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 — This is the last chance to make a submission on Council’s plan to introduce a bylaw that will allow freedom camping in Marlborough but impose some limits on the areas where freedom campers may put up their tents or park their campervans.
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MARLBOROUGH — Over the 2012 vintage, Marlborough Roads has been called out to just three grape spills on district roads and state highways.
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MARLBOROUGH — The Marlborough District Council has built up a strong environmental education programme that slots into the school curriculum and helps teach our children about taking care of the Marlborough environment.
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SEDDON — Seddon School is leading the way in Marlborough as one of the first participants to register for the national Civil Defence exercise being held in September.
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The impact of floods can cause long term damage to our roads by weakening the road structure and the embankments, causing problems well after floodwaters have receded.
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MARLBOROUGH — Warmer houses help to combat the asthma, bronchitis and flu rates of winter and the Council supports the Government’s Heat Smart scheme encouraging people to warm up their homes using clean heating options.
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BLENHEIM — Keen gardeners can pick up a windfall each season when the Council gardeners clear out the Seymour Square garden beds to make way for the next season’s annuals.
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MARLBOROUGH — The Marlborough District Council provides communication channels for discussing issues with older members of our community.
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MARLBOROUGH — There is one week left to lodge a submission on the Council’s draft Long Term Plan.
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MARLBOROUGH — A range of opinions, from those who are for and against the application by New Zealand King Salmon, is being aired in the media.
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MARLBOROUGH — Many people set aside funds to pay for their own funeral and there are various ways of doing this.
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MARLBOROUGH — There is one week left to lodge a submission on the Council’s draft Long Term Plan.
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MARLBOROUGH — How to get rid of that old computer screen or printer? Where to dump an obsolete fax machine? And with so many people updating their television sets in the next year or two, what will happen to all the old TV sets? If there’s no life left in your electronic appliances you can take them to a new E-waste drop-off site the Council is setting up at the Resource Recovery Centre.
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MARLBOROUGH — Well over three hundred people took the time to make a submission to the Council on the review of our dog policy.
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BLENHEIM — The Cat in the Hat is bound to be there – and you might spot the Queen of Hearts.
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MARLBOROUGH — An anti-smoking rap performed in front of District Councillors at last year’s annual plan consideration has helped encourage a stronger signal that all Council-owned reserves, parks and sports parks should be smoke-free areas.
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BLENHEIM — The first results of structural tests on the war memorial clock tower suggest it is sounder than initially suspected but work will be necessary to bring the foundations up to the standard required by the Building Code.
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MARLBOROUGH — Twice each year, the Council gardeners plant out thousands of annuals in the flower beds of Seymour Square.
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MARLBOROUGH — Edible fruit trees are planted on public land in Marlborough as part of the Council's commitment to providing resources for the community good.
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MARLBOROUGH — 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 — Residents and ratepayers have a chance to speak directly to councillors considering one of the Council’s most important planning documents, the draft Long Term Plan.
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MARLBOROUGH — Did you know that some banks offer concessions on bank charges if you have your New Zealand superannuation paid directly into your bank account? It’s worth checking to see that you receive this entitlement.
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BLENHEIM — Blenheim School will be the setting for this year’s ANZAC Day service in Blenheim which means Hutcheson Street between the school and the Clubs of Marlborough will be closed to traffic from 10.30 am until 1.00 pm that day.
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MARLBOROUGH — Bird scarers are one of the sounds of rural Marlborough at this time of the year.
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MARLBOROUGH — The new Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 aquatic complex will be officially opened by Mayor Alistair Sowman at 8.30 am on Saturday 28 April ahead of a fun-filled weekend of games, prizes and give-aways.
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MARLBOROUGH — Dealing with the sewage waste of any urban area carries a heavy financial cost – increasingly so as more and more complex equipment is necessary to meet rising environmental standards.
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MARLBOROUGH — As autumn has arrived, street sweeping of the kerbs, channels and carriageways of our roads is done regularly.
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MARLBOROUGH — A fishy mess in the Taylor River was an unpleasant clean-up job for Council ranger Murray Morgan early this month; the remains of dozens of fish had been dumped in the Taylor River near Wither Road.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A free seminar for existing and intending users of mobility scooters is being held in Picton in May and registrations are invited now.
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MARLBOROUGH — A fishy mess in the Taylor River was an unpleasant clean-up job for Council ranger Murray Morgan early this month; the remains of dozens of fish had been dumped in the Taylor River near Wither Road.
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MARLBOROUGH — Anzac Day - Wednesday 25 April 2012 Traffic Arrangements NOTICE is hereby given under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that the following streets will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic on Anzac Day, Wednesday, 25 April 2012.
