Stories by Maia Hart
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Online voting, civics education key to turnout turnaround
Online voting might still be the answer Marlborough is looking for to increase participation after concerns were raised by councillors about the low voter turnout in the most recent election.
Over 100 holes left by metal detecting at Marlborough’s premier park
A person using a metal detector at Marlborough's premier park is believed to be responsible for leaving more than 100 holes.
Could keeping cats at home become New Zealand’s norm?
While it might be "unusual" for a council to ask people to stop their cats from roaming, a predator-free organisation says there are good reasons to do it.
Second round of fluttering shearwater introduced to Cape Farewell from Marlborough Sounds
Fluttering shearwater/pakahā chicks from Long Island in the Marlborough Sounds have successfully been transferred to Cape Farewell for a second year.
Council tells Blenheim woman she has to stop her cat roaming
A Marlborough woman has been told she needs to keep her cat off her neighbour's property - but the council won't tell her who complained.
Fewer boaties in Sounds eases summer parking pressure
After dealing with an influx of boaties over the last two summers, it's been a "bit slower" to get started in Marlborough this season.
Meetings planned to discuss fate of Marlborough Sounds roads
The public's ideas on what should be done with Marlborough Sounds roads to make them safe and resilient to future flooding is being sought.
EcoWorld Aquarium’s ‘illegal occupation’ comes to an end
Specialists are checking the health of fish and tuatara left at a Picton aquarium after its owner finally relinquished control of the centre.
‘First of its kind’: Economic ‘wellbeing’ strategy launched in Marlborough
The Māori economy, aquaculture, aviation, forestry, the screen industry, technology and wine: these are the foundations of Marlborough's new economic wellbeing strategy.
More protection for site where Māori met Cook
A prominent meeting site for Captain Cook and Māori could soon have better heritage protection.