Media Releases
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Nominations close this Friday for the Marlborough Civic Honours Awards
Media ReleasesThere are just a few days left to nominate people who have gone the extra mile in the interests of community service in Marlborough.
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Marlborough Waters board welcomed at mihi whakatau
Marlborough Waters LimitedMedia ReleasesThe Marlborough Waters board was formally welcomed yesterday at a mihi whakatau, marking another important step in the establishment of the new water services organisation.
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Working for Nature grants awarded
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council is pleased to announce the funding allocations for the 2026-2027 Working for Nature / Mahi mō te Taiao Grant Scheme.
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Awatere water main repaired
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesThe water main failure affecting Seddon and rural Awatere has been repaired. The issue was caused by a single failure of the water main on Marama Road near Seddon.
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Leak identified but more work needed restore Awatere network
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesA leak was identified earlier this afternoon in the 225mm water main about two kilometres south west of Seddon on Marama Road.
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Water trucked into Awatere to maintain drinking water supply
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesWater is being trucked into the Awatere area to replenish both the rural Awatere water storage tanks and the Seddon water supply tank .
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Awatere water leak: Storage tanks replenished, Seddon boil notice
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesWater is being trucked into the Awatere area to replenish both the rural Awatere water storage tanks and the Seddon water supply tank while crews continue working to locate and repair the major leak.
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Awatere water leak update - residents urged to conserve water
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesResidents supplied by the Awatere water network are being urged to conserve water immediately as Council crews continue working to locate a major leak affecting the network.
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Major leak on Awatere rural water main
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesCouncil engineers are working to pinpoint and fix a major leak in the Awatere water main which supplies the town of Seddon and surrounding area.
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New Alcohol Control Areas accepted
Media ReleasesCouncil has made changes to Alcohol Control Areas (ACAs) in Blenheim and Picton and created a new one in Renwick.
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Small increase in bus fares from tomorrow
Media ReleasesFares on all Marlborough Bus Service routes go up slightly from tomorrow.
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Market Street Revamp takes root
Media ReleasesThe first tree – Nestegis montana or mountain maire - was planted this week as part of the Market Street Revamp.
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Rates capping risks undermining infrastructure and community services
Media ReleasesMarlborough Deputy Mayor David Croad said he understands why the Government's proposed rates cap appeals, but the policy risks creating significant long-term consequences for communities.
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Flood report helps mitigate future risk
Media ReleasesA comprehensive flood frequency report has provided Council with a current and robust evidence base for understanding flood risk across the Wairau Catchment.
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Calling Marlborough’s creative community
Media ReleasesAre you involved in a creative community project and need funding?
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Applications open soon for Arts and Heritage Partnership Grants
Media ReleasesA new fund dedicated to arts and heritage is open for applications from Monday 24 August.
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Blenheim town centre still open for business
Media ReleasesBusinesses in Blenheim’s town centre remain open and ready to welcome customers while the Market Street Revamp continues.
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Council updates extreme rainfall data
Media ReleasesCouncil has received the latest update to the High Intensity Rainfall Design System (HIRDS), providing the region with its most accurate and up-to-date information on extreme rainfall events.
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Groundwater study highlights future climate impacts
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has received a significant new scientific assessment examining how climate change and sea level rise could affect groundwater systems across the Lower Wairau Plain.
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Photography pop up latest Space Create initiative
Media ReleasesAn exhibition highlighting Blenheim photographer Anthony Phelps’ recent work opens today, part of Council’s Space Create initiative.