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WHANGAPARAOA — Rubbish and recycling scheduled to be collected on Anzac Day Wednesday, 25 April will be collected on Tuesday, 24 April 2012.
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MARLBOROUGH — Council is working on a discussion paper on the future of the region’s water resources.
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MARLBOROUGH — Consider keeping one week's supply of medicines (rotate it regularly) and instructions for their use (dosage, frequency, doctor's name etc) in one container in your refrigerator marked for emergency use.
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MARLBOROUGH — Much of the very first year of business of the old Blenheim Borough Council was spent debating how to pay for roads and bridges – today it’s still the biggest single area of cost for the Marlborough District Council.
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MARLBOROUGH — Native riverside and aquatic plants are an essential part of the natural ecosystems of Marlborough’s waterways.
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MARLBOROUGH — Anzac Day - Wednesday 25 April 2012 Traffic Arrangements NOTICE is hereby given under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that the following streets will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic on Anzac Day, Wednesday, 25 April 2012.
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MARLBOROUGH — ANZAC Day is a time when the people of New Zealand – and Australia - remember and give thanks for those who have served with our armed forces.
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MARLBOROUGH — When there’s an accident on the road, someone has to pay for the clean-up and the damage.
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MARLBOROUGH — We have seen from the experience in Christchurch just how traumatic a major earthquake can be.
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MARLBOROUGH — The new sunshine symbol at the top of this page is the Marlborough District Council’s refreshed logo.
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MARLBOROUGH — The Council’s weekly summer-time testing of the water quality of our rivers and beaches has just finished, and will resume again in November.
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MARLBOROUGH — Some of the most important work the Marlborough District Council does for the people of Marlborough is flood protection.
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MARLBOROUGH — Council’s work with Marlborough’s dairy industry is being stepped up as part of the battle for cleaner water for the region.
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BLENHEIM — The Taste Marlborough market day will be held in Market Square on Easter Saturday – the perfect time for a stroll in the autumn sunshine, taking in the stalls offering arts and crafts and everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables to oils and preserves.
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BLENHEIM — Marlborough District Council, Blenheim office will be closed from 5.00 pm Thursday 5 April 2012 and reopen on Tuesday 10 April 2012 at 8.00 am.
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MARLBOROUGH — Councillors want to gauge public support for this landscape design option for the Council-owned land at 2 High Street next to the Taylor River amphitheatre.
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BLENHEIM — The hearing of submissions will take place in Council Chambers District Administration Building, Seymour Street, Blenheim on Thursday 12 April, 2012 commencing at 9:00am.
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MARLBOROUGH — Mayor Alistair Sowman is urging new businesses intending to re-locate to Marlborough to first contact the District Council before committing to a site.
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MARLBOROUGH — Mayor Alistair Sowman and his fellow cycling councillors will lead the way on Sunday 26 February for the annual mayoral community bike ride.
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BLENHEIM — Citizenship ceremonies are held regularly at the Council Chambers with up to 30 people declaring their allegiance to this country and getting a formal welcome to our Marlborough community.
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BLENHEIM — Care and Craft is a concept that began as a way of providing company for lonely disabled or otherwise housebound people; today there are Care and Craft Centres all over the country, including Blenheim.
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MARLBOROUGH — From March 1, the Council won’t be able to accept applications for residential building consents unless they are signed by a Licensed Building Practitioner.
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MARLBOROUGH — Three more schools in Marlborough are joining the Enviroschools programme supported by the Marlborough District Council, underlining the support for environmental education in our region.
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MARLBOROUGH — If your kerbside refuse and recycling collection day is a Monday then we are looking for your feedback on the recent Waitangi Day (6 February 2012) public holiday service.
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MARLBOROUGH — Drivers travelling on State Highway One between Blenheim and Picton will encounter some delays as the road is strengthened and smoothed over the next few weeks.
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MARLBOROUGH — It makes sense to update your driving skills if it’s a long time since you last looked at a copy of the Road Code.
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PICTON — Picton harbour has been particularly busy this summer and our harbour patrols have counted as many as 100 recreational boaties an hour moving in and out of the Picton and Waikawa marinas at peak times.
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MARLBOROUGH — One of the things that people like about living in Marlborough is the fact that it’s still small enough for people to get to know their neighbours.
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WAITANGI — If your kerbside refuse and recycling collection day is a Monday then we are looking for your feedback on the recent Waitangi Day (6 February 2012) public holiday service.
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MARLBOROUGH — Responsibility for maintaining all the roads, footpaths and bridges of Marlborough is in the hands of Marlborough Roads.
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MARLBOROUGH — We’ve had more rain than usual this summer but that doesn’t mean it’s cut down the fire risk.
