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Media Update #4 - Aratere Grounding

Media Update #3 - Aratere Grounding

​The Aratere has been successfully refloated.

Media Update #2 - Aratere Grounding

​Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has announced that an attempt to refloat the Arater will be made this evening around 9.00 pm, at high tide.

Media Update #1 - Aratere Grounding

Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has confirmed that the Aratere, currently aground in Picton Harbour, will not be refloated yet.

Wheelie bins – the countdown is on

Almost all households within Marlborough’s new kerbside collection zone should have their wheelie bins, ready for the new service starting on 1 July.

Whale Trail helps restore local taonga

Planting 1000 native trees, shrubs and grasses at the Blue Hole in Koromiko was a wonderful opportunity for all those connected with the Whale Trail to help restore a local taonga.

New guide shines light on Matariki events in Marlborough

A new event programme showcasing the celebration of Matariki in Marlborough is about to hit the shelves.

Marlborough Library Te Kahu o Waipuna - ‘Let Kids Be Kids’ booking

Comment from Mark Wheeler, Marlborough District Council Chief Executive

Renwick water treatment plant completed

​Renwick’s water treatment plant in Terrace Road is now operational.

Te Kahu o Waipuna takes out architecture award

Tthe Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery, has taken out the public architecture category in the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Local Awards.

Get ready to register your dog

It’s that time of year again when your four-legged friend needs to be registered.

Successful cruise season concludes

Port Marlborough has wrapped up an exceptional cruise season, setting new records and receiving high praise from visitors.

Have you got your wheelie bin?

Nearly 33,000 wheelie bins have been delivered to Marlborough households as part of the new expanded kerbside service.

Demolition of Picton ferry terminal set for June

The landscape of Picton's port waterfront is about to change, with the demolition of the Picton ferry terminal, scheduled to start in mid-June.

Wither Hills draft management plan ready

The future management of the Wither Hills Farm Park goes out for public consultation next week.

Bumper Winter Events Guide out now

If you want to know what’s on in Marlborough this winter, look no further than the Winter Events Guide.

Budget funding for tugboat study welcomed by councils

Funding for a feasibility study into acquiring an ocean-going tugboat has been welcomed by Greater Wellington and Marlborough District Council.

Marlborough Museum on winter hours

Marlborough Museum will be operating on reduced hours from 3 June until the end of August.

Queen Charlotte Drive repairs update

Marlborough Roads recovery works on Queen Charlotte Drive are progressing with six sites already completed and another six under construction.

String quartet draws a crowd

Around 140 people enjoyed seeing the New Zealand String Quartet at Te Kahu o Waipuna last weekend.