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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 27]
Get Ready For Wind And Rain As Gabrielle Moves South
Monday, 13 February 2023, 10:47 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough residents are encouraged to prepare for the worst but plan for the best as ex-cyclone Gabrielle travels south. Mayor Nadine Taylor urged people to be prepared. “The MetService has issued an orange warning to expect heavy rain in the Eastern ... More >>
Council To Trial Public Forum Initiative
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 9:21 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Economic, Finance and Community Committee meetings will be the site for trialling a new public forum, starting next month. The initiative will give residents the opportunity to talk, for up to five minutes, about agenda items relating to EFC ... More >>
New Freedom Camping Bylaw Set To Be In Place By May
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 12:20 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s freedom camping bylaw, which allows for freedom camping at 11 sites across the district up from just five originally proposed, is set to come into effect this May. The sites in which freedom camping will be provided for under the Responsible ... More >>
Green Light For Wheelie Bin Roll Out
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 9:34 am | Marlborough District Council
Wheelie bins will soon become the chosen method for kerbside recycling and rubbish collection after Council’s Assets and Services Committee gave the new proposal the go ahead. Assets and Services Committee Chairperson, Councillor David Croad said ... More >>
Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study Survey Launched
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 12:23 pm | Marlborough District Council
An online survey for the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study opens today. Council has embarked on the study to support the case for funding safe and resilient long-term access solutions for the storm-affected areas of the Sounds. The survey is for Sounds ... More >>
Renwick Cycle Trail Moving Forward
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 9:19 am | Marlborough District Council
The second stage in Renwick’s vineyard cycle trail is underway. The 6.5km section, linking the Allan Scott winery in Jacksons Road to Renwick using off-road routes, is part of a proposed 8.7km trail and connects with an existing section of off-road ... More >>
Reminder: Sounds’ Transport Access Meetings Next Week
Thursday, 26 January 2023, 3:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
A series of meetings is being held next week to gather information from Marlborough Sounds’ residents, ratepayers and businesses to inform the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study. The study aims to provide as much long-term access certainty in and ... More >>
Workshops Filling Up For Creative Marlborough Consultation
Monday, 23 January 2023, 5:12 pm | Marlborough District Council
The first of three workshops to develop a new Marlborough Arts and Creative Strategy is full. Project Manager Nicola Neilson, who is leading the review, said it was great to see such strong interest. “There are still places on the 28 February and 4 April ... More >>
Public Meetings Scheduled For The Sounds Later This Month
Friday, 13 January 2023, 2:01 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough community is invited to attend upcoming public meetings to provide input into the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study. The meetings are being held around the Sounds from 31 January. Council has embarked on the study, to support ... More >>
Work On Marlborough Mile Climate Site Set To Begin
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 3:55 pm | Marlborough District Council
Site works for the Marlborough Mile climate site start on Monday, 16 January, in Adams Place. The area, at the corner of Market Street and Maxwell Road, will be fenced off as contractors prepare the site for a new sculpture. Pedestrian access will remain ... More >>
Free Mental Health Courses In February
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 10:17 am | Marlborough District Council
Hato Hone St John is running three mental health wellbeing courses in the Marlborough Sounds, for people impacted by the July 2021 and August 2022 weather events. If your own mental health and wellbeing has been affected or you worry about someone else ... More >>
Calling All Creatives - Marlborough Needs You!
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 3:09 pm | Marlborough District Council
If you’re an actor, musician, dancer, photographer, designer, event manager, writer, painter, potter, poet or just passionate about the arts, Marlborough District Council is seeking your help to develop a new Marlborough Arts and Creative Strategy. Three ... More >>
Tumbledown Bay Road Opens In Time For Christmas
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 3:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
Road works on a severe under slip near the end of Tumbledown Bay Road were completed on Monday, allowing the road to open to public access. Council transport recovery advisor Steve Murrin said the Marlborough Roads team has worked tirelessly to get ... More >>
Travel Clean And Pest Free When Enjoying Our Waterways This Summer
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 12:27 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough region contains numerous rivers, streams and back-country lakes we enjoy when getting out and about, particularly over summer. Check, Clean, Dry Programme Manager for the Top of the South, Elaine Asquith, says it’s fortunate ... More >>
Marlborough Mayor Thanks Waka Kotahi Crews For SH6 Achievement
Sunday, 18 December 2022, 8:14 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Nadine Taylor has thanked Waka Kotahi for the hard work they have put in repairing the state highway between Nelson and Marlborough. The road reopens tonight at 6.00pm, earlier than planned. “Waka Kotahi staff and contractors have gone above and beyond, ... More >>
Study Seeks Access Solutions For The Marlborough Sounds
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 2:39 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has embarked on the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study, to support the case for funding safe, resilient and affordable long-term access solutions for residents, homeowners and businesses in the storm-affected areas of ... More >>
Echoes Of Blenheim’s Maritime Past As Masts Return
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 2:36 pm | Marlborough District Council
Refurbished masts from the historic scow A.S. Echo were lifted into place at The Quays, opposite the new Marlborough Library and Art Gallery in Blenheim, this morning. The installation is one of six sites included in the Blenheim Business Association’s ... More >>
Awatere Water Main Repairs Completed
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 8:39 am | Marlborough District Council
Repairs to the water main in Marama Road west of Seddon were completed this morning. The pipe was damaged yesterday evening by a contractor developing a vineyard. Council Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney said the recharging of the system ... More >>
Major Leak On Awatere Water Main
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 7:02 am | Marlborough District Council
The bulk water main in Marama Road near Higgins Road west of Seddon, has been damaged this evening by a contractor developing a vineyard. The Seaview, Grassmere, Blind River and Cable Station Road areas will be without water overnight while repairs ... More >>
Proposed East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw To Be Decided In 2023
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 9:46 am | Marlborough District Council
The newly elected Marlborough District Council will decide on whether to proceed with an East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw after the New Year. All current rules remain in place for this summer season. Following the 7.8 magnitude Kaikōura earthquake ... More >>
