News
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Chlorination moves a step closer
NewsA contract has been awarded for the upgrade of Blenheim’s water treatment plants to enable chlorination disinfection.
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Safer boating workshops
NewsCouncil’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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Marlborough Matariki Event Fund open for applications
NewsMedia ReleasesAre you part of an organisation planning to hold an event to recognise Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki?
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Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund closes soon
NewsGet your application in soon for the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund for young people needing help with transport costs.
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From A to D: Marlborough's lakes’ health revealed
NewsCouncil's recent water quality testing of lakes in the region has revealed a mixed picture of lake health, with some pristine bodies of water and others facing challenges.
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Heritage Marlborough helping digitise region’s history
NewsSome of Marlborough’s many historical treasures have come to light as part of an initiative by Council’s Heritage Marlborough team to help digitise local collections.
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Explore Marlborough’s parks and tracks this summer
NewsMarlborough’s iconic Wither Hills play host to many of the region’s favourite walks - its various options making them a wonderful destination for many.
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Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award nominations open today
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is now inviting nominations for the next Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure.
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Tech hub management contract signed
NewsInnovate 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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Keep off the seagrass this summer
NewsMedia ReleasesThis summer Council is diving in to highlight the importance of rimurehia/seagrass.
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Cruise season starts in Marlborough
NewsThe first cruise ship of summer marked the beginning of a strong season for cruise tourism in Marlborough.
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Council team has gardens in great shape
NewsWith Garden Marlborough happening this weekend, spare a thought for Council’s garden team who work tirelessly to ensure our parks look amazing for the event.
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Shelly Beach reserve improvements
NewsPicton’s Shelly Beach foreshore is looking smart and ready for summer thanks to recent work carried out by Council.
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Blenheim’s street tree planting programme
NewsThe 2024 winter street tree planting programme is almost complete.
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Fire risk and erosion control trial
NewsWalkers on the Wither Hills Farm Park will have noticed large-scale works under and around the trees on the lower slopes near walking tracks adjacent to Forest Park Drive.
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Remote/virtual building inspections way of the future
NewsFifteen per cent of Council’s building inspections are currently completed virtually using an app, saving time and money, and that figure is set to grow.
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Spring has sprung in Marlborough’s premier parks
NewsIt’s a wonderful time to be out and about in Marlborough.
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Enduring environmental gains from Jobs for Nature funding
NewsEnvironmental runs on the board will endure despite the funding for the Jobs for Nature Restoring and Protecting Flora Project coming to an end.
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Only rain goes down the drain - let’s keep our waterways clean
NewsMarlborough residents are being reminded that ‘only rain goes down the drain’ following a series of pollution events in a Springlands waterway.
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Calling all artists – it’s Chorus cabinet time
NewsA brightly coloured artwork that transformed a grey telecommunications cabinet in Old Renwick Road was a family project that spanned the generations.
