in this report were designed by Ruihana Smith. The atua each depicts relates to the contents of the chapter in which they appear.
Where can I see a copy of the report and updates?
Copies of the report and updates are held in several libraries around New Zealand, as well as at Council's Blenheim and Picton Customer Service Centres.