Media Releases
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Wither Hills Farm Park to close
Public NoticesMedia ReleasesThe Wither Hills Farm Park will close to the public from midnight tomorrow night (Thursday) due to ongoing hot and dry conditions.
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Council welcomes new wilding conifer funding for Molesworth
Media ReleasesEfforts to tackle wilding conifer infestations have been supported by $400,000 from the Government’s International Visitor Levy fund.
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Marlborough Seniors’ Expo next month
Media ReleasesSixty different stall holders will set up at the Marlborough Events Centre in just under a months’ time for the annual Marlborough Seniors’ Expo.
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Planning for the protection of Marlborough’s past
Media ReleasesIf you have an interest in protecting and preserving Marlborough’s heritage, Council welcomes your input to a new 10-year Marlborough Heritage Strategy at a series of upcoming community workshops.
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Council welcomes High Court decision on East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has welcomed the High Court’s judgment regarding the judicial review brought against Council by Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau Trust.
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Kenepuru Road recovery drop-in session
Media ReleasesThe Kenepuru community is invited to attend the Marlborough Roads Recovery drop-in session on Thursday 20 February at Portage Resort from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
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New Waihopai River bridge officially opened
Media ReleasesA new bridge spanning the Waihopai River, replacing one swept away in the July 2021 storm, has been completed on time and below budget.
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Council services on Waitangi Day
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office, Marlborough Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre are closed on Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February.
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New café concept blends creatives and community
Media ReleasesAn idea has been brewing for a while to bring together Marlborough’s creative community.
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Decision pending on Waitaria Bay jetty
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Councillors will await the outcome of geotechnical investigations to decide whether the Waitaria Bay jetty in Kenepuru Sound can be safely rebuilt on the same site.
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Runway reseal takes off at Marlborough Airport
Media ReleasesConstruction is set to begin on Marlborough Airport’s largest maintenance project to date, which includes re-paving the runway and adjacent aviation surfaces.
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Waitaria Bay jetty to be closed
Media ReleasesA routine inspection has found some of the structural components in the Waitaria Bay jetty in the Marlborough Sounds have deteriorated significantly since its last inspection in mid-2023.
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Nominations close soon for Marlborough’s next Living Cultural Treasure
Media ReleasesNominations for the Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award close next Friday.
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Marlborough flags to fly at half mast
Media ReleasesThe New Zealand flag will fly at half mast on public buildings in Marlborough this Thursday 16 January, in memory of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, who was killed on duty on New Year’s Day.
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Marlborough takes out New Zealand’s sunniest region
Media ReleasesNIWA announced today that Marlborough has taken the sunshine crown for 2024, with 2,769 hours of sunshine recorded in Blenheim, ahead of Nelson and Bay of Plenty.
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Have your say on annual plan - closes 20 January
Media ReleasesMarlborough residents and ratepayers have two weeks to submit ideas for Council’s annual plan budget for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
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Watermain upgrades in Francis Street and Lakings Road
Media ReleasesAs part of Council’s continued upgrading of services, two sections of watermain in Blenheim streets are to be replaced.
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Renwick water main finished
Media ReleasesWork on replacing Renwick’s aged asbestos cement water pipes with new PVC pipelines has been completed.
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Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan submissions open
Media ReleasesIn accordance with Section 41(6) (a) of the Reserves Act 1977 submissions are now invited on any aspect of the draft Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan.
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Future path of Destination Marlborough confirmed
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has confirmed Destination Marlborough (DM) will become a permanent part of Council by 1 July 2025.
