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 2]
Local roads speed limit review - next steps
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 1:18 pm | Marlborough District Council
Feedback from Marlburians on Council’s review of speed limits on local roads has seen more than 470 submissions received from across the district. More >>
Sign up for ShakeOut
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 8:21 am | Marlborough District Council
Practice makes perfect, so now is a good time to enrol in this year’s ShakeOut, which is held all over the world to remind people about the right thing to do in an earthquake. More >>
Container return scheme announcement welcomed
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 10:47 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council and Auckland Council have welcomed today’s funding announcement by Associate Minister of the Environment, Hon Eugenie Sage, for the design of a container return scheme (CRS) for New Zealand. More >>
Final week for feedback on local speed limits
Monday, 23 September 2019, 3:44 pm | Marlborough District Council
With just four days left until submissions close on the review of local road speed limits on Friday 27 September, Council is encouraging Marlburians to have their say. More >>
Renwick infrastructure upgrade rolls on
Thursday, 19 September 2019, 1:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
Construction gets underway soon on a new water main pipeline, part of Council’s infrastructure upgrade for the town. More >>
Crinoline Bridge reopening next Tuesday
Thursday, 12 September 2019, 2:24 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Crinoline footbridge near The Quays-Riverside Park closed on Monday 9 September for repairs. More >>
Yealands Wines Awatere Hall official reopening
Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 11:32 am | Marlborough District Council
The newly renovated Yealands Wines Awatere Memorial Hall will be officially opened on Sunday 15 September and you’re invited to attend. More >>
Early feedback shows support for lower speed limits
Friday, 6 September 2019, 10:51 am | Marlborough District Council
Three weeks into Council’s review of speed limits on local roads, initial feedback suggests the majority of Marlborough submitters are in favour of lowered speed limits throughout the region. More >>
Urban development report shows improving land availability
Thursday, 5 September 2019, 3:03 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee heard today that there will be a good supply of zoned land suitable for housing over the coming years, primarily in the North West of Blenheim, despite a possible lag in ... More >>
Roll-out of Pay by Plate to Picton and rest of Blenheim
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 3:38 pm | Marlborough District Council
Following hot on the heels of the new Pay by Plate parking in Blenheim’s CBD, Council’s Assets and Services Committee recently agreed, subject to full Council approval, to begin phase two of the project. More >>
Meet the candidates meetings - Marlborough District Council
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 2:07 pm | Marlborough District Council
Local election candidate meetings are taking place this month, arranged by local organisations in the lead up to election day on 12 October. More >>
Crinoline Bridge closed next week
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 10:23 am | Marlborough District Council
The Crinoline footbridge near The Quays-Riverside Park is closing from Monday 9 September for repairs. More >>
Funding approved for local projects
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 9:40 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s Assets and Services Committee has approved just over $2.5 million for local projects through its Land Subdivision Account, funded by levies charged to developers for reserves and community facilities. More >>
Seddon boil water notice lifted
Monday, 26 August 2019, 3:10 pm | Marlborough District Council
The people of Seddon can finally celebrate - from today they have safe drinking water from the tap. More >>
Marlborough’s economic growth continues
Thursday, 22 August 2019, 3:18 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s economy grew a healthy 2.1% in the 12 months to June 2019, slightly below the national average of 2.5%, Infometrics says in its latest quarterly economic update. Marlborough has experienced some years of strong population growth. Health ... More >>
Have your say on local road speed limits
Monday, 19 August 2019, 10:30 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council is reviewing speed limits on all local roads across the region and Marlburians are encouraged to have their say. More >>
MDC Election Nominations to 3pm Tuesday 13 August 2019
Tuesday, 13 August 2019, 8:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor • Arbuckle, Jamie • Ireland, Rick • Leggett, John* Blenheim Ward (7 positions) • Andrews, Jenny* • Arbuckle, Jamie* • Dawson, Brian* • Flight, Matt • Martin, Meg (Independent) • Peters, Mark * • Roodakker, Gerry • Sowman, ... More >>
Waste funding welcomed
Monday, 12 August 2019, 2:42 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has been awarded $320,000 in funding from the 2018 Waste Minimisation Fund to progress two new projects to tackle the region’s waste. More >>
Grigg Drive Track provides greater access to Wither Hills
Monday, 12 August 2019, 12:33 pm | Marlborough District Council
A new track providing better walking access to the Wither Hills Farm Park will be officially opened on Wednesday 14 August. More >>
MDC Election Nominations to 3pm Thursday 08 August 2019
Thursday, 8 August 2019, 3:04 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor • Ireland, Rick • Leggett, John Blenheim Ward • Andrews, Jenny • Dawson, Brian • Flight, Matt • Peters, Mark • Roodakker, Gerry • Sowman, Thelma Marlborough Sounds Ward • Oddie, David • Taylor, Nadine Wairau-Awatere Ward • Arbuckle, ... More >>
