News
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Give sustainably this Christmas
Marlborough MattersNewsWith Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to source sustainable gifts and decorations.
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National hydrological conference hosted here
Marlborough MattersNewsTwo hundred professionals, including overseas delegates and a group from the Korean Water Resources Association, converged on Marlborough last week for the New Zealand Hydrological Conference.
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Don’t feed the seagulls
Marlborough MattersNewsSeagulls are increasingly common in town centres around New Zealand these days, including Blenheim.
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GPS plotting at cemeteries
Marlborough MattersNewsFinding a loved one’s grave may be easier in future thanks to the help of modern technology.
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Gallery garden growing
Marlborough MattersNewsLocals will have noticed the transformation of the area where the Millenium Art Gallery previously stood.
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Council’s groundwater report released
Marlborough MattersNewsThe latest Groundwater Quantity State of the Environment Report has been released.
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Picton turns out for seniors’ expo
Marlborough MattersNewsIt was a day of connection and discovery at the inaugural Picton Seniors' Expo at the Port Marlborough Pavilion in November.
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Going into bat for pekapeka
Marlborough MattersNewsPekapeka, New Zealand’s long-tailed bat, may be small but the importance of their survival is weighty when it comes to native species preservation.
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Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award nominations open today
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is now inviting nominations for the next Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure.
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Marlborough Airport wins top sustainability award
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Airport has, alongside Wellington Airport, won the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award for their joint bid to host New Zealand’s first all-electric aircraft with Air New Zealand.
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Seymour Square annuals giveaway
Marlborough MattersNewsTwice each year, Council gardeners plant thousands of annuals in the flower beds of Seymour Square.
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Generous Lego donation to library
Marlborough MattersNewsA generous donation of Lego by Blenheim man Russell Hopkins has boosted the LEGO collection at Marlborough Libraries.
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Council waits to change proposed Marlborough Environment Plan
Marlborough MattersNewsOn 25 October this year, the Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Act took effect.
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Skips at Recycling Centre to go
Marlborough MattersNewsThe red skip bins at the Blenheim Recycling Centre are being removed due to people abusing them.
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Sounds shellfish bed study completed
Marlborough MattersNewsA case study on considerations for restoring shellfish beds in Tōtaranui/ Queen Charlotte Sound has been completed.
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Marlborough students create welcoming posters for RSE workers
Marlborough MattersNewsStudents from four Marlborough primary schools have put their artistic skills to work, creating a collection of welcoming posters for the region’s newest arrival of RSE workers.
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Tech hub management contract signed
Marlborough MattersNewsInnovate Marlborough, Council’s Economic Development Team, has announced the signing of a management contract for the Marlborough Tech and Innovation Hub.
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Discussing the future path of Destination Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsPublic meetings have been held around Marlborough, including Picton (pictured), to discuss the future of visitor industry support services as part of the Destination Marlborough Future Path Project.
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Protect our paradise — keep your boats clean
Marlborough MattersNewsIf you’re planning to explore our coastal waters this summer, now is the time to prepare your vessel and gear to protect our paradise from biosecurity risks.
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Damaged water main to be replaced
Marlborough MattersNewsA failed water main on the Sinclair Street bridge will be replaced.
