Media Releases
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Picton bus service becomes permanent, Renwick route ends on 1 July
Media ReleasesFrom Saturday 1 July the Picton bus service will become a permanent public transport option while the Renwick service will cease operation.
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Marlborough Sounds’ transport options released for public feedback
Media ReleasesMarlborough ratepayers and residents are invited to provide feedback on ‘emerging preferred options’ and ‘hazard adaptation pathways’ for the Marlborough Sounds future transport network.
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Have your say on Marlborough’s Navigation Bylaw
Media ReleasesNow’s the time to have your say on Council’s Navigation Bylaw with the submission period for feedback now open.
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Submissions open on Speed Management Plan
Media ReleasesSubmissions open today on Council’s Speed Management Plan. The consultation period runs from 13 June to 11 July.
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Council makes recommendations on Annual Plan submissions
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has confirmed its funding priorities for the 2023-24 Annual Plan after considering 77 submissions from the public.
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Marlborough secures road recovery funding
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has been successful in its bid to gain further central Government funding to help repair its storm-damaged roads.
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Updated: Submissions to open on Marlborough’s navigation bylaw
Media ReleasesCouncil is replacing its 2009 Navigation Bylaw.
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Variations to marine and finfish farming notified
Media ReleasesLast Friday Marlborough District Council publicly notified decisions on Variations 1 and 1A to the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (PMEP).
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Future Marlborough Sounds transport network engagement starts 20 June
Media ReleasesThe next phase of public engagement for the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study starts on 20 June.
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Library has experienced a busy start
Media ReleasesMarlborough Libraries Manager Glenn Webster says it’s been a very busy week since the new Marlborough Library on High Street, Blenheim opened last Friday.
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Marlborough Matariki Event Fund open for applications
Media ReleasesMānawatia te Kahui o Matariki Fund/Marlborough Matariki Event Fund open for applications
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Marlborough’s new library opens tomorrow
Media ReleasesAfter years of planning and months of preparation, Marlborough’s new library opens at midday tomorrow, Friday 12 May.
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Some Marlborough roads affected by flooding; SH6 closed
Media ReleasesRainfall continues to affect roads in Marlborough although current rainfall levels are forecast to be lighter this afternoon.
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Weather forecast improves for Marlborough but take care
Media ReleasesMetService last night reduced the expected impacts of the heavy rain warning for Marlborough.
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Heavy rain warning for northern Marlborough - be prepared
Media ReleasesThe MetService updated its orange heavy rain warning for Marlborough this morning, said Brian Paton, Civil Defence and Emergency Group Manager for Marlborough.
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Tree planting to mark the coronation of King Charles III
Media ReleasesMarlburians are invited to attend a tree planting event in Seymour Square on Saturday 6 May at 11.00 am to mark the coronation of His Majesty Charles III.
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Final call for Annual Plan feedback
Media ReleasesSubmissions on the 2023-24 Annual Plan close at 5.00 pm on Monday 8 May so now’s the time to share your feedback on Council’s proposed budget.
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New Marlborough Library and Art Gallery blessed
Media ReleasesEarly this morning tangata/mana whenua Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Rārua and Rangitāne o Wairau blessed the new Marlborough Library and Art Gallery building, in the lead up to its opening on 12 May.
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Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study update
Media ReleasesWork by engineering consultancy Stantec to prepare a business case on behalf of Council and Waka Kotahi to fund a future-proof transport network in the Sounds is moving ahead.
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Still time to have your say on the future of Wither Hills Farm Park
Media ReleasesThe consultation period for feedback on the future management of the Wither Hills Farm Park has been extended until Monday 15 May so if you haven’t had your say now’s the time to do so.
