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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 14]
Travel Clean And Pest Free When Enjoying Our Waterways This Summer
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 12:27 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough region contains numerous rivers, streams and back-country lakes we enjoy when getting out and about, particularly over summer. Check, Clean, Dry Programme Manager for the Top of the South, Elaine Asquith, says it’s fortunate ... More >>
Marlborough Mayor Thanks Waka Kotahi Crews For SH6 Achievement
Sunday, 18 December 2022, 8:14 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Nadine Taylor has thanked Waka Kotahi for the hard work they have put in repairing the state highway between Nelson and Marlborough. The road reopens tonight at 6.00pm, earlier than planned. “Waka Kotahi staff and contractors have gone above and beyond, ... More >>
Study Seeks Access Solutions For The Marlborough Sounds
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 2:39 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has embarked on the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study, to support the case for funding safe, resilient and affordable long-term access solutions for residents, homeowners and businesses in the storm-affected areas of ... More >>
Echoes Of Blenheim’s Maritime Past As Masts Return
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 2:36 pm | Marlborough District Council
Refurbished masts from the historic scow A.S. Echo were lifted into place at The Quays, opposite the new Marlborough Library and Art Gallery in Blenheim, this morning. The installation is one of six sites included in the Blenheim Business Association’s ... More >>
Awatere Water Main Repairs Completed
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 8:39 am | Marlborough District Council
Repairs to the water main in Marama Road west of Seddon were completed this morning. The pipe was damaged yesterday evening by a contractor developing a vineyard. Council Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney said the recharging of the system ... More >>
Major Leak On Awatere Water Main
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 7:02 am | Marlborough District Council
The bulk water main in Marama Road near Higgins Road west of Seddon, has been damaged this evening by a contractor developing a vineyard. The Seaview, Grassmere, Blind River and Cable Station Road areas will be without water overnight while repairs ... More >>
Proposed East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw To Be Decided In 2023
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 9:46 am | Marlborough District Council
The newly elected Marlborough District Council will decide on whether to proceed with an East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw after the New Year. All current rules remain in place for this summer season. Following the 7.8 magnitude Kaikōura earthquake ... More >>
New Artificial Turf Is The Real Deal
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 11:52 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough is set to benefit from a state-of-the-art artificial hockey turf to be built at Marlborough Girls’ College. Marlborough District Council has negotiated a long-term lease to build a new international-standard turf at the college’s ... More >>
Visitors Welcome To Kenepuru But Please Take A Water Taxi
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 9:12 am | Marlborough District Council
The damage sustained to Marlborough Sounds’ roads by the August 2022 storm was substantial, with over twice the damage of the storm of July 2021. Over 670km of Marlborough roads received damage, with over 4,000 faults. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2212/0979bc417028fe65e2b7.jpeg" ... More >>
Marlborough’s Economic Wellbeing Strategy Officially Launched
Monday, 5 December 2022, 10:24 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s Economic Wellbeing Strategy 2022-32, the first of its kind for our region, has been officially launched. Councillor David Croad, who holds the Economic Development portfolio, said the strategy is an exciting blueprint for Marlborough's ... More >>
Marlborough Response Team Earns National Accreditation
Friday, 2 December 2022, 9:43 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough volunteer emergency responders are now officially among the best in the country. The Marlborough Response Team recently became the second response team in the country to achieve new national accreditation standards, showing it meets ... More >>
Resident Satisfaction Maintained Despite Difficult Year
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 12:36 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has again received a relatively high resident satisfaction score, with 62% of residents saying they are satisfied with its services. While the satisfaction level had been comparatively high over the last decade, it decreased ... More >>
Final Chance To Have Your Say On Wheelie Bin Roll Out
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 9:46 am | Marlborough District Council
If you’re keen to see wheelie bins rolled out now’s the time to make your voice heard by making a submission, before Wednesday 30 November. Solid Waste Manager Dr Alec McNeil says it’s important Council receives feedback on the proposed changes ... More >>
Blenheim To Host Global Cities NZ Conference
Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 1:06 pm | Marlborough District Council
Delegates from around the country will descend on Blenheim next November for the Global Cities New Zealand Conference 2023. Mayor Nadine Taylor made the announcement at this year’s event in Wellington last week, saying she was delighted Marlborough ... More >>
Want To Learn More About The Proposed Move To Wheelie Bins?
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 3:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
If you’re keen to learn more about Council’s proposal to introduce wheelie bins, expand the rubbish and recycling kerbside collection area and replace coin skips with remote transfer stations, make sure you head along to one of the community information ... More >>
Roll Out Of Wheelie Bins Across Marlborough? Tell Us What You Think
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 9:21 am | Marlborough District Council
It could be a case of out with the bags and in with the bins if Council’s proposal to introduce wheelie bins and expand its kerbside collection service is approved. Changes to rural waste services are also on the cards and could see the removal of ... More >>
Mayor Nadine Taylor Announces New Council Line Up
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 4:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
New Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has appointed Blenheim Councillor David Croad as her Deputy Mayor. “Councillor Croad excelled as a councillor over the last three years. We work well together and I’m confident he has the qualities and skills ... More >>
Roads Re-open In Time For Long Weekend And Cruise Ship Season - Marlborough District Council
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 7:06 pm | Marlborough District Council
Queen Charlotte Drive, from Picton to Havelock will reopen to the public from 5.00 pm tomorrow, Friday 21 October in time for Labour weekend and the region’s first cruise ship visit of the season on Wednesday 26 October. Parts of Port Underwood ... More >>
2022 Triennial Elections: Declaration Of Result
Friday, 14 October 2022, 8:48 pm | Marlborough District Council
The final result for the Marlborough District Council elections held on Saturday 8 October is as follows. Mayoralty TAYLOR Nadine elected FLIGHT Matt excluded LIPPIATT Chris excluded OSMASTON Richard Money Free Party New Zealand excluded Nadine TAYLOR ... More >>
Consultation On Proposed Bike Park Opens
Thursday, 13 October 2022, 8:16 am | Marlborough District Council
Consultation opens tomorrow (14 October) on a proposed mountain biking skills area and tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park. This would include a permanent cross-country track, five skills areas and a shared pathway. If approved, the skills areas and ... More >>
