All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Kerbside recycling under pressure as staff shortage bites
Media ReleasesCouncil waste contractors are experiencing intermittent staff shortages which can impact on the kerbside rubbish and recycling collection service, Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says.
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BBC Earth highlights conservation efforts at the Top of the South
Media ReleasesConservation partnerships in the Marlborough Sounds are hitting the international stage today with BBC Earth releasing a 12-minute video highlighting how nature can help to solve the climate crisis.
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Watch out for wheelie bin letter
Media ReleasesMost Marlborough property owners will receive a letter from Council in the next few days asking which wheelie bin size they would like to use when the new service rolls out on 1 July 2024.
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Mahi mō te Taiao / Working for Nature grants open on Saturday
Media ReleasesThe 2023/24 Mahi mō te Taiao / Working for Nature grant scheme will open for online applications on 1 April 2023.
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Council calls for feedback on future of Wither Hills Farm Park
Media ReleasesCouncil wants your feedback on the future management of the Wither Hills Farm Park.
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Work to upgrade Nelson Street (SH6) watermain begins soon
Media ReleasesWork to upgrade a watermain on Nelson Street, part of State Highway 6, is set to begin during the first week of April.
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Making Marlborough feel like home
Media ReleasesWelcoming newcomers and making them feel at home is the aim of a new programme being rolled out locally.
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Speed restriction in Waikawa Bay extended
Media ReleasesThe five knot speed limit area in Waikawa Bay has been extended in an effort to improve the safety of everyone on the water
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Marlborough community events contractors announced
Media ReleasesContracts to deliver some of the region’s popular, long-standing events have been awarded to a local provider.
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Taylor River weedcutting to begin on 1 May
Media ReleasesA number of environmental factors have combined which mean Blenheim residents may have to put up with a flooded boardwalk in the downtown amphitheatre area for a bit longer.
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Residents and businesses asked to conserve water in Picton today
Media ReleasesYesterday one of the two supplies providing water to Picton - the pipe from Barnes Dam to Essons Valley treatment plant - was damaged by a possible slip.
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Council agrees Annual Plan 2023-24 Budget
Media ReleasesCouncillors unanimously agreed the Annual Plan 2023-24 Budget proposal yesterday.
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Council gives green light for East Coast Beach Vehicle bylaw
Media ReleasesCouncil voted today to adopt the East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw.
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Council gives Government its view on Three Waters
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has reminded the Government its Three Waters four mega entity is not seen as an acceptable solution.
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Marlborough Mayor launches funds for Gisborne and Napier
Media ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor is asking Marlborough locals to dig deep to help Gisborne and Napier to get back on their feet.
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Airport congestion causes delays
Media ReleasesTravellers using Marlborough Airport are urged to allow extra time to park and check-in to ensure they don’t miss their flights.
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High level of feedback on Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study
Media ReleasesThe first phase of public consultation on the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study concluded this week. The study is investigating sustainable future access in and out of the Marlborough Sounds.
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Picton sewer work resumes next week
Media ReleasesWork is continuing on upgrades to Picton’s earthquake damaged sewer pipes.
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Marlborough sends emergency responders north
Media ReleasesSenior Adviser for Community Resilience Dave Parsons is leading a team of six to help with the cyclone emergency response in Auckland.
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Marlborough Heritage Trust to be wound up
Media ReleasesThe Marlborough Heritage Trust is to be wound up and Marlborough District Council will take over its operations.
