All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Roll-out of Pay by Plate to Picton and rest of Blenheim
Media ReleasesFollowing hot on the heels of the new Pay by Plate parking in Blenheim's CBD, Council's Assets and Services Committee recently agreed.
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Crinoline Bridge closed next week
Media ReleasesThe Crinoline footbridge near The Quays-Riverside Park is closing from Monday 9 September for repairs.
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Funding approved for local projects
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council's Assets and Services Committee has approved just over $2.5 million for local projects.
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Seddon boil water notice lifted
Media ReleasesThe people of Seddon can finally celebrate - from today they have safe drinking water from the tap.
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Airport emergency response exercise
Media ReleasesPlease note there is an airport emergency response exercise this Monday evening, 26 August from 7pm at Marlborough Airport. It is run by airport staff, NZDF Rescue Fire and other emergency services.
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Marlborough’s economic growth continues
Media ReleasesMarlborough's economy grew a healthy 2.1% in the 12 months to June 2019, slightly below the national average of 2.5%, Infometrics says in its latest quarterly economic update.
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Have your say on local road speed limits
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council is reviewing speed limits on all local roads across the region and Marlburians are encouraged to have their say.
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Waste funding welcomed
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has been awarded $320,000 in funding from the 2018 Waste Minimisation Fund to progress two new projects to tackle the region's waste.
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Grigg Drive Track provides greater access to Wither Hills
Media ReleasesA new track providing better walking access to the Wither Hills Farm Park will be officially opened on Wednesday 14 August.
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Council releases 2019 Pre-Election Report
Media ReleasesLike all local authority Chief Executives, Marlborough District Council's Chief Executive is required to produce a pre-election report.
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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.
