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 13]

Runway Reseal Takes Off At Marlborough Airport

Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 2:42 pm | Marlborough District Council

Investments in maintaining and improving airport infrastructure are important to ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel in Marlborough, said Dean Heiford, chief executive of Marlborough Airport Ltd (MAL). More >>

Waitaria Bay Jetty To Be Closed

Thursday, 16 January 2025, 9:15 am | Marlborough District Council

The jetty was damaged in the August 2022 storm. A landslide lifted the section of the jetty closest to land & shunted the seaward portion of the jetty forward. At the time, some emergency maintenance was undertaken to reopen it, with a load restriction ... More >>

Nominations Close Soon For Marlborough’s Next Living Cultural Treasure

Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 3:27 pm | Marlborough District Council

The prestigious award is open to individuals who have made an extraordinary, inspiring and significant contribution to cultural endeavour in Marlborough throughout their lifetime. The award was established in 2012 by Marlborough Museum in partnership ... More >>

Marlborough Flags To Fly At Half Mast

Monday, 13 January 2025, 1:04 pm | Marlborough District Council

Sergent Fleming gave 38 years’ service to the Tasman Police District, which includes Marlborough, Kaikōura, Nelson, the Tasman District and the West Coast. More >>

Marlborough Takes Out New Zealand’s Sunniest Region

Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 11:41 am | Marlborough District Council

According to NIWA, Marlborough experienced New Zealand’s highest annual sunshine total during 2024 (2,769 hours recorded at Blenheim). More >>

Have Your Say On Annual Plan - Closes 20 January

Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 1:52 pm | Marlborough District Council

Council is seeking ideas and feedback as part of its annual planning process - simply tell us about your big idea or worthwhile project. More >>

Watermain Upgrades In Francis Street And Lakings Road

Monday, 6 January 2025, 5:47 pm | Marlborough District Council

The initial phase will take five weeks and affects the junction with Scott Street to halfway along Francis Street. The second phase will work from halfway along Francis Street to the junction with Redwood Street and will also take approximately five ... More >>

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 >>