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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 25]
Marlborough’s Olympic Gold Medallist Traded Rugby For Rowing
Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 4:15 pm | Marlborough District Council
For someone who took up rowing to help his rugby, Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist Tom Murray has sure gone to some extraordinary lengths in the process. “It was the belief that rowing would be beneficial for my rugby career that got me started. ... More >>
Wairau Diversion Campsite Partially Reopens
Monday, 4 October 2021, 3:45 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Wairau Diversion Reserve at Neal Road, Marshlands, near Blenheim, is partially open again for responsible camping, fishing and whitebaiting from tomorrow, 5 October. Overnight camping is permitted in the camping zone only, under the Council’s Responsible ... More >>
Marlborough’s Road To Recovery – 1 October Update
Friday, 1 October 2021, 4:36 pm | Marlborough District Council
It’s a long road to recovery in Marlborough but the Queen Charlotte Track has just reached the final distance marker. Just in time for the school holidays, the track has fully reopened for people to get out and explore their ‘brilliant backyard’. ... More >>
Clock Counts Down On Sports Hub Completion
Friday, 1 October 2021, 10:29 am | Marlborough District Council
Councillors have been taken on a tour of the new Lansdowne Park Sports Hub as the project nears completion. Councillor Michael Fitzpatrick, who holds the Community and Sports Centres portfolio, says Councillors were blown away by the building’s ... More >>
Improved Security To Reduce Carpark Vandalism
Thursday, 30 September 2021, 2:42 pm | Marlborough District Council
New security measures have been approved by Council’s Assets and Services Committee in a bid to combat recurring vandalism of the Alfred Street carpark building. Councillor Brian Dawson, who holds the parking portfolio, says unfortunately over the years ... More >>
Alfred St Carpark Building Changing To Pay By Plate
Thursday, 30 September 2021, 12:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
Waiting for a paper ticket and the barrier arm to lift in the Alfred Street carpark building will soon be a thing of the past when the 10 year old parking system moves to Pay by Plate in November Council’s Assets and Services Committee today agreed, ... More >>
Marlborough’s Road To Recovery – 28 September Update
Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 4:49 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Sounds’ residents now have more time to obtain ‘resident’ or ‘essential’ passes for the Kenepuru Road, now required from the Linkwater turnoff as far as Mahau Bay Road, and for Moetapu Bay Road. Due to a high demand of requests received, Marlborough ... More >>
Free Bus Travel To Vaccine Appointments
Monday, 27 September 2021, 3:19 pm | Marlborough District Council
From today, Marlborough District Council, with the support of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, is offering free public transport for Marlborough residents and their caregivers or dependents to attend Covid-19 vaccine appointments. Free travel is a single return ... More >>
Marlborough’s Road To Recovery – 24 September Update
Friday, 24 September 2021, 4:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Sounds’ residents affected by the damage to the Kenepuru Road today heard details of the recovery roadworks plan for their area, including further support that has been arranged to help them. Marlborough is facing a lengthy ‘Road to Recovery’ ... More >>
Marlborough’s Road To Recovery – Marlborough Does The Mahi
Friday, 24 September 2021, 12:27 pm | Marlborough District Council
The mahi is going to continue for some time but Marlborough is up for it. Almost 10 weeks on from the storm that caused chaos in the Marlborough region on 17 July, the Marlborough District Council is taking stock of what was an extreme weather event. ... More >>
Community Responds To Draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Wednesday, 22 September 2021, 2:26 pm | Marlborough District Council
One hundred and ninety people had their say on the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw, with the submission period now closed. Council Strategic Planner, Sarah Edmonds says the submission period provided a chance for everyone to be heard on the proposal. ... More >>
Local Recovery Transition Period Extended In Marlborough
Wednesday, 22 September 2021, 10:49 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s Mayor John Leggett today extended the local transition period from the region’s recent state of emergency caused by the 17 July storm for a further 28 days for several rural areas. The notice of extension of the local recovery transition ... More >>
Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 17 September Update
Friday, 17 September 2021, 5:07 pm | Marlborough District Council
Public access, with some restrictions, along the length of Queen Charlotte Drive is just around the corner. The Marlborough Roads Recovery Team is driving hard to open the scenic corridor between Picton and Havelock to the public, with some restrictions, ... More >>
A Blenheim bus with no name . . .
Thursday, 16 September 2021, 3:37 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Council is still on the lookout for a new sponsor for the Blenheim bus service. More >>
Three Waters information webinar next Wednesday
Wednesday, 15 September 2021, 12:11 pm | Marlborough District Council
Members of the public are invited to attend an online presentation by Mayor John Leggett and Council Chief Executive Mark Wheeler on Wednesday 22 September. The webinar details are: Weds 22 September from 5:30 pm to 7.00 pm MDC Three Waters Webinar - ... More >>
Marlborough’s Road To Recovery – 14 September Update
Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 4:06 pm | Marlborough District Council
Link Pathway volunteers working on The Grove section of the trail which is now open for use. The road to recovery in Marlborough also includes a long walk or two. July’s weather event not only caused significant damage to the region’s roading network ... More >>
Improved freshwater in at-risk catchments in Marlborough
Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 8:52 am | Marlborough District Council
Catchment Condition Surveys are now largely complete in Marlborough meaning improved freshwater quality in several catchments is another step closer. More >>
Three Waters report and recommendations go to Council
Friday, 10 September 2021, 3:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
An in-depth report examining the Government’s Three Waters reform proposals and what they mean for Marlborough has been tabled for consideration at the full Council meeting next Thursday 16 September. The report includes analysis by Marlborough District ... More >>
Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 10 September Update
Friday, 10 September 2021, 10:06 am | Marlborough District Council
For the first time since Marlborough’s July 17 storm, stock truck and trailers have been able to navigate the flood-damaged Awatere Valley Road south of Blenheim. Allowed under very strict conditions, this week’s controlled truck access has come ... More >>
Representation review open for consultation
Wednesday, 8 September 2021, 2:37 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s review of its representation arrangements for the local elections in 2022 and 2025 is now open for public consultation. The closing date for public submissions is 5.00 pm on Friday 22 October. The Council supports ... More >>
