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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 22]
Victoria Domain Closed Briefly For Snout Track Upgrade
Monday, 20 November 2023, 9:29 am | Marlborough District Council
Picton’s popular Victoria Domain will close for two days early next week – 27 and 28 November – to allow helicopter access as works to upgrade the Snout Track get underway. Council Parks and Open Spaces Officer Kiri Whiteman said Marlborough ... More >>
VR Videos Delve Into Marlborough’s Wine And Aerospace Industries
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 12:59 pm | Marlborough District Council
Two captivating virtual reality (VR) 360° videos have been launched by Council, showcasing the wealth of opportunities on offer in Marlborough’s wine and aerospace industries. The videos are part of the ongoing #weloveithere campaign. They offer ... More >>
Final Countdown For Buildings
Monday, 13 November 2023, 9:13 am | Marlborough District Council
Demolition begins on two buildings in central Blenheim this week. The Council-owned Millennium Art Gallery building on the corner of Seymour and Alfred Streets, and the former Marlborough Clubs’ building at 6 Russell Terrace are both due to come ... More >>
Keen Response To Freshwater Sessions
Friday, 10 November 2023, 11:03 am | Marlborough District Council
There was a steady flow of questions for the Marlborough District Council freshwater team at the A&P Show and first community drop-in session at Ward. As part of the Government’s 2020 Essential Freshwater Package, Council is seeking more ... More >>
Don Binney - Flight Path Book Launch And Talk - Marlborough Art Gallery
Wednesday, 8 November 2023, 6:44 pm | Marlborough District Council
A free public art and book event celebrating the life and work of one of New Zealand’s iconic artists takes place at 2pm on Saturday 18 November in the Te Kahu o Waipuna atrium, 15 High Street, Blenheim. Marlborough Art Gallery and library is hosting ... More >>
Queen Charlotte Track Shared Pathway Summer Trial
Wednesday, 8 November 2023, 3:57 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Queen Charlotte Track is embarking on a trial this summer aimed at creating an inclusive year-round experience for walkers and riders . The trial, undertaken by Marlborough District Council and the Department of Conservation (DOC) with the ... More >>
New Harakeke Hubs To Connect The Community
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 9:55 am | Marlborough District Council
Young and old are invited to join together for the launch of the Harakeke Hubs concept in Marlborough next week. Council’s Community Partnerships Support Natalie Lawler says the new Harakeke Hubs are all about community connectedness – getting out, ... More >>
Fourteen Projects Receive Working For Nature/Mahi Mō Te Taiao Funds
Friday, 3 November 2023, 3:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
Projects spanning habitat restoration, protection and environmental advocacy have benefited from the latest round of Council’s Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme. The recipients were confirmed at yesterday’s full council meeting ... More >>
Blenheim High Street Closure From This Sunday
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 11:23 am | Marlborough District Council
Urgent work to upgrade the High Street pedestrian crossing in central Blenheim next to The Forum and bandstand will get underway from this Sunday 5 November. Pavers have become loose and a new surface needs to be installed. The works require a small ... More >>
Online Applications Now Open For Marlborough Youth Civic Awards
Wednesday, 1 November 2023, 10:52 am | Marlborough District Council
Do you know a young person doing wonderful voluntary work in the Marlborough community? If so, now is the time to nominate them for the biennial Marlborough Youth Civic awards being hosted in December. The awards were started by the Marlborough Youth ... More >>
Natural Aquifer Recharge Rates Focus Of Wairau River Research
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 1:50 pm | Marlborough District Council
A better understanding of how braided rivers such as the Wairau interact with groundwater systems is the focus of the Gravel Bed Rivers (GBR) National Research Project, now in its fourth year. Findings from this ongoing work were presented to Council’s ... More >>
Kenepuru Road Restrictions Change
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 10:54 am | Marlborough District Council
Vehicle weight and length restrictions on Kenepuru Road to the Heads have increased for residents’ vehicles. The new limits will mean residents’ vehicles up to 12.6m in length, and six tonnes in weight will be able to travel on Kenepuru Road and the ... More >>
East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw Reminder
Friday, 27 October 2023, 3:18 pm | Marlborough District Council
With summer approaching, it’s timely to remind the public about changes on Marlborough’s East Coast, including Marfells and Ward beaches. The East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw came into effect on 1 July and places rules on vehicle use along the coastline from ... More >>
River Health Report
Wednesday, 25 October 2023, 10:47 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough rivers are in good health when compared to others around New Zealand. Environmental Scientist Steffi Henkel told October’s Environment and Planning committee meeting that good water quality was a cornerstone of a thriving region. “Rivers ... More >>
Council Services On Marlborough Anniversary Day
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 11:12 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 27 October until 8.30am on Tuesday 31 October. Opening times for the waste sorting centre, transfer stations, re-use centre, resource recovery centre and e-waste on Marlborough Anniversary, ... More >>
Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study Wins National Award
Friday, 20 October 2023, 10:56 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study has won the Community Engagement category in the 2023 EMPA New Zealand Awards for Excellence in Emergency Communication. The award was presented at the Emergency Media and Public ... More >>
Bike Tracks Pay Dividends For Marlborough
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 11:02 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough is in line to host more large-scale mountain bike events thanks to the highly successful Skoda Cycling NZ Schools National Mountain Bike Championships held recently. The Wither Hills Farm Park, Gentle Annie Skills Area, Taylor Pass Forest, ... More >>
Protozoa Barriers On Way For Marlborough
Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 12:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
Most of Marlborough’s drinking water is safe to drink. The Blenheim supply, which delivers water to 10,700 households, is protozoa compliant with UV treatment in place to ensure cryptosporidium and giardia doesn’t enter supplies. Picton and Seddon’s ... More >>
Waste Sorting Centre Closed On 18 October
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 1:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre and Greenwaste Acceptance Facility is closed next Wednesday morning 18 October when a new weighbridge is installed. Power needs to be disconnected from the whole site while the new weighbridge is put in. It’s hoped ... More >>
Sea Level Rise Report Presented To Council
Thursday, 5 October 2023, 2:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
An initial coastal inundation assessment for Marlborough looking out 100 years has been completed by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), based on its national inundation assessment. The assessment is a first step in a ... More >>
