Local Democracy Reporter - Marlborough
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'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheep
Sheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.
'Hard one to control': Illegal wood chopping along Marlborough river
Firewood is believed to be the main motivator for the rise in wood chopping.
Too full to take the bait? Rabbit cull delayed amid food boom
'There is a lot of feed around at the moment and the weather is warmer than anticipated.'
Farmer ‘created animal welfare crisis’ to pressure Fonterra to pick up milk
Near 10-year legal battle between Philip Woolley, Fonterra, Marlborough District Council.
Picton reserve firearms ban ditched to tackle feral goats
Hunting will be allowed in Essons Valley for a select few.
Responsibility of wilding pine control taken to High Court
Farmer concerned council's chemical boom spraying will affect indigenous vegetation.
‘Not acceptable’: Marlborough winery fails to submit waste reports to council
“They need to submit their paperwork. If 38 did, and one didn’t, it’s not acceptable.”
Heritage-listed sheep pens to get facelift before 100th birthday
Sheep pens, a wet weather venue for the farmers' market, are set for some major repairs.