Local Democracy Reporter - Marlborough
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![Trees ‘poisoned’ at home of cricket in Marlborough](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Trees ‘poisoned’ at home of cricket in Marlborough
An arborist noticed holes had been drilled into the large plane trees at a Blenheim park.
![Millions needed for fix: Marlborough town at great risk if stopbanks fail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Millions needed for fix: Marlborough town at great risk if stopbanks fail
Risk to human life means $9 million repairs are necessary, says councillor.
![‘Word banking’ Te reo Māori street names not seen as helpful](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
‘Word banking’ Te reo Māori street names not seen as helpful
"It needs to resonate with an area, it needs to speak to the whenua."
![Over 100 holes left by metal detecting at Marlborough’s premier park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Over 100 holes left by metal detecting at Marlborough’s premier park
Metal detecting is not allowed on Marlborough's parks and reserves.
![Once in a generation: 'Shovel-ready' Picton terminal finally set for movement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Once in a generation: 'Shovel-ready' Picton terminal finally set for movement
The current terminal will be demolished in 2023.