News from Marlborough District Council
Ake, Ake, Ake! Keeping te reo Māori alive Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week - gets under
Spring gala backs child cancer cause
Local makers and fundraising for children with cancer will take centre stage when Scenic Hotel Marlb
Six minutes, four directors, one mission: New water body’s first meeting
By Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporter The head of Marlborough's new water service says the k
Marlborough targets Aussie tourists
Marlborough is preparing to turn on the charm for Australian travellers after landing a starring rol
Savour in the Park steps in after festival postponement
Marlborough’s festival calendar will get a boost next summer, with Savour in the Park returning in a
Marlborough police-issued speeding fines top $350,000 in six months
Marlborough drivers racked up more than $350,000 in speeding fines in the first six months of the ye
Putting a new spin on fashion
Locals are being encouraged to take a fresh look at their wardrobes, with a new workshop series show
Five injured in Weld Pass accident
A crash on Weld Pass this morning has seen five people taken to hospital, including one in critical
Urgent work to clear slip on SH1 through Weld Pass in Marlborough
Drivers travelling over Weld Pass on State Highway One in Marlborough can expect delays on Tuesday a
New president and committee for local society
Amy Russ The Marlborough Historical Society has welcomed a new president and committee following a
CAB calls for stronger migrant worker safeguards
There’s been a bit of debate recently around NZs immigration policies, with a variety of arguments l
News from Marlborough District Council
New pavilion takes shape Excellent progress is being made on the new pavilion at A&P Park with the
Notable news around Marlborough
Alcohol control areas expanded Blenheim and Picton’s alcohol control areas have been expanded, while
Tasman Rugby Union, Steve Mitchell settle employment dispute
Steve Mitchell and Tasman Rugby Union Incorporated (TRU) have reached a confidential agreement resol
Roadhouse breakfast helps fuel rescue helicopter
Riverlands Roadhouse is getting Father’s Day underway with a breakfast fundraiser for the Nelson Mar
Joan honours Māori Olympian’s sporting legacy
When Joan Clark set out to learn more about her stepfather John Hoani MacDonald’s sporting career, s
Major leak on Awatere rural water main – residents urged to conserve water immediately
Residents in Seddon and the wider Awatere area are being urged to conserve water as council engineer
Marlborough pair claim national wine titles
Marlborough’s wine industry has a fresh reason to celebrate after two local rising stars claimed New
Thoughts of the week
Marlborough Weekly's Community Comments NZ Fashion Week showcasing local designers Well done and am
Marlborough Waters Ltd, an explanation
Water is a dry subject. I first made that quip in an agricultural region of California, where I serv
Community rallies to raise $20,000 for rescue helicopter
Anna Simpson The Marlborough community has shown its generosity in spectacular fashion, helping rai
Notable news around Marlborough
METH ARREST A 42-year-old woman has been charged with supplying methamphetamine into Marlborough fo
Picton plunge launches Daffy Dip fundraiser
Alex Roberton A chilly new fundraiser saw Marlborough residents brave cold water in support of the
Man convicted of sexual offending against teen in Blenheim public toilet
A man who stumbled upon a couple having sex in a public toilet performed sexual acts on the young fe