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BLENHEIM — Transport is available for people who live in outlying areas needing to get to medical appointments, including dental or physiotherapy appointments, in Blenheim.
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MARLBOROUGH — <p>The Marlborough District Council is preparing a management plan for the Taylor River Reserve and is keen to hear your ideas, comments and suggestions.</p> <p>The area from Taylor Dam to the Riverside Park amphitheatre is used and enjoyed by many people for exercise, dog-walking and recreation and it is also a relaxed and open space for neighbouring houses and businesses.
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The meaning of the name of this infamous corner known to all drivers heading out of town to Christchurch will soon be just a memory; in the interests of road safety, the WW1-era butter factory building is being demolished this month.
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BLENHEIM — A landscape design showing gently grassed terracing coupled with space for a commercial activity at street level at Number 2 High Street has won councillors’ backing at a meeting of the Council’s Community and Financial Planning Committee today.
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MARLBOROUGH — Summer has been kind to our gardens this year and everything is looking greener than is usual at this time of the season.
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MARLBOROUGH — Community cycling Mayor Alistair Sowman and his fellow cycling councillors will lead the way out of Seymour Square on Sunday 26 February for the annual mayoral community bike ride.
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MARLBOROUGH — A wonderful view of Marlborough can be seen from just off the state highway between Blenheim and Picton – from the hilltop cemetery that overlooks Tuamarina.
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MARLBOROUGH — Council has installed new signs at the Grovetown Lagoon where work is continuing to restore this environmental treasure.
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MARLBOROUGH — Sometimes due to family upheaval grandparents can find themselves unexpectedly raising a young family again.
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MARLBOROUGH — Refuse, recycling and kerbside collections The kerbside refuse and recycling collections will take place on Monday 6 February 2012 (Waitangi Day) as per a normal weekday.
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MARLBOROUGH — Deputy Mayor Jenny Andrews is urging people to get accustomed to using the Alfred Street parking building.
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MARLBOROUGH — Christmas and New Year is an expensive time of the year with gifts to buy and visitors in the house.
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MARLBOROUGH — Thanks to the rain there’s been little slowing of the grass growth over summer, making it a busy time for Council lawn-mowing contractors who have worked hard to keep our public spaces looking good.
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BLENHEIM — Improvements are being made to open up the entrance to the Blenheim Public Library.
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MARLBOROUGH — Share an idea The Marlborough District Council is preparing a management plan for the Taylor River Reserve and is keen to hear your ideas, comments and suggestions.
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MARLBOROUGH — Legal roads are not only those in regular use but also unformed roads, commonly known as paper roads.
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BLENHEIM — The clean white lines of the street sculpture gracing Bythell Place have been restored.
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MARLBOROUGH — Physiotherapists can help some older people with health problems which affect mobility, balance, strength and fitness.
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MARLBOROUGH — The Marlborough District Council looks after just under six thousand street trees and a myriad of specimen trees in our parks and reserves and on other Council-administered land.
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MARLBOROUGH — Appetites often diminish with age so it’s particularly important the food that is consumed is nutritious.
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MARLBOROUGH — The Blind River community, spraying, earthmoving and mowing contractors and the Marlborough District Council are working hard to stop the spread of Chilean needlegrass (Nassella neesiana).
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MARLBOROUGH — Boaties heading to the Portage can pull up to a new jetty now the Council has replaced the old wooden jetty that used to serve this busy stop-off point in the Kenepuru Sound.
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MARLBOROUGH — Late last year new cycle lanes were introduced to help improve road safety, especially for active road users – cyclists.
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MARLBOROUGH — Here’s an easy New Year’s resolution that will help to get your personal finances under more control: arrange to pay your rates by direct debit.
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BLENHEIM — Five hundred resource management and planning professionals, business, local and central government leaders from New Zealand and overseas will visit Blenheim on 1-4 May 2012 for the New Zealand Planning Institute’s national conference.
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BLENHEIM — Safe, free car parking under cover is available at the Alfred Street parking building after 1.00 pm on a Saturday and on Sundays.
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MARLBOROUGH — Sometimes older people can find themselves in unhappy circumstances where carers or relatives are taking advantage of their frailty.
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MARLBOROUGH — Disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods and storms can strike at any time, sometimes without warning.
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BLENHEIM — The Council’s contractors do the rounds of the central business area streets every day between 4.00 am and 8.00 am, emptying bins and sweeping the streets and footpaths.
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MARLBOROUGH — Campers who want to enjoy our beautiful outdoors are well served by at least 19 commercial camping grounds plus dozens of DOC campsites around the Kaikoura-Blenheim-Picton-Sounds region.
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