Articles tagged with Marlborough
Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod Seasonal Closure Extended for Sustainability
1 month ago | 211 viewsOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced an extended seasonal closure for blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds, aiming to reduce fishing pressure and support sustainability. Commercial catch limits for the fish stock were reduced in 2022 due to concerns about high fishing pressure impacting the fishery. An advisory group has been established to provide expertise on improving the health of the blue cod population, with further exploration of factors affecting the fishery planned for the future.
Tags: Shane Jones Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery sustainability closure fishing pressure advisory group commercial catch limits spawningRegional Polytechnic Revival: 10 Institutions Restored for Strong Communities & Economic Growth
2 months ago | 821 viewsTen polytechnics will be re-established from 1 January 2026, aiming to restore regional decision-making and support economic growth, according to Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds. The move is part of building a locally led and future-focused vocational education system, following extensive industry feedback. The new federation will include ten polytechnics, with Te Pūkenga acting as a transitional entity for up to a year to manage unallocated programmes and support the handover process.
Tags: Penny Simmonds Vocational Education Minister Ara Institute of Canterbury Eastern Institute of Technology Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Southern Institute of Technology Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Waikato Institute of Technology Unitec Institute of Technology Manukau Institute of TechnologyNew Dialysis Unit in Blenheim to Provide Life-Changing Support for Local Patients & Families
2 months ago | 852 viewsA new dialysis unit is set to open in Blenheim, providing crucial support for local patients and their families, reducing the need for extensive travel to Nelson Hospital. The initiative aims to ease the burden on patients, support self-dialysis capabilities, and address the growing need for kidney care in the region. The project is a collaborative effort involving various healthcare providers, local charities, and community organizations, showcasing a commitment to responsive and locally led healthcare services.
Tags: Simeon Brown Marlborough Health Minister Nelson Hospital dialysis unit healthcare local communities patients families Marlborough Primary HealthFerry Holdings Announces Infrastructure Agreements with Ports and KiwiRail for Arrival of New Ferries by 2029
2 months ago | 737 viewsFerry Holdings has reached agreement with CentrePort, Port Marlborough and KiwiRail on core infrastructure scope, Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today. The agreements set out the scope of physical work and equipment to be delivered by 2029 when two new ferries arrive, with port and KiwiRail agreements to be entered later this year to confirm the investment splits between Ferry Holdings and each other company and other commercial terms. “This is not our first regatta, as this no-nonsense infrastructure focus is what was supposed to happen in 2020 until poor management and a lack of oversight allowed iReX to blow out.
Tags: Centreport Dublin street Ferry holdings Holdings Kiwirail Marlborough Port marlborough Wellington Winston petersGovernment Facilitates Support for Flood-Affected Farmers in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough Regions
2 months ago | 736 viewsThe Government today classified the flooding across the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions as a medium-scale adverse event unlocking extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. “Last week’s deluge damaged infrastructure such as livestock fences, culverts, and tracks, and left pasture and orchards covered in silt and flood debris,” Mr McClay says. “The Government is making up to $100,000 available to support and coordinate recovery efforts, including up to $20,000 for the Top of the South Rural Support Trust.
Tags: Farmers Mark patterson Marlborough Mayoral relief fund Metservice Ministry for primary industries On farm support Patterson Rural communities Rural support trust Taskforce green Todd mcclay Top of the south rural support trustAttendance rates rose in Term 1 2025
3 months ago | 635 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour says this Government has prioritised student attendance and as a result we’ve seen every term since Term 1 2024 record higher attendance than the same term of the previous year. In Term 1 of 2025 65. 9 per cent of students attended school regularly, an increase of 4.
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