News
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Time almost up on sports facilities submissions
The final whistle blows soon on public consultation for the Council’s Draft Sports Facilities Strategic Plan.
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Playground pieces fly into place
An aviation theme at a Blenheim playground has local children taking to the skies while not leaving the ground.
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Wash your glass before recycling
Let’s keep glass recycling clean - that’s the message from Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil
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Red Cross marks 80 years of service
Marlborough’s Paul Watson was recognised for 80 years of service to the Red Cross at an awards evening late last year.
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Public asked to ponder Picton’s future
What does the future hold for Picton?
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Notification of Committee Meetings – January and February 2021
The following meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Copies of the agendas will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.
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Renwick watermain replacement works continue
Renwick’s water infrastructure will get a further boost with the continuation of replacement works for the town’s watermain.
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Muller Road critical infrastructure project begins
Site investigations begin on 12 January as part of the critical works project to replace the wastewater, stormwater and water mains along Muller Road.
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Another busy year for Enviroschools
It was a busy year in 2020 for Marlborough’s schools and early childhood centres in their journey towards long-term sustainability.
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Riding into a new role
Sandy Large is the new RideOn Coordinator for the Council’s cycle skills training courses. The RideOn programme, aligned with the national BikeReady initiative, is free for schools.
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Mako win Marlborough award
The Mayor recently presented the District of Marlborough Award to the Tasman Mako team
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Handy tips to manage your Christmas recycling
There's lots to recycle at this time of the year but please don't overload the crate, especially if there’s a breeze.
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New Renwick village green transforms forgotten corner
An underused space at the Renwick Domain has been transformed into a new village green which will be a hub for the local community.
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Orca all in a day’s work
Marlborough District Council’s Environmental Monitoring Team was working in Tory Channel in the Marlborough Sounds yesterday, when they came across a pod of orca.
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Keep safe on the water this summer
With Kiwis expected to take to the water in droves this summer, Marlborough’s Harbourmaster is expecting a busy time in the Marlborough Sounds.
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2020 Revaluation Marlborough
All properties in the Marlborough rating area have been revalued by Quotable Value on behalf of the Marlborough District Council.
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Green waste system changes
To reduce queuing at the weighbridge, Blenheim’s green waste acceptance facility has reverted to charging for all green waste by volume, not weight.
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Seddon community pumped to finish track
Two years of planning, fundraising and effort has culminated in the opening of the Seddon Pump Track.
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Farewell to Marlborough’s oldest WC
Blenheim’s Seymour Square is well-known for its historic landmarks but locals are unlikely to realise it’s where you can also find Marlborough’s oldest public toilet.
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Planned System Upgrade and Maintenance
Council is intending to undertake a system upgrade on its resource consenting platform from 5pm 4 December 2020 – 7:30am 7 December 2020.
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Fulton Street and McLauchlan Street bus stops not in service
The Fulton Street and McLauchlan Street bus stops are currently NOT in service due to the closure of Fulton Street while sewerage upgrade work occurs.
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Check your boat’s clean before you set sail
If you’re a boatie and you’re getting ready for the summer season, make sure you’re not carrying marine pests with you when you set sail.
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Marlborough Biodiversity Forum
To be held 18 October 9.00 am to 3.00 pm Port Marlborough Pavilion, 181 Waikawa Road, Picton. RSVP by 9 October.
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Photographer Graham Brooks farewelled
Mayor John Leggett thanked retiring photographer Graham Brooks on Thursday at a surprise event in the Council Chamber.
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Have your say on our services
Each year Marlborough District Council asks residents how satisfied they are with our services.