29 December, 2009 RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS DOCKS AT SHAKESPEARE BAY Port Marlborough’s Waimahara Wharf in Shakespeare Bay today accommodated the biggest cruise ship ever to visit Picton, the Royal Caribbean International vessel Rhapsody of the Seas. Read More>> 24 December, 2009 PICTON MARINA REDEVELOPMENT GETS THUMBS UP Port Marlborough’s new $2 million redevelopment at Picton marina has received high praise from boaties and locals alike. Read More>> December 21, 2009 NEW APPOINTMENTS TO PORT MARLBOROUGH BOARD OF DIRECTORS Port Marlborough Chairman, Mr Ed Johnson, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Keith Taylor and Mr Kerry Hitchcock to the port company’s Board of Directors. Read More>> 1 October 2009 PROPERTY REVALUATIONS HIT BOTTOM-LINE BUT TRADING OPERATIONS ON PAR The impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting treatments is behind a reported sharp dip in Port Marlborough’s 2009 annual profit result. Read More>> 3 December 2008 MEASURES TO REDUCE CONGESTION AT THE WAIKAWA LAUNCHING RAMPS Port Marlborough is introducing a range of new parking management measures to alleviate congestion around the launching ramps in Waikawa this summer. The measures aim to improve traffic flows and parking at the marina and, in collaboration with the Waikawa Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association, the Waikawa Bay launching ramp. Read More >> November 2008 SUSTAINABLE OUTCOMES FOR WAIKAWA SWING MOORINGS A working party comprising the Marlborough Berth and Mooring Association (representing mooring applicants) and Port Marlborough has been working hard since April, under the Chairmanship of a senior resource management planner from Marlborough District Council, to come up with a solution that will accommodate all of the moorings and allow space for future expansion of the marina. Read More >> November 2008 PORT MARLBOROUGH ANNUAL RESULT - YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008 Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited has reported a pre-tax profit of $7.33 million and net profit after tax of $5.99 million for the year ended 30 June 2008. Read More >> 28 August 2008 NEW APPOINTMENTS TO PORT MARLBOROUGH BOARD OF DIRECTORS Two local businessmen have been appointed to the Board of Port Marlborough NZ Limited to take effect from the company’s Annual General Meeting in December 2008. The two new directors, both of whom reside in Picton, are Mr David Wilkie and Mr David Brown. Read More >> 24 June 2008 GOOD PROGRESS IN JOINT APPROACH TO RESOLVING WAIKAWA MOORINGS Port Marlborough  and the Marlborough Berth and Mooring Holders Association (MBMA) have made a joint submission requesting more time to work together to find a long-term solution for moorings in Waikawa Bay.  In their application to the Commissioner, the MBMA and Port Marlborough have proposed that the current adjournment be extended for six months to enable the development of a sustainable Bay–wide solution. Read More >> 28 April 2008 PORT MARLBOROUGH PROPOSES ADJOURNMENT NECESSARY FOR WAIKAWA SWING MOORING SOLUTION Port Marlborough has proposed that the bulk resource consent application for 188 swing moorings in Waikawa Bay be adjourned to enable a comprehensive reassessment of boat accommodation space within the bay.  Read More >> March 2008 WAIKAWA MARINA EXTENSION Port Marlborough proposes to extend Waikawa Marina to accommodate approximately 500 additional berths, plus associated parking and services to support the expanded marina. Engineering design and supporting investigations for the Waikawa Marina extension proposal are now well advanced and Port Marlborough is moving forward with the preparation of a formal application for resource consents   Read More >> ARCHIVE OF PAST NEWS STORIES August 2007 PORT MARLBOROUGH TO BE STAGING PORT FOR MERIDIAN WIND FARM   Click Here >> July 2007 MILESTONE FOR KAIPUPU POINT MAINLAND ISLAND  Click Here >> May 2007 PORT MARLBOROUGH WINS KUPE CONTRACT  Click Here >> May 2007 WAIKAWA BAY MOORINGS UNDER REVIEW  Click Here >>