MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Sounds News Marlborough secures road recovery funding Council has been successful in its bid to gain further central Government funding to help repair its storm-damaged roads. Two heavy rain events in July 2021 and August 2022 caused extensive damage across its network running into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Last week the Waka Kotahi board agreed to fund 95 per cent of $52.39M, or $49.77M The Council would provide the remaining five percent, or $2.62M. "This is fantastic news and I'd like to thank everyone who contributed to this outcome. Mayor Nadine Taylor said. "Thanks in particular to Waka Kotahi for agreeing to the financial assistance rate (FAR) of 95 per cent. I understand and appreciate the Government is under significant pressure and facing funding requests from North Island regions for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery and rebuild. The new funding enables Awatere Valley, Northbank and Waihopal Valley road repairs to be completed, as well as a one year extension of barge and water taxi subsidies in the Marlborough Sounds. The new money also includes funding for design for repairing high priority sites on Queen Charlotte Drive, and costs for some repairs in the Sounds that are Access to maintain access, prior to the outcome of the Mariborough Sounds Future This is great news for our communities. There is however some way to go with the next round of public engagement Council is conducting on the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study coming up at the end of this month, when we will be seeking public feedback on the emerging preferred option for each of the five damaged areas in the Sounds. For further information on the Study and the drop-in and online meetings taking place from 20 to 28 June, go to: www.merborough.govt.nz/services/roads-and-transport! marlborough-sounds-future-access-study/2023-public-consultation-msfas Previous funding allocations of $85.3M and $3.45M were provided at a 95 percent FAR by Waka Kotahi, bringing Marlborough's total storm recovery funding to date to $141.14M Marlborough to host world's largest expedition race Council has won the rights to host One NZ GODZONE, New Zealand's most iconic adventure race. Marlborough's distinctive landscapes and adventurous locations will form the backdrop for the world's largest expedition race from 29 February to 8 March 2024. Mayor Nadine Taylor said hosting the prestigious outdoor event that brings plenty of regional economic and promotional benefits is an honour. "We're excited and really looking forward to hosting competitors and supporters to the One NZ GODZONE next year," she said, "GODZONE competitors will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience amongst our amazing mountains, rivers, lakes and coastline. One NZ GODZONE consistently attracts the world's best adventure racers to compete alongside a large contingent of Kiwi and Aussie competitors. Event director Warren Bates says Marlborough is a thrilling new South Island location for competitors. "Marlborough offers more than just incredible sunshine hours with all the ingredients for a visually stunning GODZONE chapter. We are eager to visit this region for the first time and expect teams to be similarly pumped. Rockrevement repairs of Limestone in the Aotere Volley The gruelling non-stop multiday One NZ GODZONE pitches teams of four against each other as they navigate their own route across an unrelenting course that includes mountain biking, trekking, packrafting. ropes and coasteering. Council's Regional Events Advisor Samantha Young said it is exciting for the region to welcome the unique event next year with plenty on offer for all those involved. Adventurers young and old are spot for choice here in Marlborough with stunning landscapes and spectacular natural backgrounds with a great choice of outdoor activities," she said. Marlborough is famous for offering something for everyone, and we hope competitors, support crews staff, volunteers and media alike wil t have the chance to immerse themselves in the vast array of attractions and activities the region offers. That includes enjoying a taste of what it's like to live Marlborough-from the wonderful arts, heritage and culture, stunning Marlborough Sounds to the delicious gourmet cuisine and award-winning cellar doors. Entries for the race open on 1 July 2023 and the course route remains secret until the event starts. Harbour Master He krero n te Kaunihera o Wairau fa.. in A GODZONE tem trekking on Mt Tero during the lost race A stunning Marlborough londicape GODZONE porticipants Council's Harbours team - working to ensure our waterways are safe for everyone to enjoy. Contact the Harbourmaster's Office if you need advice or information about Marlborough's harbours. 