Marlborough District Council
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Marlborough is at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. Tasman and Kaikoura districts are our western and southern neighbours respectively. On the northern side of Cook Strait is Wellington.
MARLBOROUGH — From time to time you will encounter large vehicles travelling on Marlborough’s regional roads.
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MARLBOROUGH — There are currently 67 young people between the age of 18 and 24 years who are registered as unemployed in Marlborough.
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MARLBOROUGH — Some older people in Marlborough will qualify for financial help to move over to digital television early next year.
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BLENHEIM — Budge Street residents: Council intends undertaking works within the street near your property.
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PICTON — Named in honour of Marlborough’s gold medal rower Marlborough has honoured its first Olympic gold medallist by naming a road Joseph Sullivan Drive in his home town of Picton.
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MARLBOROUGH — Marlborough dairy farmers are being offered help from the Council to put environmental farm plans in place by 2015.
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PICTON — A new road sign welcoming people to Picton, the home of Olympic rower Joseph Sullivan, is to be erected on the southern entrance to the town.
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MARLBOROUGH — Guest speaker at this year’s Marlborough Health and Safety Expo was motivational coach and health mentor Billy Graham seen to the right with one of the exhibitors, Marlborough District Council’s Emergency Services Officer John Foley.
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BLENHEIM — The Marlborough District Council hereby gives notice pursuant to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 of the following meetings: 1.
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PICTON — Discussing a “Smart and Connected” Future for our District The Marlborough District Council has begun work to establish a vision for Marlborough and a direction for the economic and social development of the region.
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MARLBOROUGH — Less than 1% of the natural habitat of our tui is left on the Wairau Plain today.
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MARLBOROUGH — Our roading staff have a big job ahead, repairing the damage from the last round of flooding, which has damaged roading infrastructure across the region from D’Urville Island to the Ure Valley.
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MARLBOROUGH — Our roading staff have a big job ahead, repairing the damage from the last round of flooding, which has damaged roading infrastructure across the region from D’Urville Island to the Ure Valley.
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MARLBOROUGH — It’s not enough to simply buy a bicycle helmet – it should be properly fitted, adjusted, and worn each time you ride.
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MARLBOROUGH — Neighbourhood Support Marlborough supports and encourages the establishment of a robust Neighbourhood Support Network throughout Marlborough, in an effort to reduce criminal offending, strengthen community relationships and afford enhanced responses to a Civil Defence emergency.
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MARLBOROUGH — The three-month whitebaiting season has just begun, a period when whitebaiters will be standing at the riversides with their nets.
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BLENHEIM — This Sunday, a cherry blossom festival coupled with the longstanding Japanese tradition of honouring the elderly will be at the heart of a Japanese-themed day at our own public Japanese Garden – at Harling Park near the top of Howick Road.
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PICTON — The Mayor invites the public to come down to the Picton on Sunday to celebrate the return of our own Olympic rower Joseph Sullivan.
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PICTON — Olympic gold medallist Joseph Sullivan will arrive in Picton on Sunday afternoon to share his success with the people of Marlborough.
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MARLBOROUGH — Marlborough District Libraries – at both Blenheim and Picton - offer many free resources and services as well as lending books.
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BLENHEIM — From this Sunday, August 19, the Winter Farmers' Market will be held on the ground floor of the Alfred Street parking building in the section of the building adjacent to Alfred Street.
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PICTON — The Marlborough District Council wishes to advise residents in: Wairau Road and Dorset Street that the water supply will be shut down on: Monday 20 August 2012 from: 9.00 am until: 3.00 pm Residents are advised to store and conserve water during this time.
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MARLBOROUGH — New signage at Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park and tracks will let riders know when tracks are closed due to wet weather, as riding wet and muddy tracks causes damage.
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MARLBOROUGH — An audience of 130 people turned out to a public forum last Friday, an initiative of the Council’s economic development arm to publicise the opportunities on offer to Marlborough through the rebuild of Christchurch.
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MARLBOROUGH — The Marlborough District Council is calling for expressions of interest from tertiary students who are interested in working over the summer period – November 2012 to February 2013.
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BLENHEIM — The last week or two has been a big reminder that Blenheim is located on a floodplain criss-crossed by creeks and streams.
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BLENHEIM — An afternoon of old time dancing – it’s a great way to get the body moving and to liven up the social life.
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MARLBOROUGH — Some of Marlborough’s rural roads have taken a battering in the recent floods and repairs are expected to run to about $1.3M.
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MARLBOROUGH — Civil Defence is looking for volunteers interested in assisting at the local welfare centre, the Waikawa Marae, during Civil Defence emergencies.
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MARLBOROUGH — People should prepare to face further days of surface flooding and a sewerage and stormwater system under pressure as more rain is forecast for later this weekend.
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MARLBOROUGH — The Marlborough District Council wishes to advise residents and businesses served by the Awatere Water Supply (Birch Scheme) on both sides of the Awatere River, including Seddon Township and south that the water supply will be shut down on Friday 10 August 2012 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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BLENHEIM — Marlborough-Christchurch Rebuild Opportunities Forum Friday 10 August, 2.00-5.00 pm, at Marlborough Convention Centre.
