STUART SMITH MP for Kaikōura stuart.smithmp@parliament.govt.nz 0800 STUART
Wednesday 26 March 2025
On the job
Funded by the Parliamentary Service. Authorised by Stuart Smith MP, Parliament Buildings, Wgtn.
Combined culture
Page 4
Page 12
Support in the darkest times
Kobe conquers
Page 17
Wastewater worries for Lagoons future WILLIAM WOODWORTH
long hours, but as the sun’s rising, it’s hope of a new day and a brighter future”, said Cancer Society Marlborough acting manager Michelle Hunt “Everybody is here for a different reason, but really the same reason - to support
A Government bill outlining the future of water services has caused concerns about the future of Marlborough’s ability to manage its wastewater discharge. The Local Government (Water Services) Bill, part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms, stretches across the financing of infrastructure, consumer protection, economic regulation data and council-controlled organisations for water across the country. Rangitāne o Wairau General Manager Corey Hebberd says the proposed changes to public notification and wastewater discharge standards led him to speak at the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee last week. “Through this legislation and its water services regulator Taumata Arowai, the Government will set a national wastewater discharge standard to the receiving environment and if the consent is finishing, the water operator can apply to have their consent renewed for 35 years if it meets the standards.” “If treatment plants meet the current standard, 35-year consents go straight through with no public notification requirement which I find odd for a government that talks about devolving things out to communities.
CONTINUES PAGE 2
CONTINUES PAGE 3
The Relay for Life’s Candlelight Ceremony left everyone thinking of those in their lives who have been affected by cancer. Photo: William Woodworth.
WILLIAM WOODWORTH Over 600 Marlburians spent their weekend supporting locals living with cancer and commemorating those they have lost to the disease at the Relay for Life. Between the 52 teams, the $125,000 Cancer Society Marlborough fundrais-
ing goal was met during the Relay’s first laps, while many Marlburians took their turn walking through Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday morning at Lansdowne Park. “We walk through the night in the dark, because when you have cancer or are going through treatment, there’s some
Come and meet our friendly assistant,
Bam-Bam!
Classic Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes prepared by our professional international team who love to exceed your expectations! Fully licensed, BYO wine.
Phone 03 579 1118 or 577 5973 for bookings. Or order online at www.bamboogarden.co.nz 31 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim | OPEN 7 DAYS Lunch: 11am – 2pm, Dinner: 4.30 – 9pm, Takeaway: from 4.30pm
LOCALLY OWNED BY TOP SOUTH MEDIA
Bam-Bam uses courteous greetings, can sing Happy Birthday or a love song for special occasions, and uses shelves built into its body to help carry away heavy plates.
www.bamboogarden.co.nz
marlboroughapp.co.nz