All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Armistice Day marked
Marlborough MattersNewsArmistice Day was marked in Blenheim with a ceremony at Seymour Square, beginning with a fly past.
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Exercising for emergencies
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil staff and support agencies have participated in two emergency exercises including a major earthquake scenario and an oil spill in Picton.
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Turning trash into treasure
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough’s Re-use Shop is a treasure trove of previously loved goods saved from going to the landfill.
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Blenheim Golf Club Incorporated
Marlborough MattersNewsPublic notice for the issue of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at Parker Street Blenheim, Marlborough District to be known as Blenheim Golf Club Incorporated.
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Keep off the seagrass this summer
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesThis summer Council is diving in to highlight the importance of rimurehia/seagrass.
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Take a walk at Grovetown lagoon
Marlborough MattersNewsRestoration work continues at Grovetown Lagoon with weed spraying, native plantings and trapping pests.
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Why your dog should be microchipped
Marlborough MattersNewsDid you know some dogs have to be microchipped?
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Wairau River flood damage repairs ramp up
Marlborough MattersNewsThree areas of stop bank repair work on the Wairau River, relating to 2021 flood damage, are underway.
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Councillor Arbuckle farewelled
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncillor Jamie Arbuckle, who served as a Marlborough District Councillor from 2010, has resigned to focus on his role as a New Zealand First MP in Parliament.
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New citizens welcomed to Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-five people from fifteen different countries recently become Marlborough citizens.
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Making cycle safety more visible
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Multi Modal Advisor Charlotte Campbell-Lamerton ran a competition this winter for local cyclists to win a maintenance stand for their bikes.
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Students work to control oxygen weed with harakeke
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Girls’ College students teamed up with Council staff recently to collaborate on a trial to control oxygen weed.
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Cruise season starts in Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsThe first cruise ship of summer marked the beginning of a strong season for cruise tourism in Marlborough.
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Council team has gardens in great shape
Marlborough MattersNewsWith Garden Marlborough happening this weekend, spare a thought for Council’s garden team who work tirelessly to ensure our parks look amazing for the event.
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Shelly Beach reserve improvements
Marlborough MattersNewsPicton’s Shelly Beach foreshore is looking smart and ready for summer thanks to recent work carried out by Council.
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National water reform work ramps up
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesWork is underway on one of the most significant reforms faced by councils around New Zealand in recent times – Central Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation.
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Rabbit cull successful
Marlborough MattersNewsA night count of rabbits on the Taylor River Reserve has shown a significant drop in numbers following September’s poisoning operation.
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Sniffing out Chilean needle grass
Marlborough MattersNewsA Chilean needle grass detector dog was in Marlborough recently on the hunt for the highly invasive weed.
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Weekend’s weather causes road closures
Marlborough MattersNewsLabour Weekend was a seriously wet one for Marlborough with the deluge bringing flooding and landslides
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Calling all Picton seniors
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Community Partnerships team are bringing the seniors’ expo format to Picton’s Port Marlborough Endeavour Park Pavilion
