Marlborough
Marlborough town residents don't let deluge dampen community spirit
Canvastown residents moved quickly to fortify what has become their place of refuge, the local Pelorus Tavern-Trout Bar, as the fast-flowing Wakamarina River swelled. Audio
Road closures impact Marlborough salmon farm harvest
Road closures due to last week's stormy weather mean King Salmon has not been able to harvest its fish.
River flooding costs upwards of $100m a year and rising - report
The average annual cost to repair homes damaged by river floods is more than $100 million and forecast to rise, according to new analysis.
NZ regional airline releases 'all-you-can-fly' tickets
A New Zealand airline is releasing $799 all-you-can-fly tickets, giving purchasers three months to travel as often as they like with the airline.
Residents re-entering flood-hit homes as property assessments continue
Evacuated families in the Nelson and Tasman regions are being supported to re-enter their homes from today.
Mayoral relief funds in devastated regions to receive another $200,000
The government is giving a further contribution to mayoral relief funds across Nelson Tasman and Marlborough, the Minister for Emergency Management says.
'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.
