But councillors think seagulls, and the "absolutely filthy" mess they make, need to be addressed first.
New Zealand
Wed, Feb 19
The East Coast Vehicle Bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to south of the Waima/Ure River, except for in a "yellow zone".
Tue, Feb 11
Multiple wineries failed to submit reports on time, and others discharged wastewater incorrectly.
Fri, Feb 7
Marlborough staff ticking off 26 recommendations for improving the team’s response to such scenarios.
Thu, Feb 6
Finding the right names for new Marlborough streets remains quite a peak to summit, with three new proposals dividing councillors.
Fri, Jan 31
"Everything in the new location is super modern and designed to give our customers more choice and a great experience," a store representative says.
Wed, Jan 22
The site has been the scene of three known crashes within a five-year period, including one involving a vehicle towing a caravan.
Mon, Jan 20
A routine inspection found some of the structural components in the jetty have "deteriorated significantly" since its last inspection in mid-2023.
Fri, Jan 17
Thirteen new sections off a flood-damaged road in the Marlborough Sounds have been granted consent, despite concerns about sediment runoff and the removal of vegetation.
Mon, Jan 13
An alcohol ban was first launched at the 2024 festival in February after a request from police.
December 27, 2024
At a council committee meeting last week, the council’s regional events adviser Samantha Young said the buses would not be available this year.
December 5, 2024
A development has been given the green light, provided an "acoustic fence" is built to appease neighbours.
November 6, 2024
NZ First MP Jamie Arbuckle has officially stepped back from his council role, recalling highlights but also the darkest day of his career during his valedictory speech.
October 31, 2024
Marlborough council's animal control contract manager said there had been six attacks on sheep in the past year and often many were attacked at once.
September 6, 2024
Last year, the rangers reported 61 instances of wood chopping from May 1 to the end of the year. It’s understood the wood was taken for firewood.
August 24, 2024
The trigger point for evacuating Spring Creek has changed as council revealed the findings from drilling into the cracked stopbanks that protect the small Marlborough settlement.
August 16, 2024
The icky items mean about a quarter of the region’s new yellow bin collection has gone to landfill.
August 8, 2024
NZ First MP Jamie Arbuckle has reflected on his decision to keep his salaries from both jobs, which triggered a political storm in May.
August 7, 2024
The Marlborough District Council locked the main doors despite handing management back to the Marlborough Historical Society, who has in turn padlocked the doors to stop council staff getting in.
July 11, 2024
Burial fees in Marlborough are estimated to increase by $1800.
July 4, 2024
Marlborough District Council deciding whether to take over management and staff at the regional tourism agency.
June 23, 2024
A report that went to full council on Thursday said the number of rabbits along the river was "extremely high".
May 16, 2024
He said he would look at his positions again in October when he would be able to resign without the council having to replace him and hold a costly by-election.
May 6, 2024
Several trees at Blenheim's Horton Park had holes drilled into them and a substance poured into the holes.
March 29, 2024
The proposal comes five years after the council decided — by a single vote — to increase cemetery fees.
March 14, 2024
