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Marlborough District Council
New Zealand
Marlborough District Council is a unitary authority with offices in Blenheim and Picton. It looks after Marlborough's outstanding natural environment, investing in its infrastructure, people and quality lifestyle. The region is well known as the centre of New Zealand's wine industry and for the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds.
Marlborough District Council - Latest News [Page 1]
Renwick Water Main Finished
Monday, 23 December 2024, 10:48 am | Marlborough District Council
“It’s been a $6M project that’s taken place with significant disruptions to residents as streets were excavated to accommodate the replacement of 9km of pipelines – that’s all finished now,” he said. More >>
Council Services – Christmas And New Year
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 1:23 pm | Marlborough District Council
All facilities are closed on Christmas Day. Normal trading hours resume from Boxing Day. More >>
Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan Submissions Open
Monday, 16 December 2024, 1:04 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council is required under the Reserves Act to develop a reserve management plan for the area that will help enable a mix of uses and values to be supported as well as putting in place policy to guide the day-to-day management of the Reserve. More >>
Future Path Of Destination Marlborough Confirmed
Monday, 16 December 2024, 12:07 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Destination Marlborough Future Path Project was initiated by Council in 2024 with the support of commissioners appointed after the collective resignation of the chairperson and board. More >>
Stock Trucks Travel Kenepuru Road For First Time In Three Years
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 10:18 am | Marlborough District Council
With final works still underway, a resident-only restriction for the same stretch of road is expected to be lifted from Tuesday 17 December, following a final safety review. More >>
Marlborough Mayor Welcomes Ferries Announcement
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 2:32 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Taylor said Marlborough District Council had consistently made representation to Government of the need to invest in the safety and reliability of this critical national transport connection for the long term. More >>
AA Long Term Rating For Council’s Financial Management
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 1:13 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Taylor said the rating reflected positively on Council’s fiscal processes and governance and provides confidence to Marlborough residents and ratepayers. More >>
Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award Nominations Open Today - MDC
Friday, 29 November 2024, 2:55 pm | Marlborough District Council
Nominations for the Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award close at 5pm on 24 January 2025. The award will be presented at a formal ceremony in April 2025. More >>
Kenepuru Road Restrictions To Be Lifted From 17 December
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:00 am | Marlborough District Council
“Vehicle restrictions will remain at 12.6m length and six tonnes in weight although a permit for a vehicle outside this length and weight can be applied for in advance. Permits may require pilotage, depending on the overall length of the vehicle and ... More >>
Seddon Water Leak Fixed, Supply Back To Normal
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11:12 am | Marlborough District Council
Water supplies to all customers should now be back to normal. If you need any assistance please call the Customer Service Centre on (03) 520 7400. More >>
Tech Hub Management Contract Signed
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 1:58 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough Tech and Innovation Hub is more than a co-working space and aims to build a stronger eco-system for startup businesses and entrepreneurs. More >>
Have Your Say On Council’s Annual Plan From Today
Monday, 18 November 2024, 9:53 am | Marlborough District Council
Your ideas on how we achieve our community outcomes will be analysed and presented to the Council’s budget meeting in April 2025. The engagement closes on 20 January 2025. More >>
Keep Off The Seagrass This Summer
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 1:17 pm | Marlborough District Council
“Our message is simple - don’t walk or drive on seagrass – please keep off. This will help us to protect these treasured ocean meadows,” Jorgia said. More >>
Chlorination Plans On Track
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 8:47 am | Marlborough District Council
National water regulator Taumata Arowai requires a residual disinfectant, typically provided by chlorine, to be added to water supplies by 31 December this year. That deadline won’t be met, but systems should be in place by mid-2025. More >>
New Bridge Spans Waihopai River
Monday, 11 November 2024, 2:50 pm | Marlborough District Council
“The new single-lane bridge is 110 metres long with seven spans. It towers nine metres above the river on piles that were sunk 10 metres into the river bed. It’s a very impressive sight and a big improvement on the old bridge infrastructure.” More >>
National Water Reform Work Ramps Up
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 4:57 pm | Marlborough District Council
At today’s full Marlborough District Council meeting, the mayor and councillors gave approval for staff to work with neighbouring Tasman and Buller District Councils to investigate water service delivery options. More >>
Council Services On Marlborough Anniversary Day
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 11:44 am | Marlborough District Council
Bus services will not operate on Monday 4 November. Normal services resume on Tuesday 5 November. More >>
Labour Weekend A Washout
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 1:27 pm | Marlborough District Council
The information graphic attached shows rainfall totals for this event covering the time period from midday on 24 October to 8pm on 26 October. More >>
Queen Charlotte Track Mountain Bike Access Trial ‘Positive’
Friday, 25 October 2024, 1:39 pm | Marlborough District Council
QCT Track Manager Tracey Green said the trial enabled the full length of the track to be accessible to all users during the peak period, offering a truly shared pathway for both cyclists and walkers. More >>
Have Your Say On The Future Path Of Destination Marlborough
Friday, 25 October 2024, 9:34 am | Marlborough District Council
Portfolio holder, Deputy Mayor David Croad said Destination Marlborough was established by Council as Marlborough’s regional tourism organisation (RTO) responsible for tourism marketing and management as a not-for-profit trust in October 1997. More >>
