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Only rain goes down the drain - let’s keep our waterways clean
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough residents are being reminded that ‘only rain goes down the drain’ following a series of pollution events in a Springlands waterway.
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Calling all artists – it’s Chorus cabinet time
Marlborough MattersNewsA brightly coloured artwork that transformed a grey telecommunications cabinet in Old Renwick Road was a family project that spanned the generations.
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Marlborough flies high at airline’s mayoral forum
Marlborough MattersNewsMayor Nadine Taylor flew Marlborough’s flag at the Air New Zealand Mayoral Forum held in Auckland recently.
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Marlborough recognised at TOS Forestry Awards
Marlborough MattersNewsAccolades flowed recently for M&R Forestland Management, managers of Marlborough’s Council-owned forests, at the Top of the South Forestry Awards in Nelson.
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Korean delegation visits Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsA delegation from South Korea was in Marlborough recently as part of a regional tour.
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Marlborough’s swimming spots in good shape
Marlborough MattersNewsWater quality at Marlborough coastal and river sites is generally good according to Council’s latest Recreational Water Quality update.
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New category for Environment Awards
Marlborough MattersNewsThe Marlborough Environment Awards has a new Electrification and Energy Efficiency category announced in time for the 2024/2025 awards round.
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Be on the rook out – but don’t shoot
Marlborough MattersNewsOnce eradicated in Marlborough, rooks have been spotted a number of times by local farmers and contractors over the past few years.
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Spring Creek residents’ meeting
Marlborough MattersNewsSpring Creek residents are invited to an update from Council’s Rivers and Drainage Engineering Team about the proposed Peninsula Road stop bank repair and upgrade project.
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Marlborough’s grassroots projects awarded funds for nature
Marlborough MattersNewsNow in its fifth year, the Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao fund has awarded environment grants to 21 projects across Marlborough.
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Celebrating te reo in Whakamarino
Marlborough MattersNewsNew gateway signs for Canvastown celebrate the area’s cultural and environmental significance.
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Council ratifies 10-year Marlborough Regional Land Transport Plan
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesMarlborough’s Regional Transport Committee (RTC) has approved the Marlborough Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-2034 which was ratified by full Council today.
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Minister sees rivers work at first hand
Marlborough MattersNewsRiver protection work was on the agenda when Regional Development Associate Minister Mark Patterson visited Marlborough last week.
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Heritage Minister has Edwin Fox history lesson
Marlborough MattersNewsMayor Nadine Taylor shared the history of Marlborough’s Edwin Fox with the Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith
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Dublin Street on track for opening late August
Marlborough MattersNewsWork continues in Waitohi Picton with KiwiRail focused on getting the Dublin Street level crossing barrier arms and signals reinstalled, ready for the road to reopen by the end of August.
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Heritage Marlborough shines light on Women of the War
Marlborough MattersNewsThe roles of Marlborough women during WWII are being put into the spotlight at a series of events hosted by Heritage Marlborough, Council’s new heritage team.
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Exciting programme for Garden Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsGarden Marlborough launched its programme for the 7-10 November event at a function last week.
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New signs to help visitors find their way
Marlborough MattersNewsA new wayfinding sign has been installed by the newly developed EV charging station in Park Terrace
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Horton Park cricket pitch resurfaced for coming season
Marlborough MattersNewsHorton Park’s no.1 cricket block has been resurfaced ahead of the coming cricket season
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Wither Hills submissions close soon
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesBalancing soil conservation and native plantings with recreational use and farming is the aim of the Wither Hills draft management plan, now open for submissions.