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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]
Have Your Say On Marlborough’s Local Water Done Well - MDC
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:08 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Nadine Taylor said, like the rest of the country, Marlborough faced major challenges in paying for and building its water infrastructure. More >>
QEII Winner Announced
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:39 am | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Taylor listed Felix’s recent successes which include passing his Grade 8 in violin (ABRSM) and piano through the Trinity College of Music. He achieved distinction in both instruments in the last three months of 2024. He also completed his Grade ... More >>
Next Café Create Coming Up
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:47 am | Marlborough District Council
The next event is on 1 May at the ASB Theatre from 7.15am to 8.45am featuring theatre CEO Joseph Casalme who will share insights into their community programmes. More >>
Council Surveys Sounds’ Seafloor
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 3:48 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Principal Coastal Scientist, Oliver Wade, said that a critical aspect of managing the marine environment is gaining a thorough understanding of its various components. More >>
Annual Report Shows A Year Of Recovery And Achievement
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 11:17 am | Marlborough District Council
Water infrastructure remained a focus, with new treatment plants in Renwick and Wairau Valley ensuring a clean, reliable water supply. More >>
Proposed Building Act Fees Consultation Opens Today
Monday, 14 April 2025, 11:16 am | Marlborough District Council
For 2025-2026, an overall increase of 2.2 per cent is proposed to Building Control group fees and charges and swimming pool inspection general rates to adjust for inflation along with several targeted amendments to better align fees with costs. More >>
Local Alcohol Policy Opens For Consultation
Friday, 11 April 2025, 10:35 am | Marlborough District Council
An LAP identifies the location of licensed premises and outlines whether further licenses should be issued in the district. It also outlines maximum trading hours and discretionary conditions that could be appropriate. More >>
Kevin Judd Named Marlborough’s Newest Living Cultural Treasure
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 5:05 am | Marlborough District Council
Mr Judd is the 2025 recipient of the award, open to nominations of individuals who have made an extraordinary, inspiring and significant contribution to cultural endeavour in Marlborough throughout their lifetime. More >>
Marlborough Mayor Welcomes Future Ferries Announcement
Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:45 pm | Marlborough District Council
Minister Peters today announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter Cook Strait service in 2029. The new ferries will be approximately 200m in length and 28m wide. Each will have capacity for 1,500 passengers and 2.4km of lanes for cars, trucks ... More >>
Marlborough Airport Temporary Car Park Closure From 1 April
Friday, 28 March 2025, 10:20 am | Marlborough District Council
The car park will close on Tuesday 1 April and works will start after Easter. Airport users are asked to use the long-term car park until the renovated car park reopens in June, weather permitting. More >>
Celebrating Our People, Our Past This May
Friday, 21 March 2025, 11:39 am | Marlborough District Council
Events will take place across Marlborough from 15 to 18 May providing an opportunity for communities to connect with their heritage in meaningful ways, Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Manager Nicola Neilson said. More >>
Wither Hills Farm Park To Reopen Midday Thursday
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 3:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Officer Kiri Whiteman said the risk had eased and therefore the decision had been made to open the park. Council closed the park on 27 February in the interest of public safety following talks with Fire and Emergency. More >>
Working For Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao Grants Open In April
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 1:06 pm | Marlborough District Council
In its sixth year of funding, $138,000 is available for projects that range from pest control to the restoration of wetland areas on public, private, or Māori-owned land in Marlborough. More >>
Marlborough Vineyard Trail Officially Opened
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 1:28 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Taylor said the trail boosted the existing cycle infrastructure and improved safety by taking cyclists off busy roads. More >>
Bus Fares To Increase From 1 July
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:04 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Roads System Manager Wayne Oldfield said the increase was in response to increased operating expenses, the need to maintain the service and to meet NZTA directive to the sector to increase the private share funding component which comes ... More >>
Draft Waste Management And Minimisation Bylaw Opens For Public Feedback
Monday, 10 March 2025, 2:37 pm | Marlborough District Council
Large scale events are also an area Council would like feedback on. At present all events in Marlborough require a waste minimisation plan but the new bylaw sets this at 500 people and is designed to capture major events, not smaller work or family ... More >>
Marlborough Matariki Event Fund Open For Applications
Monday, 10 March 2025, 1:35 pm | Marlborough District Council
The contestable fund aims to support events that recognise not only Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, the public holiday, but also the wider kaupapa and principles of Matariki. More >>
Trade Waste Bylaw Open For Public Feedback
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 2:58 pm | Marlborough District Council
The 2011 Trade Waste Bylaw is being replaced and anyone can make a submission in support or to oppose the proposal. More >>
Have Your Say On Grovetown Lagoon
Monday, 3 March 2025, 9:34 am | Marlborough District Council
The society has worked with iwi, the local community, school children and volunteers to restore Grovetown Lagoon for fish and bird life. Numerous native plantings have been established with boardwalks and bridges extending around the lagoon’s outer ... More >>
Tech Hub Officially Opened
Friday, 28 February 2025, 1:18 pm | Marlborough District Council
The opening attracted a crowd of local dignitaries including MPs Stuart Smith and Jamie Arbuckle alongside John Patterson, CEO of Marlborough Research Centre, Brendon O’Connell from AgritechNZ, Juliet Ansell from Bragato Research Institute and Richard ... More >>
