Stories by Maia Hart

Businesses are booming in Picton, with ferries out of action and people looking for somewhere to stay - and something to eat.

The volunteers left for Auckland on Friday to help with a "variety of logistical tasks".

The volunteers left for Auckland on Friday to help with a "variety of logistical tasks".

Disruptions common

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.

A person using a metal detector at Marlborough's premier park is believed to be responsible for leaving more than 100 holes.

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.

Fluttering shearwater/pakahā chicks from Long Island in the Marlborough Sounds have successfully been transferred to Cape Farewell for a second year.

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.

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.

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.

Specialists are checking the health of fish and tuatara left at a Picton aquarium after its owner finally relinquished control of the centre.

The Māori economy, aquaculture, aviation, forestry, the screen industry, technology and wine: these are the foundations of Marlborough's new economic wellbeing strategy.

A prominent meeting site for Captain Cook and Māori could soon have better heritage protection.