Marlborough
'It’s a widespread disaster': Supply concerns as Marlborough communities cut off
Marlborough is moving into "recovery mode" today, but fixing what's damaged following heavy rain is going to be a "long game", says the region's civil defence controller.
'Please, help us!' - PM to assess Nelson flood damage
About 100 flood-affected people pleading for help at a meeting in Nelson have been told it will be a long road to recovery, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives to survey the region.
Council concerned at lack of guidance on biodiversity proposal
The Marlborough District Council says the adoption of a proposed biodiversity protection framework would see local authorities having to pick up some responsibilities currently under DOC's remit.
Households, communities stunned by storm and flood damage
The Mayor of Marlborough John Leggett has described the damage to his region from this week's intense and prolonged rainfall as eye-watering.
Heavy rain causes stock control and milk collection issues
The severe weather is causing issues for Nelson-Tasman and West Coast farmers, as a state of local emergency remains in place in both regions.
South Marlborough community plans river improvements
A group of south Marlburians who "make money" off the environment are working to improve the quality of two river catchments in their backyard.
What inspired Marlborough's Māori ward candidates to run at last minute
The region is set to have an extra councillor this coming term after two nominations for Marlborough's Māori ward came in at that last minute.
Nurse who stole from dead patient loses appeal against deportation
A Blenheim nurse who stole a credit card from two different patients has lost an appeal against his deportation.
July becomes Blenheim's wettest month on record
July saw more than 220 millimetres of rain falling in the Marlborough town, the highest monthly total there since records began in 1930.
Blenheim's sewage pumped into rivers to manage overflow
The move will contaminate rivers short-term but is better than letting the wastewater flow onto people's properties, a council three waters engineer says.
Blenheim's Marlborough Girls' College locked down after threat reported
Police are speaking to two young people after a lockdown at Marlborough Girls' College due to a threat this afternoon.
Three people arrested following weapons incident in rural Marlborough
Police have arrested three people described as dangerous following an incident where a weapon was brandished in Wakamarina this afternoon.
Marlborough mayor 'relaxed' about retirement: 'Change is good'
Standing for mayor feels like the right "natural step" for Marlborough's deputy Nadine Taylor.
Proposed Maitai Valley housing development challenged in hearing
The hearing for the proposed private plan change to rezone 287 hectares in the Maitai Valley begun last week with the plan's applicant and the public delivering arguments for and against the plan.
Kaihautū to build relationships between Marlborough council and iwi
Hara Adams has moved to Marlborough to take up a 'heavy' position with the council as the new kaihautū, manager of Māori partnerships.
Candidate dos and don’ts: Marlborough releases 2022 election handbook
A picture of a cemetery on campaign material? Believe it or not, someone has tried to make it happen.
Where the wild grapes grow: The stray vines in unexpected places
A Marlborough weed controller has been finding an increasing amount of wild grape and wild olive plants in the region.
'Quite a spectacle': Five Waco biplanes to take centre stage at airshow
Aviation enthusiasts can expect to see the largest gathering of Waco biplanes in Australasia at next year's Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow in Blenheim.
Richard Bradley, battler for Māori rights in foreshore and seabed dispute, dies
The late Marlborough iwi leader Richard Bradley is being commemorated as a brave and passionate Māori leader.
Speed limits on highway where seven people died in crash under review
The highway south of Picton where seven people died in a head-on collision this month was a road with "issues", but it was not the main focus for those tasked with looking after Marlborough's roads.
