All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Havelock sewer pipes repaired - stay out of water until it clears
Media ReleasesThe sewer pipe in Havelock along Mahakipawa Road to the oxidation ponds was damaged during the flooding.
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Marlborough weather event update 19 July 2021
Media ReleasesMarlborough's recovery from the weekend's storm is underway with the focus firmly on residents and communities.
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Queen Charlotte Drive
Media ReleasesWork is continuing along Queen Charlotte Drive to make the road passable and safe for users. Queen Charlotte Drive is closed today.
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Marlborough weather event update
Media ReleasesMany local roads are still closed or have limited access for residents and emergency services only, said Marlborough's Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor.
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SH1 to reopen from midday; all residents can return to their homes
Media ReleasesEvacuees are being reunited with vehicles stranded along SH1 between Picton and Blenheim.
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Evacuation underway for Tuamarina township
Media ReleasesAll of Tuamarina township near Blenheim has also been advised to evacuate due to a breached stop bank.
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Evacuation underway for Spring Creek township
Media ReleasesAll of Spring Creek township near Blenheim has been advised to evacuate due to an overtopping stop bank.
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SH1 Wairau River bridge is closed, further evacuations advised
Media ReleasesThe State Highway 1 bridge over the Wairau River has just been closed. The river is running very high, just under the structure.
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Emergency declared in Marlborough
Media ReleasesA state of local emergency was declared at 12.20 pm today by Marlborough's Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor.
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Renwick Lower Terrace residents advised to evacuate
Media ReleasesResidents of the Lower Terrace in Renwick are being advised to evacuate their properties and stay with family or friends for the next 24 hours.
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Marlborough Weather Update 10.00 am
Media ReleasesMarlburians are advised to stay at home and not travel today unless absolutely necessary.
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Heavy rainfall expected to bring flooding to Marlborough
Media ReleasesThe best plan for the weekend is staying home and off the roads, particularly tomorrow, Saturday.
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Public submissions open for Draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Media ReleasesConsultation on the Draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw is underway from today and closes on 8 September.
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Trucking company’s creek contamination results in prosecution
Media ReleasesA Marlborough trucking company, Broadbridge Transport Ltd, has been convicted and fined $15,000 after discharging truck wash water on to land.
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Shelly Beach Reserve enhancement begins
Media ReleasesWork to enhance Picton's very popular Shelly Beach Reserve is underway earlier than expected.
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Council gives ‘finz up’ to High Performance Training Centre concept
Media ReleasesStill subject to approval by the full Council, the concept has been agreed in principle although the licence terms will still need to be negotiated.
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Submissions open 15 July for draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Media ReleasesCouncillors voted unanimously today to move forward and open public submissions on 15 July for the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw.
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Time for TEAM Group to pass on the baton
Media ReleasesEven though the final whistle is about to sound for The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) Group.
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Take care out there on the roads
Media ReleasesWinter's icy bite is here and with it there is an increase in the amount of ice on our region's roads.
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Mayor comments on proposed water reforms
Media ReleasesI've had a chance to reflect on of the Government's 3 Waters proposals, which were released to the public on Wednesday, said John Leggett, Mayor of Marlborough.