Media Releases
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AA long term rating for Council’s financial management
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council has retained its ‘AA’ long term credit rating (negative watch) as well as an 'A-1+' rating.
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Peter Yealands’ passing - comment from Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor
Marlborough MattersMedia Releases“Peter Yealands was a Marlborough-born innovator".
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Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award nominations open today
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is now inviting nominations for the next Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure.
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Kenepuru Road restrictions to be lifted from 17 December
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council is pleased to advise that access restrictions can be lifted for Kenepuru Road from Tuesday 17 December.
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Seddon water leak fixed, supply back to normal
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe leak in the water main was fixed overnight. The water main had burst and was affecting water supplies in Seddon, Seaview, Grassmere, Blind River and Marfells Beach.
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Awatere and Seddon residents urged to conserve water for 24 hours
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA leak in the Marama Road water main in Seddon means residents need to urgently conserve water
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Have your say on Council’s annual plan from today
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesGot a great idea for the future of Marlborough? Marlborough District Council wants to hear your ideas and feedback as part of its annual plan public engagement starting today.
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Keep off the seagrass this summer
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesThis summer Council is diving in to highlight the importance of rimurehia/seagrass.
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Chlorination plans on track
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesDesign has begun for chlorinating Blenheim’s water supply.
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New bridge spans Waihopai River
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA new bridge is nearing completion in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough.
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National water reform work ramps up
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesWork is underway on one of the most significant reforms faced by councils around New Zealand in recent times – Central Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation.
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Council services on Marlborough Anniversary Day
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 1 November until 8.30am on Tuesday 5 November
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Labour Weekend a washout
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA northerly weather system brought significant rain to many parts of Marlborough over the long weekend, from the Tunakino and Richmond Range to The Branch area about 75km west of Blenheim.
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Queen Charlotte Track Mountain Bike Access Trial ‘positive’
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesLast summer’s trial to allow cyclists on a section of the Queen Charlotte Track (QCT) not previously accessible at that time of year has been mostly positive.
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Have your say on the future path of Destination Marlborough
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil is inviting public feedback on the future of visitor industry support services in Marlborough via an online survey as part of the Destination Marlborough Future Path Project.
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Council services on Labour Day
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30 pm on Friday 25 October until 8.30 am on Tuesday 29 October.
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Proposed new annual and long term planning process
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council is changing the way it develops its annual and long term plans in an effort to streamline the process.
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Residents’ satisfaction with Council services ‘on the up’
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor said satisfaction was tracking up again, which was good to see.
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Sister City Exchange 2025
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesApplications are invited from students who will be in years nine to 12 in 2025 to take part in the renewed annual Student Sister City Exchange to Tendo and Otari in Japan.
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Caution for summer boating season
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThere’s a heads-up for boaties around New Zealand as summer approaches.
