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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 26]
Flooding creates perfect storm for some Marlborough business
Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 11:54 am | Marlborough District Council
The July 17 weather event has created complex challenges for some businesses in Marlborough. Determining just how many have been affected is one of the goals of a ‘flooding economic recovery group’ recently established by the Marlborough ... More >>
Council services at Alert Level 2
Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 10:57 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough along with the rest of the country (with the exception of Auckland) will move to Alert Level 2 on Wednesday 8 September. The change means a number of Council facilities will reopen but there will still be some restrictions at our libraries ... More >>
Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 3 September Update
Friday, 3 September 2021, 4:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
Safety must come first. That’s the message being delivered loud and clear from those working hard to re-connect Marlborough Sounds and Awatere Valley communities still isolated after the July 17 storm in Marlborough. Marlborough Roads Recovery ... More >>
District Council concerned at speed of RMA reform
Friday, 3 September 2021, 2:26 pm | Marlborough District Council
A submission by the Marlborough District Council on the Exposure Draft of the Natural & Built Environments Bill (NBA) has expressed concern at the pace and scale of the reform proposed. More >>
Oil spill response underway in Picton
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 2:31 pm | Marlborough District Council
Since the incident in Picton yesterday afternoon, when a Kiwirail shunt locomotive was submerged in Picton Harbour, an oil spill response operation has been underway. More >>
Taylor Dam closed to vehicles following extensive damage
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 1:31 pm | Marlborough District Council
The gates to Blenheim’s Taylor Dam have been locked to vehicles following significant damage to the dams grassed area on, or around, the evening of Monday 30 August - during Level 4 lockdown. Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Manager, Jane Tito, says ... More >>
Final call for feedback on draft East Coast Bylaw
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 11:36 am | Marlborough District Council
If you want to have your say on the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw now’s your chance before submissions close at 5.00 pm next Wednesday 8 September. More >>
Council services at Alert Level 3
Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 9:26 am | Marlborough District Council
As announced by the Prime Minister yesterday, Marlborough along with the rest of New Zealand (with the exception of Auckland and Northland) will move to Alert Level 3 tomorrow, Wednesday 1 September. The change in alert level means some Council services ... More >>
A Road To Recovery Like No Other
Monday, 30 August 2021, 4:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Awatere Valley Road where work is continuing as fast as possible to provide full access for rural families and stock and feed movements. Never has Marlborough faced a roading recovery effort to the scale it does at present. As bad weather has ... More >>
Councillor representation arrangements up for consultation
Monday, 30 August 2021, 2:09 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has reviewed its representation arrangements for the local government elections in 2022 and 2025, as required every six years under the Local Electoral Act 2001. The Council will now consult with the public, consider ... More >>
Marlborough’s Road to recovery – 27 August Update
Friday, 27 August 2021, 3:37 pm | Marlborough District Council
All eyes were to the skies today as Marlborough’s roading recovery efforts paused while a band of heavy rain passed through the region. More >>
Submission deadline extended for Grovetown Lagoon management
Friday, 27 August 2021, 9:03 am | Marlborough District Council
The public now have more time to comment on a new reserve management plan for the Grovetown Lagoon. Deadline for submissions was due to be 27 August but given the disruption caused by lockdown at Alert Level 4, the decision has been made to give ... More >>
Weather warning for Sounds and Rai Valley residents
Thursday, 26 August 2021, 12:36 pm | Marlborough District Council
With a Metservice heavy rain warning issued for parts of Marlborough for tomorrow, residents in already vulnerable and isolated rural areas are being encouraged to be well prepared. The checkpoint on Queen Charlotte Drive will not be operating tomorrow, ... More >>
Local state of emergency transition period extended
Wednesday, 25 August 2021, 4:27 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s mayor John Leggett today extended the local transition period from the region’s recent state of emergency for a further 28 days for several rural areas. The notice of extension of the local transition period, under Section 94D ... More >>
Road To Recovery – 23 August Update
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 3:16 pm | Marlborough District Council
Critical roading repairs required as a result of July’s storm in Marlborough are now continuing with urgency during the Alert Level 4 Covid lockdown, thanks to an exemption from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). “The Council applied ... More >>
Council concerned and will consult on Three Waters reforms
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 12:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Government’s proposed new Three Waters service delivery entities is very significant and also very concerning, Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says. “The Department of Internal Affairs has undertaken a large amount of work since commencing their ... More >>
Marlborough’s Waste Disposal Levy will focus on four Rs
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 10:01 am | Marlborough District Council
The four Rs – reduction, reuse, recovery and recycling – will be the focus of spending for the Marlborough District Council’s Waste Disposal Levy in 2021/22. More >>
Wither Hills Farm Park open except for Mountain Bike Park
Monday, 23 August 2021, 11:41 am | Marlborough District Council
Walking is permitted on all tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park under lockdown Level 4. The mountain bike park is closed. Biking can take place on the lower-risk, bike-designated trails only, outside the mountain bike park area. Marlborough District ... More >>
Road to recovery – 18 August update
Wednesday, 18 August 2021, 11:22 am | Marlborough District Council
During the Level 4 Covid-19 lockdown, Marlborough Roads and Waka Kotahi NZTA are responding to emergencies only. During this time, resident movements should be limited to essential travel. For more information about essential activities under Alert ... More >>
Lockdown closes Council facilities
Wednesday, 18 August 2021, 9:53 am | Marlborough District Council
Most of Marlborough District Council’s public facilities are closed in response to the Level 4 lockdown announced by the Prime Minster yesterday evening. Facilities closed from today include the Council offices in Blenheim and Picton, Marlborough ... More >>
