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Calling Marlborough’s creative community
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAre you involved in a creative community project and need funding?
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Applications open soon for Arts and Heritage Partnership Grants
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA new fund dedicated to arts and heritage is open for applications from Monday 24 August.
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Blenheim town centre still open for business
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesBusinesses in Blenheim’s town centre remain open and ready to welcome customers while the Market Street Revamp continues.
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Council updates extreme rainfall data
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil has received the latest update to the High Intensity Rainfall Design System (HIRDS), providing the region with its most accurate and up-to-date information on extreme rainfall events.
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Groundwater study highlights future climate impacts
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council has received a significant new scientific assessment examining how climate change and sea level rise could affect groundwater systems across the Lower Wairau Plain.
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Photography pop up latest Space Create initiative
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAn exhibition highlighting Blenheim photographer Anthony Phelps’ recent work opens today, part of Council’s Space Create initiative.
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Nominations open for Marlborough Civic Honours Awards
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesIn every community there are those who go the extra mile in the interests of community service.
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Edwin Fox is a gold standard visitor experience
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe Edwin Fox Maritime Museum has attained the highest level possible in New Zealand’s official tourism quality assurance programme.
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Bringing student art into Blenheim’s town centre
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe artistic talent of Marlborough’s young people will be on show in Blenheim from Saturday August 15.
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Rain damage closes farm park access
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe eastern access to Wither Hills Farm Park, via Cobb Cottage Road, has been temporarily closed.
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Words left unsaid inspire talking walls project
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesIs there something you wish you had said to your younger self or to a loved one?
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Council backs Marlborough-Kaikōura Head Start proposal
Simplifying local govermentMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Councillors today voted unanimously to submit a joint proposal with Kaikōura District Council.
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Preparing for Blenheim wastewater pipe relining
Marlborough MattersPublic NoticesMedia ReleasesA Council project to improve the condition and performance of existing wastewater infrastructure around Blenheim gets underway next week.
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Council approves next step in exploring Marlborough-Kaikōura proposal
Simplifying local govermentMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMDC agreed today to develop a joint Head Start outline proposal document with Kaikōura District Council, to inform its final decision on whether or not to submit it to the Government.
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Market Street Revamp rolls into Stage 2
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWork on the Market Street Revamp in Blenheim’s town centre is progressing well with Stage 2 set to begin on Monday 10 August.
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Sounds communities’ chance to meet roading contractors
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Roads is running drop-in sessions in August in the Marlborough Sounds for communities to meet their new maintenance contractors.
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Investment pays off for recreational water health
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWaste and stormwater upgrades in Picton and Waikawa have improved recreational water quality in the area.
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New purpose for Market Street pavers
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesIf you fancy featuring a piece of Blenheim’s history in your next home DIY project, the Dump Shop has the perfect deal for you!
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Board appointed to lead Marlborough's new water services organisation
Marlborough Waters LimitedMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council has appointed the inaugural board of Marlborough Waters Limited.
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Marlborough Libraries go fine free
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Infrastructure and Community Facilities Committee has decided to remove overdue fees on adult literacy resources.
