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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 15]
Council Progresses Local Water Done Well Proposals
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 1:39 pm | Marlborough District Council
The reforms aim to address New Zealand’s water infrastructure challenges and place emphasis on financial sustainability, appropriate regulation of water services and ensuring flexibility for communities and councils in determining how their services ... More >>
Wither Hills Farm Park To Close
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 3:59 pm | Marlborough District Council
Parks and Open Spaces Manager Jane Tito said FENZ had been reviewing the fire danger status daily over summer and, given recent extreme dry conditions, had recommended closing the park. More >>
New Funding Welcomed For Wilding Conifer Control In Molesworth
Monday, 24 February 2025, 11:23 am | Marlborough District Council
Environment and Planning Committee Chair Gerald Hope expressed appreciation for the new funding but said increased and ongoing funding is essential to stop and reduce the spread of wilding conifers. More >>
Council Services On Waitangi Day
Friday, 31 January 2025, 2:21 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Resource Recovery Centre, Re-use Centre and Waste Sorting Centre will be open from 8am until 4.30pm. The landfill will be open between 8am and midday only. More >>
New Café Concept Blends Creatives And Community
Friday, 31 January 2025, 1:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
The product is Café Create – a new bi-monthly breakfast gathering designed to celebrate Marlborough’s unique blend of creativity and community. The first get-together will be held at Karaka Café from 7.30am to 8.45am on Thursday 27 February. More >>
Decision Pending On Waitaria Bay Jetty
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12:54 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Roads Transport Recovery Manager Steve Murrin told councillors at Tuesday’s Assets and Services Committee meeting that it was important to get a report from WSP before making any further decisions to ensure the site and a replacement jetty ... More >>
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 >>
