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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 29]
SH1 Wairau River Bridge Is Closed, Further Evacuation Area Advised
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 4:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough weather update No. 4 The State Highway 1 bridge over the Wairau River has just been closed. The river is running very high, just under the structure. Residents in part of the Lower Wairau have been advised to evacuate due to a stop bank breach More >>
Emergency Declared In Marlborough
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 1:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
A state of local emergency was declared at 12.20pm today by Marlborough’s Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor. “This declaration will ensure our emergency response team has all the resources it needs to effectively conduct evacuations,” Nadine Taylor ... More >>
Renwick Lower Terrace Residents Advised To Evacuate
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 1:28 pm | Marlborough District Council
Residents of the Lower Terrace in Renwick are being advised to evacuate their properties and stay with family or friends for the next 24 hours. This is necessary as the stop bank at Conders Bend is beginning to over top. The streets affected include Alma ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Update No. 1
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 1:09 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlburians are advised to stay at home and not travel today unless absolutely necessary. A large number of roads are closed – listed below. All sports parks are closed. If residents are worried about potential flooding of property, please call the Council ... More >>
Heavy Rainfall Expected To Bring Flooding To Marlborough
Friday, 16 July 2021, 3:10 pm | Marlborough District Council
The best plan for the weekend is staying home and off the roads, particularly tomorrow, Saturday. Very heavy rain and strong winds are expected over the next 24 hours, resulting in high river levels in the Pelorus and Wairau rivers and their tributaries. The ... More >>
Public Submissions Open For Draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Thursday, 15 July 2021, 8:47 am | Marlborough District Council
Consultation on the Draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw is underway from today and closes on 8 September. The draft bylaw proposes to prohibit motor vehicles on the beach between the Awatere and Waima (Ure) river mouths with an exemption for ... More >>
Trucking Company’s Creek Contamination Results In Prosecution
Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 10:14 am | Marlborough District Council
A Marlborough trucking company, Broadbridge Transport Ltd, has been convicted and fined $15,000 after discharging truck wash water on to land, which resulted in the contamination of the nearby School Creek waterway in Renwick. Broadbridge allowed ... More >>
Shelly Beach Reserve Enhancement Begins
Monday, 12 July 2021, 2:12 pm | Marlborough District Council
Work to enhance Picton’s very popular Shelly Beach Reserve is underway earlier than expected. Main contractors Simcox Construction have been able to make a start thanks to a gap in their busy works schedule. They are working across three broad ... More >>
Submissions Open 15 July For Draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Thursday, 8 July 2021, 2:55 pm | Marlborough District Council
Councillors voted unanimously today to move forward and open public submissions on 15 July for the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw. The draft proposes to prohibit motor vehicles on the beach between the Awatere and Waima (Ure) River mouths, with ... More >>
Council Gives ‘finz Up’ To High Performance Training Centre Concept
Thursday, 8 July 2021, 2:48 pm | Marlborough District Council
A proposal to convert the existing Council-owned sports administration building at Lansdowne Park into a High Performance Training Centre (HPTC) has received the full support of the Council’s Assets & Services Committee today. <img ... More >>
Time For TEAM Group To Pass On The Baton
Monday, 5 July 2021, 2:05 pm | Marlborough District Council
Even though the final whistle is about to sound for The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) Group, it’s definitely not game over for all those involved in Marlborough’s Covid-19 economic recovery. TEAM held the latest Marlborough Covid-19 Economic Update ... More >>
Take Care Out There On The Roads
Monday, 5 July 2021, 11:58 am | Marlborough District Council
Winter’s icy bite is here and with it there is an increase in the amount of ice on our region’s roads. Marlborough Road’s Manager Steve Murrin said motorists should take care, particularly on frosty and wet days. “Remember to always drive ... More >>
Mayor Comments On Proposed Water Reforms
Friday, 2 July 2021, 2:57 pm | Marlborough District Council
“I’ve had a chance to reflect on of the Government’s 3 Waters proposals, which were released to the public on Wednesday,” said John Leggett, Mayor of Marlborough. “Since I’ve been in local government, which is 11 years including two terms as ... More >>
Get On Board The Bus Marlborough
Thursday, 1 July 2021, 10:13 am | Marlborough District Council
It’s time to ‘get on board’ Renwick . . . The horn is sounding for Renwick residents, and Marlburians too, to take the bus – and why not? It’s hassle-free, affordable and free for SuperGold card holders travelling between 9.00 am and 3.00 ... More >>
Council Adopts Long Term Plan
Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 4:42 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Councillors adopted the Long Term Plan 2021 - 2031 (LTP) today. Mayor John Leggett thanked Councillors and staff for their work in preparing the LTP. “We’ve managed to keep this year’s rates increase to 5.1%. Although this ... More >>
Consultation Delayed For Draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 3:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
Consultation on the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw will open in two weeks due to procedural delays. Consultation was due to open on 1 July. Instead, an extraordinary Council meeting will be held next week to consider an amended statement of proposal, ... More >>
Mayoral Comment On Government’s Water Reform Proposals
Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 2:44 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Council will look closely at the information released by the Government on its 3 Waters proposals, Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said today. “From what we have seen so far there appears to be economies of scale and benefits for ratepayers and ... More >>
New Parking Fees In Place From Midnight
Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 10:53 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s new parking tariffs go live at 12am tonight but the first hour of free parking remains in place for Blenheim and Picton’s central business districts. Councillors endorsed this initiative remain in place for now, considered as part ... More >>
Central Government Requirements Force Freshwater Monitoring Charges
Monday, 28 June 2021, 9:09 am | Marlborough District Council
The Government’s bid to improve freshwater quality will result in new monitoring charges for permitted activities locally but the Council has done its best to be fair, equitable and transparent. Last Thursday the full Council adopted the recommendation ... More >>
First Hour Free Parking Extended
Friday, 25 June 2021, 10:49 am | Marlborough District Council
The first hour of free parking has been extended for Blenheim and Picton’s central business districts after Councillors endorsed that the initiative remain in place for now. The policy was considered as part of the Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-2031 ... More >>
