All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Every drop counts
Marlborough MattersPicton Water SupplyNewsPicton and Waikawa residents can now use sprinklers on alternate days. Hand held hoses, flushing of boat motors and light boat washing are allowed too.
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Welcoming new citizens
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-five candidates from fourteen countries are now Marlborough citizens.
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Get your Marlborough Autumn Events Guide
Marlborough MattersNewsThe latest guide highlighting events around the region is out now!
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Wither Hills Farm Park remains closed
Marlborough MattersNewsThe Wither Hills Farm Park remains closed due to the hot, dry conditions.
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Exhibition celebrates weaver’s colourful life
Marlborough MattersNewsA showcase honouring award-winning local weaver Peg Moorhouse (1917 to 2024) and her artworks has opened at the Marlborough Museum in Blenheim. It runs from 27 February to 14 April.
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Wheelie bins are here
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsMedia ReleasesNew wheelie bins – which replace plastic rubbish bags – are being wheeled out in Marlborough.
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Public Notice for Lion NZ Limited Off Licence Renewal
Alcohol LicensingPublic NoticesPublic notice for the renewal of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 211 New Renwick Road Omaka Marlborough District known as Wither Hills.
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Public Notice for Renewal of Club Licence
Alcohol LicensingPublic NoticesPublic notice for the renewal of an conditions of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 10 Uxbridge Street, Renwick, Marlborough District known as Renwick Tennis Club Incorporated.
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Council proposes draft Long Term Plan budget
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe Long Term Plan 2024/2034 will go out for public consultation from 4 April to 6 May and include public meetings and hearings; dates and locations will be confirmed.
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Kaihautū joins Council
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesJohnny Joseph has joined Council as Kaihautū, responsible for facilitating partnerships with iwi and promoting collaborative and positive engagement with Māori within the Marlborough region.
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Council and Committee Meetings Notice
Marlborough MattersPublic NoticesNewsThe following meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Copies of the agendas will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.
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Watch out for woolly nightshade
Marlborough MattersNewsWoolly nightshade, solanum mauritianum (pictured), is commonly known as tobacco weed, flannel-leaf or kerosene plant.
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New Tirimoana Reserve pathway
Marlborough MattersNewsA new walking path in the Tirimoana Recreation Reserve at Anakiwa has enhanced the area and made it more accessible.
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Kina removal reaping rewards in Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound
Marlborough MattersNewsRemoving kina from sites in Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound has encouraged the recovery of many significant rimurimu and kelp species, the Environment and Planning committee heard recently.
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Every drop of water counts
Marlborough MattersPicton Water SupplyNewsSaving water at home may feel like it’s just a drop in a bucket but at this time of year every little bit helps.
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Mayor welcomes appointees to independent ferry service advisory group
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the appointments to the Ministerial Advisory Group tasked with providing independent advice and assurance on the future of KiwiRail’s inter-island ferry service.
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Let’s Get It Sorted: Rubbish bags on borrowed time
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsMedia ReleasesWheelie bins are coming which means from 1 July 2024 Council rubbish bags will no longer be collected kerbside in Marlborough.
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Energy efficiency funding scheme suspended
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s energy efficiency and clean heating loan scheme will be suspended for any new loans from 29 February.
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Commercial Events Fund open now
Marlborough MattersNewsRound 2 of Council’s 2023/2024 Commercial Events Fund is now open for applications.
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Queen Charlotte Drive closures restart
Marlborough MattersNewsPlanned daytime construction closures on Queen Charlotte Drive, near Cullen Point, Mahakipawa Hill restarted on Tuesday and will last for two to three weeks.