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Destination Marlborough’s focus shifts to stewardship
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesDestination Marlborough’s evolution towards destination stewardship as well as traditional destination promotion will enhance both visitor and community outcomes.
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Working together to slow the flow
Marlborough MattersNewsIt’s not possible to stop flood waters, but it is possible to slow them down.
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Council invests in Marlborough’s skateparks
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil has approved $72,000 for upgrades to Blenheim Skate Park following a submission to the Long Term Plan 2024-34.
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Orange rain warning for Marlborough
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for Marlborough west of Havelock and north of the Wairau River from 5am to 9pm tomorrow.
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Still time to get your nomination in
Elections 2025Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesNominations close at midday this Friday, 1 August, for local body elections.
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Marlborough’s recovery continues; rāhui removed
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe rāhui across the Marlborough region, announced following the June-July weather event, has now been lifted but continued caution is advised as the awa/rivers and moana/ocean recovers.
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Interim treatment solution found for Havelock water supply
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council will install a temporary ultraviolet (UV) treatment plant in Havelock, and once installed, lift the boil water advisory recently issued for the town.
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Northbank Road slip Saturday closure
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Roads crews will be working at pace tomorrow – Saturday 26 July - on the Northbank Road slip ahead of rain forecast next week.
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Friendly reminder: new winter grazing rules now in effect
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council is reminding farmers that new regulations for intensive winter grazing and stock exclusion took effect on 1 July 2025.
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Applications for rates rebate scheme open 1 August
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesApplications for the rates rebate scheme for the 2025/26 rates year with new eligibility rules open on 1 August 2025.
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Council considering temporary UV solutions for Havelock water supply
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council is actively considering temporary ultraviolet (UV) treatment systems for Havelock.
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Sounds Air announcement “disappointing” for Marlborough
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor says today’s announcement that Sounds Air is ending its Blenheim to Christchurch services from the end of September is a sad day for the province.
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Notification of mass and speed limits on bridges
Public NoticesNotification of mass and speed limits on bridges Regulation 11, Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974.
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Applications for rates rebate scheme open 1 August
Marlborough MattersNewsApplications for the 2025/2026 rates year with the new eligibility rules for the rates rebate scheme open on 1 August 2025.
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Rain events create record groundwater levels
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesHigh groundwater tables are affecting many lower lying areas of the Wairau Plain as a result of recent weather events.
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Boil water advisory issued for Havelock
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council has issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses using the town water supply in Havelock.
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Emergency management response teams on standby
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesWith an Orange Heavy Rain Warning in place for Marlborough north west of the Awatere Valley, residents are urged to prepare for more rain tomorrow from 9am until 1am Saturday.
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Marlborough Emergency Management says ‘be prepared’ for more rain
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWith another spell of rain on the way on Friday, Marlborough residents are advised to ‘be ready, be prepared’.
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Council publishes 2025 Pre Election Report
Elections 2025Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council has published its 2025 Pre Election Report to provide information for voters and potential candidates about Council’s finances, major projects and key challenges.
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Northbank Road access for residents
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesScheduled openings for residents affected by a large slip 2km from the start of the Northbank Road will continue this week.
