News
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Council welcomes ruling on marine protection
The Attorney General v the Trustees of Motiti Rohe Trust & Others decision was released on 4 November.
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Renwick’s big plans for the future
The Council has been talking with businesses on Renwick High Street about plans to improve accessibility and safe connections in the village centre.
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Armistice Day memorial service
A memorial service commemorated Armistice Day at the Clubs of Marlborough on Monday 11 November at 11.00 am.
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Amnesty tipping in Blenheim this weekend
The Council is trialling free tip days at transfer stations in an effort to reduce illegal dumping across the district.
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Tuia 250 – Fly My Pretties Free concert
Mark the date in your calendar and come along to a free concert by iconic New Zealand collaborative group, Fly My Pretties on Saturday 23 November - part of the Tuia 250 ki Tōtaranui commemorations.
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Calling all ukulele players
Neil Gibbs from Picton is looking for ukulele players of all ages and abilities to pool their strumming talents to welcome the Tuia 250 flotilla to Waitohi/Picton on Friday 22 November.
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Stepping UP – Free computer courses
Marlborough District Libraries offers free computer basics courses on a range of different websites.
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Community News – Movember
This month is ‘Movember’, a month-long focus on changing the face of men’s health through events and activities.
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Have your say on proposed wilding pine programme
Council is calling for submissions on its proposal, in accordance with the Biosecurity Act 1993, to amend its Regional Pest Management Plan.
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A safety lesson for kids, like no other
From Monday 11 to Friday 15 November over 600 Marlborough students will take part in a safety lesson like no other.
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Graduates’ success celebrated
Over 70 Marlborough graduates received recognition at an industry training graduation last week.
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Ningxia University students visit Mayor
Students from Ningxia University in China met with Mayor John Leggett last week.
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Annual report published
The Council’s Annual Report 2018/19 has just been published. Mayor John Leggett said over the past financial year.
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Tuia 250 - 20 days until Marlborough welcomes the flotilla
The Tuia 250 flotilla arrives into Waitohi/Picton harbour on Friday 22 November and we’d like to see Marlburians line the beach from 10.00 am to welcome the crews as they come ashore.
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Best spots to see Tuia 250 flotilla
The three Waka Hourua (double-hulled sailing waka), the Spirit of Adventure and HMB Endeavour replica are expected to arrive in Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound by Thursday 21 November.
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Community News – New SuperGold app
The new SuperGold app and website helps you to find discounts and special offers quickly and easily.
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Renwick street gardens on the way
The local community has been working with the Council on a Small Township Plan for improving outdoor public spaces in Renwick.
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Te Hora/Canvastown village green gets underway
Despite the changeable weather over recent weeks, an area of native trees has been planted as the first stage of developing a new village green in Te Hora/Canvastown.
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Muller Road and Redwood Street stormwater upgrade begins
Construction on the next phase of the Town Branch Drain stormwater network upgrade, part of the Council’s infrastructure upgrade of Blenheim, is underway.
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Marlborough founding commemorated at Langley Dale
Railing against the injustice of the district's resources being drained for the benefit of Nelson.
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Councillors learn the ropes
Newly elected and re-elected Councillors got together last week to learn about the workings of Council and hear from staff about some of the Council’s major projects.
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Reed Sweet Grass control
From Friday 1 November to the end of March 2020 Council contractors will be controlling the invasive pest plant Reed Sweet Grass (Glyceria maxima).
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Meet your new Councillors
New Councillors elected on 12 October have started their term of office.
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Community News - Marlborough Health Shuttle Service
The Marlborough Health Shuttle Service is operated by St John and provides transport within Marlborough to all medical related appointments.
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Positive Ageing – Be seen to stay safe
Keeping active, even if that’s just a daily walk down your street, is important for good health. With daylight saving, more people are getting out and about in the evenings.
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Let us know if something’s damaged
If there are Council facilities that need maintenance or repair feel free to contact us to let us know.
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Tuia 250 is coming - Download the app today
Now’s the time to download the Tuia Mātauranga app so you’re all set to go when you visit the Tuia 250 roadshow truck on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November in Waitohi/Picton.
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Flowers needed for Tuia 250
Do you have a garden filled with calendulas or marigolds?
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Renwick gets a new village green
Thirty five locals recently attended a planting day at the Renwick Domain.
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China visit cements ties
Former president of the Ningxia Wine Federation Hao Linhai visited Marlborough last week, taking the opportunity to visit a number of vineyards and wineries.
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Thank Your Cleaner Day
Marlborough District Council celebrated ‘Thank Your Cleaner Day’ last week, a day dedicated to cleaners to show they are valued and appreciated for keeping our facilities clean and hygienic every day.
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Vineyard cycle path opens
The Brancott Boulevard cycle path was officially opened to the public on Tuesday last week.
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Community Gardens celebrate 10 years
Locals got together recently to celebrate 10 years of Marlborough’s Community Garden.
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Boaties’ guide to Tuia 250 flotilla visit
As part of the Tuia 250 commemorations three waka hourua (double hulled waka with sails) and two heritage tall ships will visit Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound between 21 and 26 November.
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Community News – Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels service delivers a hot midday meal, Monday to Friday.
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Positive Ageing – Keep safe online
We live in a digital world where everything is connected.
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Tuia 250 – free Fly My Pretties concert
Come and see the iconic musical collaboration that is Fly My Pretties for free, as part of the Tuia 250 weekend of events.
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Spring in Seymour Square
After clear skies and warmer weather it seems Spring has officially sprung in Marlborough.
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Community News – Marlborough Multicultural Centre
Marlborough Multicultural Centre provides an extensive range of services and helps link migrants to information and assistance related to settlement.
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Positive Ageing – Check what you might get
An online eligibility guide from the Ministry of Social Development is a great first step to understanding what financial assistance might be available to you, and how you can access it.