All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Mayor Nadine Taylor announces new Council line up
Media ReleasesNew Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has appointed Blenheim Councillor David Croad as her Deputy Mayor.
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Mayor welcomes flights between Blenheim and Nelson
Media ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the news that Originair is to fly morning and evening return air services between Nelson and Blenheim.
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Roads re-open in time for long weekend and cruise ship season
Media ReleasesQueen Charlotte Drive, from Picton to Havelock will reopen to the public from 5.00 pm tomorrow.
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Marlborough District Council election results
Media ReleasesNadine Taylor has been elected as the new Mayor of Marlborough based on voters’ return of about 90 per cent.
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Drop your voting papers into Council
Media ReleasesVoting in this year’s local government election closes at 12 noon this Saturday 8 October.
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Over 200kms of road reopened throughout Marlborough
Media ReleasesOver 200km of road throughout Marlborough has reopened for public access this week after being severely damaged during recent storm events.
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Make your vote count
Media ReleasesVoting in this year’s local government election closes at 12 noon this Saturday 8 October - so make sure you drop your envelope off at Council’s reception in time to make your vote count.
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Heavy rain warning for Marlborough tomorrow until Thursday
Media ReleasesHeavy rain is expected for the Marlborough Sounds, Bryant and Richmond ranges, including the Rai Valley from 1.00 pm tomorrow, Tuesday 16 August, until 9.00 pm Thursday 18 August.
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Pulling the pin on plastic
Media ReleasesCouncil has welcomed new rules banning certain plastic products.
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Oil spill response mitigates damage
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Harbours team put their training to the test at the weekend as they responded to an oil spill in Havelock Marina.
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Marlborough’s local recovery transition period extended
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett today extended the local transition period from the region’s state of emergency caused by the August 2022 storm event for a further 28 days.
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Feedback wanted on new freedom camping sites
Media ReleasesCouncil is calling for further submissions on eight new freedom camping sites and areas across Marlborough.
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Ticketless car parking at Marlborough Airport
Media ReleasesMarlborough Airport has introduced a new licence plate recognition system so people parking at the airport no longer need to use paper tickets to pay as they leave.
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Section of Queen Charlotte Drive to reopen tomorrow
Media ReleasesQueen Charlotte Drive, between Havelock and the Grove Jetty, will reopen from 9.00 am tomorrow, Thursday 22 September 2022, however the vehicle length restriction of 12.6m will still apply.
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Marlborough’s recovery mahi about ‘people helping people’
Media ReleasesThe mantra ‘help thy neighbour’ is strong within Marlborough’s rural communities following the August weather event.
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Heavy rain warning for Marlborough tomorrow
Media ReleasesHeavy rain and strong winds are expected for Marlborough tomorrow morning from 3am until 3pm, Tuesday 12 July.
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Marlborough Recovery Update launched today
Media ReleasesCommunities impacted by the August weather event in Marlborough are encouraged to keep up to date with recovery developments via the new Marlborough Recovery Update launched today.
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Marlborough Recovery Update - community meeting
Media ReleasesThe Marlborough Recovery team will host an informative community online webinar on Friday 16 September between 4.00 pm and 5.00 pm.
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Marlborough’s economic growth outpaces national average
Media ReleasesEconomic growth in Marlborough for the year to June 2022 outpaced the national average according to the latest quarterly economic data released by Infometrics.
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Mayor delivers Council’s three waters submission to Select Committee
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett recently presented his oral submission to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Water Services Entities Bill on behalf of Marlborough District Council.
