All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Council eyes rates freeze in light of COVID-19
Media ReleasesThis morning's Planning, Finance and Community (PFC) Committee discussed a range of agenda items, including Council's response to the threat of COVID-19.
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Marlborough District Council responds to COVID-19
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has taken a close look at its services and operations to ensure they are ready in case the coronavirus develops in the Marlborough community.
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COVID-19 - Events at Council’s parks and reserves
Media ReleasesAlthough many Marlborough events have sadly had to be cancelled, some smaller events will continue to be held at Council's parks and reserves.
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Elevated E coli levels found in the Taylor River
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council's weekly monitoring of coastal and river swimming sites around the region has found unusually high E. coli concentrations in one part of the Taylor River.
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Aerial LiDAR survey takes off over Marlborough
Media ReleasesAerial surveying is getting underway in Marlborough using the latest LiDAR (Light Detecting and Ranging) technology to collect geographic data, used to create detailed 3D maps and landscape models.
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Lansdowne Park to get new No. 1 pitch
Media ReleasesCouncillors agreed at yesterday's Assets and Services Committee to bring forward $700k in funding to refurbish the Lansdowne Park No.1 sports field in Blenheim.
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Council trials glyphosate alternative
Media ReleasesCouncil, in conjunction with Nelmac Marlborough Ltd, is set to begin trialling a new organic alternative to glyphosate in its maintenance of central Blenheim's street plots and gardens.
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Tracked changes PMEP goes live
Media ReleasesThe tracked changes version of the PMEP is now available on the Council website.
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Marlborough Pandemic Group meeting
Media ReleasesA meeting was held this morning to discuss the risks of covid-19 coronavirus to the Marlborough region.
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Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan appeal period
Media ReleasesThe Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (PMEP) decisions were released last Friday, 21 February.
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Wither Hills tracks closed due to fire danger
Media ReleasesMap showing areas of closure of the Wither Hills Farm Park.
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Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan decisions released
Media ReleasesThe Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan decision document was released during a special ceremony at Omaka Marae this morning.
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Look out for toxic algae in rivers and streams
Media ReleasesToxic algae is starting to show up in some of Marlborough's streams and rivers.
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Renwick residents urged to conserve water
Media ReleasesRenwick residents are being strongly encouraged to conserve water.
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Renwick recycling part of wider waste management discussions
Media ReleasesRenwick's recycling options will be discussed at the next Assets and Services Committee meeting on 30 January.
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East Coast Protection Bylaw Process Underway
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council is beginning the process to consult the public on a bylaw protecting the coastline around Cape Campbell, between the Waima/Ure and Awatere river mouths.
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Emergency Wairau River bank repairs
Media ReleasesEmergency works are underway on the Wairau River near Wratts Road in Blenheim after recent rainfall swelled the river, causing erosion to its southern bank.
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Removal of Foxs Island recycling service
Media ReleasesThe rural community recycling container at Foxs Island in Renwick will be removed tomorrow, Thursday 19 December 2019 at 5.00 pm, following a spate of persistent illegal rubbish dumping.
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Council services over Christmas and New Year
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council's Blenheim office is closed from 12.00 noon on Tuesday 24 December and reopens at 8.00 am on Monday 6 January 2020.
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Mayor welcomes Government support for Te Hoiere/Pelorus
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett today welcomed an announcement by Conservation Minister Hon Eugenie Sage at Te Hora marae in Canvastown.
