News and notices

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Rabbit Island Wattle

Wasp biocontrol helps halt Aussie invaders

The Sydney golden wattle (Acacia longifolia), native to south-eastern Australia, was introduced to New Zealand for ornamental planting and dune stabilisation.

However, this fast-spreading species poses a…

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Dumping fish waste a dumb idea

Some people may think they’re doing the eels and local aquatic wildlife a favour by providing a free feed, but they are potentially causing ecological damage.

In…

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Disappointment at desert island damage

There’s a little island off Māpua toward Moturoa/Rabbit Island in the Waimea Estuary where adventurers young and old have enjoyed exploring since early last century.

That island…

Parks, reserves and track closures

Reserve walkway - Little Kaiteriteri
The reserve walkway between Cedarman Drive and Kotare Place, Little Kaiteriteri is closed due to erosion under part of the walkway steps.

Our…

Pest and wasp control activities

Details of pest control activities carried out by DOC or Vector Free Marlborough. Notices will be posted here as we receive them.

Boil water notice

Monday 24 February - The boil water notice has now been lifted for the Eighty-Eight Valley Rural Water Supply.   

This means that residents and businesses connected…