Media Releases
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Ten years on: Marlborough remembers the Kaikōura earthquake
Media ReleasesAt 12.02am on Monday 14 November 2016, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck, unleashing one of the most complex and damaging earthquakes in New Zealand history.
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Public invited to help shape Marlborough's heritage future
Media ReleasesCaring for and celebrating Marlborough’s history is the focus of a draft Heritage Strategy presented to Councillors late last month.
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Marlborough Clued Up Kids celebrates 20 years
Media ReleasesCelebrating its 20th anniversary, Marlborough Clued Up Kids remains a trusted and effective community safety programme.
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November Spotlight on Pests: Marlborough’s Monthly Pest Watch
NewsMedia ReleasesNovember Spotlight on Pests: Marlborough’s Monthly Pest Watch
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Revamp marks new chapter for Blenheim town centre
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Market Street Revamp is complete - ahead of schedule and just in time for New Zealand’s premier garden event, Garden Marlborough.
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New boat naming rules are in force
NewsMedia ReleasesDid you know that this summer all boats, including jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards, must be clearly identified?
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Next Spring Creek stop bank community meeting coming up
Public NoticesMedia ReleasesA community meeting is planned for next Wednesday 11 November to update Spring Creek residents on progress with the Peninsula Road stop bank project.
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Mayor welcomes Government support for Whale Trail connection
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed today's announcement the Government will invest up to $12 million to improve the connection between Picton and The Whale Trail.
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Annual report shows ongoing investment in infrastructure and community
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor said the 2025/26 financial year made significant progress on infrastructure projects, continued recovery from weather events and services.
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Council to review Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy
Media ReleasesA clear and transparent framework to identify, assess and manage dangerous, affected and insanitary buildings in Marlborough is proposed following a Council policy review.
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Report highlights Marlborough’s environmental successes and challenges
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has released its State of the Environment Report for 2016 to 2025, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the region’s unique environment.
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Park free, shop local on Fridays in Blenheim’s CBD this November
Media ReleasesFree parking on Fridays will continue in Blenheim’s freshly revamped town centre for the month of November.
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Awatere Valley Road opening delayed by weather conditions
Media ReleasesHigh winds have delayed critical stabilisation work on Awatere Valley Road, meaning that the road will remain closed through the Marlborough Anniversary long weekend.
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Spring Creek flood protection project on course
Media ReleasesThe rebuild of 1.2km of stop bank behind the township of Spring Creek is the largest river protection project undertaken in Marlborough since The Diversion was constructed more than sixty years ago.
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Council services on Marlborough Anniversary Day
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 30 October until 8.30am on Tuesday 3 November.
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Online hub connects and celebrates Marlborough's creative community
Media ReleasesMarlborough's creative sector now has a dedicated online space with the launch of the new Creative Marlborough website.
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King shag decline highlights need for space
Media ReleasesA 30 per cent decline in king shag/kawau pāteketeke numbers since 2021 is a reminder for Marlborough Sounds boaties to help this nationally endangered species by giving it space when out on the water.
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Free parking in Blenheim town centre this Friday
Media ReleasesCouncil will waive parking fees in Blenheim’s CBD this coming Friday 23 October to mark the latest milestone in the Market Street Revamp.
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New national lifejacket law in force this Labour Weekend
Media ReleasesPeople heading out this Labour Weekend on Marlborough’s waterways are reminded to put their lifejacket on before they get underway.
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Council services on Labour Day
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 23 October until 8.30am on Tuesday 27 October.
