News
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Nurturing a community’s garden goals
Marlborough MattersNewsFinancial support for Picton’s community garden was boosted recently with Council granting a further $22,400 for establishment works, funded from its Land Subdivision Account.
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All in for Arts coming to Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsAre you all in for the arts? If so, a free breakfast presentation in Blenheim on 3 April is for you!
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Nautical and Coastal team an international crew
Marlborough MattersNewsThe arrival of Deputy Harbourmaster James Oliver means a full crew is now on watch for Council’s Nautical and Coastal team.
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Long Term Plan - Spring Creek stop bank upgrade
Marlborough MattersNewsCritical flood protection works to ensure Spring Creek is protected from future flooding is scheduled in Council’s Long Term Plan.
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Harbourmaster Direction - Tory Channel
Harbour NoticesNewsFor the safety of vessels, their crew and cargo, the Harbourmaster has issued a direction that sets a maximum length of 187 metres for any new vessels looking to use the Tory Channel/Kura Te Au.
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Wheelie bin rollout starts
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsNewsWheelie bins are now being delivered, area by area, to Marlborough households.
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Mayor meets with Sweet Peas
Marlborough MattersNewsMembers of Alzheimers Marlborough’s Sweet Pea Group had morning tea in Council Chambers with Mayor Nadine Taylor recently.
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Sawflies to tackle old man’s beard
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil biosecurity staff have released old man’s beard sawflies (monophadnus spinolae) in a bid to control the highly invasive pest plant.
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Last day to pay rates
Marlborough MattersNewsAlways pay your rates on time! This is a friendly reminder that the final day for payment of Instalment 3 of your rates is Monday 11 March 2024. A late payment can incur a 10 per cent penalty.
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Library and art gallery welcome 300,000th visitor
Marlborough MattersNewsThe 300,000th visitor has stepped through the doors of Te Kahu o Waipuna, the Marlborough Library and Art Gallery.
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Creative NZ funding workshop coming up
Marlborough MattersNewsCreative NZ representatives will be in Blenheim next Sunday running a workshop to help creative communities access funding.
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Restoring wild mussel beds in the Top of the South
Marlborough MattersNewsA project to restore wild, green-lipped mussel beds in Te Tau Ihu/Top of the South Island is delivering exciting results.
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Marlborough Matariki Event Fund opens
Marlborough MattersNewsAre you part of an organisation planning on holding an event to recognise Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki?
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Every drop counts
Marlborough MattersPicton Water SupplyNewsPicton and Waikawa residents can now use sprinklers on alternate days. Hand held hoses, flushing of boat motors and light boat washing are allowed too.
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Welcoming new citizens
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-five candidates from fourteen countries are now Marlborough citizens.
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Get your Marlborough Autumn Events Guide
Marlborough MattersNewsThe latest guide highlighting events around the region is out now!
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Wither Hills Farm Park remains closed
Marlborough MattersNewsThe Wither Hills Farm Park remains closed due to the hot, dry conditions.
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Exhibition celebrates weaver’s colourful life
Marlborough MattersNewsA showcase honouring award-winning local weaver Peg Moorhouse (1917 to 2024) and her artworks has opened at the Marlborough Museum in Blenheim. It runs from 27 February to 14 April.
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Council and Committee Meetings Notice
Marlborough MattersPublic NoticesNewsThe 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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Watch out for woolly nightshade
Marlborough MattersNewsWoolly nightshade, solanum mauritianum (pictured), is commonly known as tobacco weed, flannel-leaf or kerosene plant.