03 520 7400 | HARBOURS MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZI 03 520 7400 15 SEYMOUR STREET, BLENHEIM, 7201 NEW ZEALAND MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Sounds News Marlborough secures road recovery funding Council has been successful in its bid to gain further central Government funding to help repair its storm - damaged roads . Two heavy rain events in July 2021 and August 2022 caused extensive damage across its network running into the hundreds of millions of dollars . Last week the Waka Kotahi board agreed to fund 95 per cent of $ 52.39M , or $ 49.77M The Council would provide the remaining five percent , or $ 2.62M . " This is fantastic news and I'd like to thank everyone who contributed to this outcome . Mayor Nadine Taylor said . " Thanks in particular to Waka Kotahi for agreeing to the financial assistance rate ( FAR ) of 95 per cent . I understand and appreciate the Government is under significant pressure and facing funding requests from North Island regions for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery and rebuild . The new funding enables Awatere Valley , Northbank and Waihopal Valley road repairs to be completed , as well as a one year extension of barge and water taxi subsidies in the Marlborough Sounds . The new money also includes funding for design for repairing high priority sites on Queen Charlotte Drive , and costs for some repairs in the Sounds that are Access to maintain access , prior to the outcome of the Mariborough Sounds Future This is great news for our communities . There is however some way to go with the next round of public engagement Council is conducting on the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study coming up at the end of this month , when we will be seeking public feedback on the emerging preferred option for each of the five damaged areas in the Sounds . For further information on the Study and the drop - in and online meetings taking place from 20 to 28 June , go to : www.merborough.govt.nz/services/roads-and-transport ! marlborough - sounds - future - access - study / 2023 - public - consultation - msfas Previous funding allocations of $ 85.3M and $ 3.45M were provided at a 95 percent FAR by Waka Kotahi , bringing Marlborough's total storm recovery funding to date to $ 141.14M Marlborough to host world's largest expedition race Council has won the rights to host One NZ GODZONE , New Zealand's most iconic adventure race . Marlborough's distinctive landscapes and adventurous locations will form the backdrop for the world's largest expedition race from 29 February to 8 March 2024 . Mayor Nadine Taylor said hosting the prestigious outdoor event that brings plenty of regional economic and promotional benefits is an honour . " We're excited and really looking forward to hosting competitors and supporters to the One NZ GODZONE next year , " she said , " GODZONE competitors will have a once - in - a - lifetime experience amongst our amazing mountains , rivers , lakes and coastline . One NZ GODZONE consistently attracts the world's best adventure racers to compete alongside a large contingent of Kiwi and Aussie competitors . Event director Warren Bates says Marlborough is a thrilling new South Island location for competitors . " Marlborough offers more than just incredible sunshine hours with all the ingredients for a visually stunning GODZONE chapter . We are eager to visit this region for the first time and expect teams to be similarly pumped . Rockrevement repairs of Limestone in the Aotere Volley The gruelling non - stop multiday One NZ GODZONE pitches teams of four against each other as they navigate their own route across an unrelenting course that includes mountain biking , trekking , packrafting . ropes and coasteering . Council's Regional Events Advisor Samantha Young said it is exciting for the region to welcome the unique event next year with plenty on offer for all those involved . Adventurers young and old are spot for choice here in Marlborough with stunning landscapes and spectacular natural backgrounds with a great choice of outdoor activities , " she said . Marlborough is famous for offering something for everyone , and we hope competitors , support crews staff , volunteers and media alike wil t have the chance to immerse themselves in the vast array of attractions and activities the region offers . That includes enjoying a taste of what it's like to live Marlborough - from the wonderful arts , heritage and culture , stunning Marlborough Sounds to the delicious gourmet cuisine and award - winning cellar doors . Entries for the race open on 1 July 2023 and the course route remains secret until the event starts . Harbour Master He krero n te Kaunihera o Wairau fa .. in A GODZONE tem trekking on Mt Tero during the lost race A stunning Marlborough londicape GODZONE porticipants Council's Harbours team - working to ensure our waterways are safe for everyone to enjoy . Contact the Harbourmaster's Office if you need advice or information about Marlborough's harbours . 03 520 7400 | HARBOURS MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZI 03 520 7400 15 SEYMOUR STREET , BLENHEIM , 7201 NEW ZEALAND