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MARLBOROUGH — Strangers do sometimes appear on your doorstep – selling things, looking for someone, seeking help.
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MARLBOROUGH — Always look on the bright side of life ...
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MARLBOROUGH — Draft Marlborough Regional Land Transport Strategy 2012-22 Marlborough District Council is seeking feedback on its Draft Marlborough Regional Land Transport Strategy 2012-22 (the Draft Strategy).
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BLENHEIM — Blenheim’s newest and most modern public toilet is in the Alfred Street parking building – easily accessible from the Queen Street-High Street corner.
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BLENHEIM — The Marlborough District Council is a large organisation responsible for delivering and maintaining a wide range of assets, activities and services for Marlborough.
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MARLBOROUGH — Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974, Regulation 11 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Regulation 11(3) of the Heavy Vehicle Regulations 1974, the Marlborough District Council has fixed the following maximum weight and speed limits for heavy motor vehicles and combinations including a heavy motor vehicle on the bridges described hereunder.
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MARLBOROUGH — Promoting natural habitat restoration for the Wairau Plain Help get tui and other native birds back to town! Report any sightings of tui in and around town or anywhere on the Wairau Plain.
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BLENHEIM — Care and Craft Centre Blenheim offers people who are lonely, housebound or have a slight disability, an opportunity for companionship, communication and the chance to try some simple craft activities.
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BLENHEIM — The Omaka River overflowed its riverbanks in last week's continuous rains.
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BLENHEIM — One of the most regular comments about downtown Blenheim from visitors is that it's hard to find the way around and our newer residents also report that they get disoriented from time to time – so the Council is doing something about it.
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MARLBOROUGH — Somewhere between 500 and 600 road warning signs are now in place around Marlborough where surface flooding and swollen rivers have again closed roads.
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MARLBOROUGH — Recommended Track Closure: The Twin Tanks Walk to Quail Stream in the Wither Hills Farm Park is extremely slippery and muddy due to recent heavy rain and cattle in this area.
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BLENHEIM — Drivers are being warned to take care because surface flooding is occurring around Blenheim’s streets.
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MARLBOROUGH — New areas being assessed for future residential expansion Blocks of land to the western side of Blenheim are being considered for future residential expansion.
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MARLBOROUGH — The majority of the damage caused by the recent heavy rain has been along the path of the Omaka River which chewed into its banks all the way from Tyntesfield bridge down past Renwick, taking out fences, lifting road seal, flooding at least two vineyards and putting a hole in the stopbank.
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MARLBOROUGH — Ten roads in Marlborough remain closed tonight and roads teams will be inspecting them regularly overnight with more rain forecast for this evening.
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MARLBOROUGH — Strengthening Families provides co-ordinated support to families/whanau with children under 17, who are working with two or more agencies.
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MARLBOROUGH — It's cheaper to pay a late fee than face a fine The deadline to register your dog has passed and Animal Control will follow up on unregistered dogs around Marlborough.
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BLENHEIM — The Marlborough District Council hereby gives notice pursuant to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 of the following meetings: 1.
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BLENHEIM — Seymour Square’s fountain has been the central feature of the square for almost 60 years.
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MARLBOROUGH — Marlborough-Christchurch rebuild opportunities The Marlborough District Council is working with the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce to bring some key figures working on the Christchurch rebuild to Blenheim to talk about the jobs and opportunities in post-quake Christchurch.
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BLENHEIM — It’s pruning season in the garden and, for the amateur gardener, there’s always something to be learned from what’s happening in the public gardens at Pollard Park.
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MARLBOROUGH — A special Sunday afternoon for dads with under-5s will be held at the Blenheim library this month.
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MARLBOROUGH — Many water sources used for public water supplies in New Zealand are plumbosolvent.
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BLENHEIM — Massive marquee needed to accommodate Romeo Bragato Conference The biggest date on the New Zealand wine calendar, the Romeo Bragato Conference, will be held at the Marlborough Convention Centre later this month.
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MARLBOROUGH — The Men's Shed movement is getting established in Marlborough.
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MARLBOROUGH — Marlborough flooding recedes slowly but many roads still closed Roads around Marlborough remain closed today with rain continuing and river levels receding only slowly.
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MARLBOROUGH — Water in the Awatere and Seddon water supply network is discoloured at present due to flooding in the Blairich catchment.
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MARLBOROUGH — Surface flooding has affected some roads in Marlborough.
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MARLBOROUGH — Attention all mountain bike riders Please stay off wet mountain bike tracks to avoid track damage.
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MARLBOROUGH — Street Vendor Licence Marlborough District Council is seeking Registrations of Interest for allocation of four street vendor licences in Market Place.
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MARLBOROUGH — Early flowering camellias are blossoming at Pollard Park - like this variety, Flower Girl – one of more than 90 different specimens on display at the gardens.
