Media Releases
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Stock trucks travel Kenepuru Road for first time in three years
Media ReleasesStock trucks have made their way beyond the ‘water tank slip’ on Kenepuru Road for the first time in more than three years, marking a significant milestone for the Marlborough region’s storm repairs.
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Marlborough Mayor welcomes ferries announcement
Media ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the Government’s announcement on procuring two new ferries to replace the current Interislander fleet.
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AA long term rating for Council’s financial management
Media 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
Media Releases“Peter Yealands was a Marlborough-born innovator".
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Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award nominations open today
NewsMedia 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
Media 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
Media 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
Media 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
Media 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
NewsMedia ReleasesThis summer Council is diving in to highlight the importance of rimurehia/seagrass.
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Chlorination plans on track
Media ReleasesDesign has begun for chlorinating Blenheim’s water supply.
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New bridge spans Waihopai River
Media ReleasesA new bridge is nearing completion in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough.
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National water reform work ramps up
Local Water Done WellMedia 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
Media 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
Media 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’
Media 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
Media 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
Media 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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Residents’ satisfaction with Council services ‘on the up’
Media ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor said satisfaction was tracking up again, which was good to see.
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Caution for summer boating season
Media ReleasesThere’s a heads-up for boaties around New Zealand as summer approaches.
