Marlborough
Restrictions ‘inevitable’ for river irrigators in Marlborough
Several rivers in Marlborough are days away from being "shut off" from irrigators, worrying grape growers and farmers who just got through the region's second driest month in 90 years.
Blenheim aquifer affected by firefighting foam chemicals contamination - study
Firefighting foam contamination in Marlborough exceeds health guidelines for drinking water across an area of 200 hectares.
Council spends fraction of infrastructure budget due to 'lack of resources'
Money set aside for infrastructure projects in Marlborough is not being spent as the council struggles with a shortage of "council staffing, professional services and contractors".
Former teacher jailed for sex with students named
A former teacher who was jailed after being convicted for repeatedly driving two teenage boys to parks at lunchtimes for sex can now be named.
Illegal dumping prompts talk of kerbside collection in Renwick
Kerbside collection will be considered for the rural Marlborough town this year, after a spate of illegal dumping forced its recycling container to close.
Three ‘wonderful’ new bus services hit Marlborough’s roads
An advocate for Marlborough's silver-haired population has voiced support for three new extensions to Blenheim's bus service.
Crayfish company can’t find ‘permanent solution’ to launch boats post-quake
A crayfishing company has reignited an "emotional" battle to get its boats back in the water on Marlborough's east coast after the 2016 earthquake.
Picton port evacuated as gas leaks in nearby railyard
Picton's port was evacuated and ferries delayed while emergency services responded to a volatile gas leak from a rail wagon tank unit.
Marlborough farmer fears logging operation will destroy property
A recently widowed Marlborough dairy farmer says a logging operation that has sprung up on a neighbouring property is likely to destroy her farm.
Fisherman works to overturn proposed beach quad bike ban
The organiser of a petition against a proposed quad bike ban in Marlborough has been "given hope" after meeting with a top council boss.
Salmon farm submissions not giving full picture, campaigner says
A conservationist is concerned a third of submissions about an open-ocean salmon farm managed to "disappear" from a council website.
Family who gifted Marlborough beach slams possible quad bike ban
When the Marfells gifted their family beach to the government, they were hoping the public would get the same fun riding their "horse and cart" on the sand as they had. Video
Marlborough councillors reveal ‘new year, new me’ plans
Going paperless, getting fit and giving less time to "perpetually offended grievance hunters" are on this year's to-do list for Marlborough councillors.
'It's just nasty': Environmentalists abused over coast vehicle ban plan
Conservationists fighting to protect Marlborough beaches from vehicles say people abusing them should talk to the decision-makers instead.
Man shot in leg at Awatere Valley, Marlborough
A man has been airlifted to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition after being shot in the leg.
Neighbours back Kaikōura ratepayers campaigning to jump ship
Rural Marlborough residents have backed neighbouring towns trying to leave the Kaikōura council, but warn that small communities "don't get much" in the larger region.
Marlborough plans to exceed rate rise limit
Marlborough District Council is planning to bust its own limit on rates rises in each of the next three financial years.
More staff for councils as 'localism' seeks to add responsibilities
This year saw more responsibilities heaped from central government onto councils through new proposed freshwater rules, an overhaul of the country's three waters systems, and new "well-being" targets.
Council may scale back raised crossings at dangerous intersection
A plan to install raised pedestrian crossings metres from what is considered Marlborough's second-worst roundabout has hit a bump.
