All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Shellfish Biotoxin Warning
Harbour NoticesPublic NoticesNewsNew Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from Queen Charlotte Sound due to a high paralytic shellfish toxin (PSP) risk.
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Youth Council sworn in
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-one young Marlburians have been sworn on to Marlborough’s 2024 Youth Council.
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Agencies working together to reopen Picton roads
Marlborough MattersNewsGetting the roads reopened and traffic flowing smoothly is a matter of urgency for the community, iReX Programme Director David Warburton said.
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Locals gather to hear creativity message
Marlborough MattersNewsAn early start did not dampen the enthusiasm of more than 100 people from a wide variety of Marlborough’s creative sectors at a recent breakfast gathering in Blenheim.
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Civil Defence long service awards presented
Marlborough MattersNewsTwo hard working members of Marlborough’s Emergency Management Team have been presented with long service awards.
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Free soil health workshops in May
Marlborough MattersNewsIn partnership with NZ Landcare Trust, Te Hoiere farmers are invited to two interactive sessions in Kaituna and Rai Valley exploring soil health by visual assessments.
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Seymour Square flower giveaway
Marlborough MattersPublic NoticesNewsBlenheim locals are invited to take some colour home when Council gardeners pull out the annuals in Seymour Square next Monday.
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Two weeks to have your say on LTP
Marlborough MattersPublic NoticesNewsMarlburians have a fortnight to have their say on Council’s planned expenditure over the next 10 years. Submissions to the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 close at 5pm on 13 May.
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Marlborough to host first all-electric flights
Marlborough MattersNewsAir New Zealand’s recent announcement that it has selected Marlborough and Wellington airports for its first all-electric aircraft flights continues our region’s proud aviation tradition.
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Online Services Maintenance
NewsMany of our online services will be down for maintenance from 5.00 pm Friday 19 April until the evening of Sunday 21 April.
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Mission Next Gen Aircraft: Air New Zealand announces airport selection
Marlborough MattersNewsAir New Zealand has today announced that it has selected Wellington and Marlborough Airports as the ports for its first all-electric aircraft.
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Wairau River Bridge works planned
Marlborough MattersNewsStop/go works are also planned for the Wairau River bridge on SH6 on Sunday 21 April between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm.
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Irish ambassador visit
Marlborough MattersNewsMayor Nadine Taylor met with Irish Ambassador Jane Connelly recently.
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New citizens welcomed
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-five people from 10 countries have been officially welcomed to Marlborough.
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Expect night works at Picton Elevation
Marlborough MattersNewsIf you’re travelling between Picton and Blenheim, make sure you plan ahead for stop/go traffic management at the Picton Elevation from 15 April between 6pm and 6am (Monday to Saturday).
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Lest we forget
Marlborough MattersNewsAs crosses are placed in the soil at Seymour Square, we will remember Marlborough’s fallen soldiers.
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Taylor River volunteers help relocate fish
Marlborough MattersNewsAs expected after the heavy rain last Friday, a large amount of weed moved down the Taylor River, with some getting lodged at the Beaver Road and High Street bridges.
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Evacuation avoided for Spring Creek community
Marlborough MattersNewsThere was relief for the Spring Creek community last Friday when Marlborough Civil and Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) lifted the evacuation advisory for part of the township.
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Havelock memorials get some TLC
Marlborough MattersNewsTwo memorials by Havelock Town Hall have undergone repair work to preserve them into the future.
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Wairau River toxic algae warning
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil is warning the public to watch out for toxic algae in the Wairau River.