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2025 Marlborough Multicultural Festival
Marlborough MattersNewsThe weekend’s Marlborough Multicultural Festival was once again a huge success.
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New citizens welcomed
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-five people from 12 countries have been officially welcomed to Marlborough.
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Tails are wagging in Picton
Marlborough MattersNewsIt’s a great time to be a dog in Picton.
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Social buzz at seniors’ expo
Marlborough MattersNewsThe annual Marlborough Seniors’ Expo was hugely successful again this year.
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The piercing problem of Chilean needle grass
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil is continuing to tackle Chilean needle grass, a high-threat and invasive weed with serious implications for the local environment and economy.
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Health of Marlborough estuaries revealed
Marlborough MattersNewsA report to Council’s Environment and Planning Committee about the health of the region’s 13 estuaries has revealed several important findings.
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New citizens welcomed
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-six people from 12 countries have been officially welcomed to Marlborough.
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Sport & Recreation Community Activity Fund open now
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s 2024/2025 Sport & Recreation Community Activity Fund is open now and accepting applications for activities held before 28 February 2026. There is $30,000 available for allocation each year.
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Safer boating workshops
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Nautical and Coastal Team, with funding from Maritime New Zealand, is providing a final Safer Boating Workshop in Picton on 13 April.
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Mayor welcomes Havelock loan funding
Marlborough MattersNewsOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones attended the Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival last weekend .
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Heritage workshops coming up
Marlborough MattersNewsIf you have an interest in protecting Marlborough’s history, Council welcomes your input to a new 10-year Marlborough Heritage Strategy at a series of upcoming community workshops.
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Invasive woolly nightshade found in Springlands
Marlborough MattersNewsThe invasive pest plant woolly nightshade has been found on a property in the Blenheim suburb of Springlands.
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Take the time to prepare
Marlborough MattersNewsThe start of the year is a good time to check whether your house is prepared for an emergency. To help you with this, Council has recently updated the emergency management pages on its website.
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Draft Waste Management & Minimisation Bylaw opens for public feedback
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesConsultation is now open on a proposed waste bylaw for Marlborough.
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Marlborough Matariki Event Fund open for applications
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesAre you part of an organisation planning to hold an event to recognise Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki?
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Commercial Events Fund closes Monday
Marlborough MattersNewsRound 2 of Council’s 2024/2025 Commercial Events Fund closes next Monday 10 March.
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Council progresses Local Water Done Well proposals
Local Water Done WellMarlborough MattersNewsWork is progressing towards achieving the Government’s water reform programme, Local Water Done Well.
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Celebrating Seaweek
Marlborough MattersNewsThis week the spotlight is on our oceans.
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Last day to pay rates reminder
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Keeping the past alive
Marlborough MattersNewsBurial records dating from the 1880s have been preserved for the future thanks to a collaboration between Council’s Heritage Marlborough and Parks and Open Spaces teams.