All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Marlborough Mayor welcomes new drinking water regulator
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the Government decision to establish a new drinking water regulator which is tasked to ensure local communities have access to safe, clean drinking water.
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First stage of Caseys Creek project completed
Media ReleasesThe first phase of work on future-proofing Caseys Creek, which runs alongside Old Renwick Road, is now complete.
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All systems go on Renwick reservoir
Media ReleasesWork on Renwick's new water reservoir is well underway with ground strengthening and stabilising almost complete.
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Snapshot of Council’s work on climate change
Media ReleasesCouncillors at today's Planning, Finance and Community Committee meeting were provided with a snapshot of Council's approach to climate change.
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Nominations open for local government elections
Media ReleasesCandidate nominations for this year's local government elections are now open and those who are keen to get involved, and help shape Marlborough's future, are encouraged to stand.
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Wheels in motion for Picton bus service trial
Media ReleasesAn 18 month bus service trial between Blenheim and Picton has been given the green light and will begin operating on Tuesday 6 August 2019.
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Council stumps up to save trees
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council's Assets and Services Committee has this afternoon agreed in principle to fund the difference required to save 70 oak trees along Dog Point Road, near Renwick.
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Marlborough wins Local Government NZ Conference 2020
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council and Destination Marlborough are very pleased to announce that the Local Government New Zealand Conference will be held in Marlborough in July 2020.
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QEII Award in Music 2019
Media ReleasesThis year's Queen Elizabeth II Music Award will be shared between four young Marlborough musicians.
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Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy
Media ReleasesA series of community conversations called Te Tauihu Talks will be held across Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman throughout July and August.
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Study on Picton’s air quality set to begin
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council, in conjunction with NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) is set to begin a year-long study into Picton's air quality.
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Marlborough congratulates Craig Harper
Media ReleasesMayor John Leggett has congratulated Blenheim local Craig Harper on his achievement, cycling across 12 US states, covering 4,828km, in 10 days.
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Community Awards recognise Marlborough volunteers
Media ReleasesMarlborough's inaugural Volunteer Community Awards were held in Council Chambers last night, coinciding with National Volunteer Week.
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Changes to Blenheim’s bus timetable from Monday 1 July
Media ReleasesChanges to Blenheim's bus timetable will come into force on Monday 1 July 2019 in an effort to ensure the service runs on time.
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Council brings consistency and cost savings to CBD parking
Media ReleasesCouncil's Assets and Services Committee today agreed, subject to full Council approval, to a trio of changes relating to parking in central Blenheim.
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Council decisions on Annual Plan
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has confirmed its funding priorities for the 2019-2020 Annual Plan, after considering 118 submissions from the public.
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Have your say on Council services
Media ReleasesEach year Marlborough District Council surveys residents to find out their level of satisfaction with its services. The 2019 survey begins this Monday and will continue until late July.
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Picton Library and Service Centre takes out architecture award
Media ReleasesPicton's Library and Service Centre - Waitohi Whare Mātauranga, has taken out top honours at this year's Top of the South New Zealand Institute of Architects Incorporated (NZAI) Awards.
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AA Positive rating for Council’s financial management
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council's strong financial management has been confirmed by rating agency S&P Global Ratings, with Council retaining its AA Positive long term credit rating.
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Earthquake strengthening at Stadium 2000 done and dusted
Media ReleasesWork to upgrade Blenheim's Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 is now complete, with the facility back up and running at full capacity.
