Marlborough District Council Media Statement

Earthquake recovery update

Work is underway to repair river stopbanks in Blenheim that were damaged by the earthquake. Crews have repaired stopbanks at the Wairau Bar and Diversion, and are currently repairing a stopbank in Spring Creek. Further stopbank work is planned in Grovetown and Tua Marina.

A video of the stopbank repair work can be viewed at https://youtu.be/Qoal9X_fLzc

Marlborough’s Mayoral Relief Fund has reopened for applications, with grants available for up to $500. The fund committee has discretion to extend grants beyond the $500 threshold based on need. Information and an application form are available at marlborough.govt.nz

Marlborough Red Cross will operate a drop-in centre at the Cosy Corner Café in Seddon from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 15 February, 22 February and 1 March, for residents to pop in for a cuppa and a chat.

The Red Cross is bringing Australian disaster recovery psychologist Dr Rob Gordon to Marlborough in March to speak at a series of recovery workshops. Dr Gordon has more than 30 years' experience in disaster and emergency psychology.

A series of monthly community meetings and social gatherings are being held in Kekerengu on the last Friday of each month. The formal meetings begin at 5.30pm with BYO social gathering from 6.30pm.

ENDS.

Record.

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