Marlborough District Council Media Statement
Date: 17 April 2018
Colleges review ‘disappointing’
Mayor John Leggett says he was disappointed to hear that the co-location of Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ colleges has been put on hold by the Ministry of Education.
“Apparently all of the options are now back on the table, but we have lost three years while this has not progressed, which is a real shame.”
“There is no doubt at all that we need this investment in our secondary education facilities and that Marlborough deserves it. As everyone knows, some of our college buildings and facilities are well past their best.”
“I sympathise with the parents and the colleges over this. We had all hoped a solution was around the corner.”
“Council staff did assist Ministry of Education officials along the way as they looked at a number of sites around Blenheim. We advised them on what infrastructure each site would require, as well as land and property advice.”
“I will be raising this matter with Education Minister the Hon Chris Hipkins in the near future. My hope is we can move this forward again – after all we are talking about our children, the future of Marlborough.”
“Council will again offer its resources and expertise to the Ministry. We could play a more strategic planning role in the Ministry’s future discussions and proposals.
“Council is well placed to advise on property options in Marlborough and I’m confident we have value to add.” ... See MoreSee Less
Marlborough District Council Media Statement
Date: 29 March 2018
Marlborough dines out on Wellington flight change
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed Air New Zealand’s decision to shift one of its weekday Wellington morning flights to Blenheim to the middle of the day. The change will take effect from Tuesday 3 April.
“The new flight time provides greater flexibility for people travelling to and from Wellington from Blenheim. I’d like to thank Air New Zealand for listening to our community, who were keen on this change,” Mayor Leggett says.
The flight is scheduled to depart Wellington at 12:30pm, arriving in Blenheim at 1pm and will be operated by their 50-seat Q300 aircraft. The flight will depart Blenheim to return to Wellington at 1:25pm.
Ian Collier, Regional Affairs Manager, Air New Zealand says the schedule change has come in response to feedback from people in Marlborough around the ability to do a half day of business in Wellington from Blenheim.
“We are pleased to have been able to achieve this for the community after working closely with Mayor Leggett.”
Air New Zealand is also coming on board as a sponsor of Feast Marlborough in mid-May. Feast Marlborough celebrates the region’s food, with a diverse, four day event that brings local people, produce and culinary talent together, to share with food-loving visitors hungry to learn more about Marlborough’s products.
“We are delighted to help support Feast Marlborough,” Mr Collier says. “It’s rapidly expanded into a series of culinary events that celebrate the best of Marlborough’s stunning produce and wine.”
More information: feastmarlborough.nz ... See MoreSee Less