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MARLBOROUGH — Remember that many of our rural roads are unsealed with a gravel surface; the slope of the road, a high water table and blocked culverts can cause flash-flooding during heavy rainfall.
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MARLBOROUGH — The great thing about a walk – no equipment required and endless choices of walking-wear! All you really need is something comfy, maybe a layer or 2 this time of year, and most importantly well-fitting shoes, then you’re away.
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MARLBOROUGH — Is your dog registered? All dogs over three months of age need to be registered by the 31 July 2012.
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MARLBOROUGH — New Marlborough-Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority Internal Affairs Minister Hon Chris Tremain and the chair of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission Rt Hon Wyatt Creech were the guest speakers at the launch of the new Marlborough-Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority.
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MARLBOROUGH — REAP Marlborough works with individuals, organisations and communities providing and supporting educational activities and events.
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Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.
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BLENHEIM — Health and safety practices vary across sectors and businesses yet workplace safety is an important consideration in the efficiency and productivity of any business.
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RENWICK — Managing within limits Irrigation NZ invites all irrigators to attend this free workshop and mini water meter expo.
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BLENHEIM — The Friends of the Marlborough District Library provide a very special service to people who cannot get in to the library to choose their own books; the house-bound library service, where volunteers will deliver a selection of reading material to people at home.
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BLENHEIM — Council gardeners have cleaned up the frost-bitten leaves of the gunnera plants that provide summer shade on the nesting island at Pollard Park.
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MARLBOROUGH — For the 2012-13 rating year (up to $590) If you are on a low income you may be one of the residential ratepayers in Marlborough who qualify for a rates rebate.
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MARLBOROUGH — There’s something about a road cone that seems to generate tomfoolery, sometimes downright theft.
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MARLBOROUGH — TrustPower, in partnership with the Marlborough District Council, wishes to recognise voluntary organisations that dedicate hours of voluntary time and energy every year to making the Marlborough district community a better place to live.
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MARLBOROUGH — Victim Support provides support to victims of crime, accidents and emergency.
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BLENHEIM — Marlborough-Christchurch Rebuild Opportunities Forum One of the first projects the Council has embarked on through its new economic development initiative is to assist Marlborough to identify business and employment opportunities in Christchurch.
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MARLBOROUGH — Local statistics show that at least half a dozen pedestrians are injured on our streets each year.
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MARLBOROUGH — Particular building features like chimneys, stairwells and verandas may be unsafe in an earthquake if they are unsecured, even in a property that is otherwise structurally sound.
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MARLBOROUGH — <p>Good advice from <a href="http://www.goodhomes.co.nz/">www.goodhomes.co.nz</a></p> <p>Sometimes people put off repairs and maintenance around their homes because they find it too hard to organise or they are worried at the likely cost.
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MARLBOROUGH — Dog owners have one more week to register their dog before penalties, then fines, begin to kick in.
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BLENHEIM — The internal workings of Seymour Square’s War Memorial Clock whirred into life again last week after several months of standing silent.
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MARLBOROUGH — Christchurch City Council has launched a new online interactive map – Find:Chch that allows people to access up-to-date information about what there is to see, eat and do in Christchurch.
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MARLBOROUGH — <p>It’s such an incredible place, Marlborough.
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MARLBOROUGH — The Minister of Internal Affairs Hon Chris Tremain and the Fire Service Commission Chair Rt Hon Wyatt Creech will be guest speakers at the official launch of the new Marlborough-Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority tomorrow.
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BLENHEIM — MACRO Forum: Marlborough-Christchurch Rebuild Opportunities A forum where Marlborough businesses can learn more about the opportunities which are being generated by the rebuild of earthquake-damaged Canterbury will be held in Blenheim next month.
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MARLBOROUGH — Floodwaters are receding in Marlborough but motorists are advised to take particular care driving as damage is still being assessed and in some places slips have reduced roads to one lane.
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MARLBOROUGH — The Council’s Biosecurity section has won the praise of east coast farmers for its persistence in getting the go-ahead for greater use of the herbicide Taskforce to control three of Marlborough’s greatest rural threats, Chilean needle grass, nassella tussock and kangaroo grass.
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MARLBOROUGH — It’s such an incredible place, Marlborough.
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BLENHEIM — Pianist and violinist Vicky Mack has been singled out for a QEII Arts Award for the second year in a row.
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BLENHEIM — Council staff will begin rose pruning at Pollard Park during the week of 16-20 July.
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BLENHEIM — The Marlborough District Council has a three bedroom house with single garage available for rent.
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Marlborough’s sister city relationship with the Japanese village of Otari has been running for 21 years.
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MARLBOROUGH — Sometimes people put off repairs and maintenance around their homes because they find it too hard to organise or they are worried at the likely cost.
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MARLBOROUGH — Cyclocross Marlborough will be hosting six events this winter on the dates and venues below.
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BLENHEIM — The Women’s Refuge and Sexual Assault Resource Centre provides advocacy, support, information and referral to women and children who have experienced domestic violence, rape or sexual assault.
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