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Applications for rates rebate scheme open 1 August
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesApplications for the rates rebate scheme for the 2025/26 rates year with new eligibility rules open on 1 August 2025.
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Council considering temporary UV solutions for Havelock water supply
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council is actively considering temporary ultraviolet (UV) treatment systems for Havelock.
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Sounds Air announcement “disappointing” for Marlborough
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor says today’s announcement that Sounds Air is ending its Blenheim to Christchurch services from the end of September is a sad day for the province.
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Rain events create record groundwater levels
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesHigh groundwater tables are affecting many lower lying areas of the Wairau Plain as a result of recent weather events.
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Boil water advisory issued for Havelock
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council has issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses using the town water supply in Havelock.
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Emergency management response teams on standby
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesWith an Orange Heavy Rain Warning in place for Marlborough north west of the Awatere Valley, residents are urged to prepare for more rain tomorrow from 9am until 1am Saturday.
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Marlborough Emergency Management says ‘be prepared’ for more rain
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWith another spell of rain on the way on Friday, Marlborough residents are advised to ‘be ready, be prepared’.
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Council publishes 2025 Pre Election Report
Elections 2025Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council has published its 2025 Pre Election Report to provide information for voters and potential candidates about Council’s finances, major projects and key challenges.
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Northbank Road access for residents
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesScheduled openings for residents affected by a large slip 2km from the start of the Northbank Road will continue this week.
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Council votes to establish new water services organisation
Local Water Done WellMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Councillors today approved the establishment of a new water services organisation (WSO) to deliver drinking, wastewater and stormwater services to the people of Marlborough.
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Marlborough region transitions to recovery
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has given notice that Marlborough will begin a local transition period due to the district-wide impacts from severe weather in the region over the past week.
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Northbank Road access times confirmed
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesNorthbank and Onamulutu residents can use a temporary bypass to get around the slip on Northbank Road at the following times only:
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Candidate nominations open today
Elections 2025Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesNominations open today for candidates who wish to stand for Marlborough District Council in this year’s local government elections.
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Change to Marlborough Library opening hours
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Library at Te Kahu o Waipuna in Blenheim will change its opening hours
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Weather watch continues but rainfall lower than expected
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesWith rainfall lower than forecast, the Marlborough region appears to have escaped any major storm related impacts today, which was great news for the sodden region.
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Avoid all non-essential travel today
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesPeople are advised to avoid all non-essential travel today as rain hits the Marlborough region.
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Prepare for heavy rainfall across Marlborough today
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWith a Heavy Rain Warning in place and an already saturated region, Marlborough residents are urged to prepare for heavy rain today with potential impacts for some communities.
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Expect surface flooding tomorrow
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMedia ReleasesBlenheim residents are warned to expect surface flooding on properties with tomorrow’s predicted rainfall and urged to prepare.
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Work begins on Picton’s London Quay next week
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA project to revitalise Picton’s much-loved waterfront strip, London Quay, will begin on Monday 7 July.
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Northbank Road open to light vehicles, closed tonight and tomorrow
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMedia ReleasesNorthbank Road open today to light vehicles (no trucks).The road will be closed from 6pm tonight until it is deemed safe to reopen, possibly on Friday.
