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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]
Senior Housing Development Site Blessed
Friday, 2 September 2022, 10:55 am | Marlborough District Council
A site blessing of Council’s new senior housing development in George Street was celebrated this morning. Tangata whenua iwi, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Toa led the dawn ceremony, with a kōrero followed by a karakia and karanga. ... More >>
Locals Urged To Support Te Tauihu Rāhui
Friday, 2 September 2022, 9:19 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlburians are urged to take note of the rāhui across the entire northern coastline of Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui that was put in place by Te Tauihu iwi following the recent flooding event. The rāhui took effect at noon on Saturday 20 August and covers ... More >>
Prime Minister Visits Marlborough
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 4:28 pm | Marlborough District Council
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden visited Marlborough on Thursday 1 September to see first-hand the damage to our region following the recent weather event. Joining her on her visit was Emergency Management Minister, Hon Kieran McAnulty, and Transport ... More >>
Gascoigne Street Closed For Sewer Main Upgrade Works
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 10:19 am | Marlborough District Council
An upgrade of the sewer main in Gascoigne Street will mean road closures in the area from Monday 5 September. For the past few weeks Council staff have tried to repair the sewer pipes but they have faced constant blockages, collapses and breakages. ... More >>
Community Awards - Nominations Open
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 9:18 am | Marlborough District Council
There are some amazing groups doing great things in the Marlborough community. If you know any, or participate in one yourself, it’s time to nominate them for the annual Marlborough Community Awards. Run in collaboration with Volunteer Marlborough, ... More >>
Inaugural Inter-agency Meeting As Marlborough Transitions To Recovery
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 3:29 pm | Marlborough District Council
Agencies working together following Marlborough’s recent weather event came together today to discuss the region’s plan for recovery. Marlborough’s Recovery Manager, Dean Heiford, said for the majority of Marlborough’s population life has returned ... More >>
Marlborough Moves Into Recovery
Friday, 26 August 2022, 4:02 pm | Marlborough District Council
Eleven days on from the recent weather event, life has returned to normal for many in the Marlborough region. However, for those communities still isolated because of the major damage caused, or for property owners left dealing with the severe damage ... More >>
Marlborough August Weather Event Update #12
Friday, 26 August 2022, 3:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
All heavy rain and strong wind watches and warnings have now been lifted for the top of the south region, with drier and more settled weather expected at least until the middle of next week. This is welcome news for the Marlborough region as the impact ... More >>
Mayor Welcomes Imminent State Highway Opening With Restrictions
Friday, 26 August 2022, 11:10 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed Waka Kotahi’s announcement yesterday that State Highway 6 will be fully open, albeit with restrictions in place, by Wednesday 31 August. State Highway 6 between Havelock and Rai Valley is likely to be re-opened ... More >>
Marlborough August Weather Event Update #11
Thursday, 25 August 2022, 3:25 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Emergency Management Team is keeping a close eye as rain is forecast to fall in Marlborough later today. The amount of rain predicted has dropped to 10mm across the Wairau Plain and 10-50mm in the upper Richmond Ranges. Civil Defence Emergency ... More >>
Subsidy For Sounds’ Water Taxis Established
Thursday, 25 August 2022, 3:16 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council, with funding support, will subsidise water taxi services for residents, workers and visitors to areas in the Marlborough Sounds that were previously accessible by road. Port Marlborough has also announced that they will ... More >>
Marlborough August Weather Event Update #10 – State Highway 6 - Renwick To Havelock Remains Open
Thursday, 25 August 2022, 9:43 am | Marlborough District Council
State Highway 6 between Renwick and Havelock will remain open today following this morning’s road assessment. There are speed restrictions and stop/go operations on this section of road. Motorists are urged to drive with caution and expect delays. ... More >>
Marlborough August Weather Event Update #9 – State Highway 6 Between Renwick And Havelock
Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 6:45 pm | Marlborough District Council
Following a safety audit this afternoon, State Highway 6 between Renwick and Havelock is open to all road users until 9.00 am tomorrow, Thursday 25 August. The road will then close between 9.00 am and 12.00 pm on Thursday 25 August to allow for final ... More >>
Marlborough August Weather Event Update #8
Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 4:26 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Emergency Management Team is keeping a close eye on the weather with the MetService forecasting more rain for the region over the next couple of days. A burst of rain is forecast in North Marlborough, the Marlborough Sounds and the Wairau Plains on ... More >>
Marlborough August Weather Event Update #7
Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 4:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
Communities are pulling together and taking care of each other in the wake of the recent weather event. “Our response teams are finding that many communities have already rallied together and are supporting each other which is great to see,” ... More >>
Marlborough August Weather Event Update #6
Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 11:06 am | Marlborough District Council
The complexity and extent of the recent storm event in Marlborough is becoming more evident by the day but the massive effort required to set the region on its road to recovery is well underway. Road crews are out in force again this morning throughout ... More >>
Mayoral Relief Fund To Assist Regional Recovery
Monday, 22 August 2022, 6:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett today established a Mayoral Relief Fund to assist the region in its recovery effort following the recent weather event. In announcing the fund, Mayor Leggett thanked Emergency Management Minister, Hon Kieran McAnulty ... More >>
Marlborough August Weather Event Update #5
Monday, 22 August 2022, 6:14 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Emergency Management team is keeping a close eye on the rain currently falling in Marlborough and the weather system forecast for the end of the week. The MetService isn’t forecasting anything substantial however; with the already sodden landscape ... More >>
Barge Service Subsidy For Marlborough Sounds’ Residents
Monday, 22 August 2022, 12:25 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council will underwrite barge services into the Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte Sounds to assist residents impacted by the recent rain event. Marlborough Mayor, John Leggett, says it will be some time before road access in affected areas is restored so subsidising ... More >>
Marlborough August Weather Event Update #4
Sunday, 21 August 2022, 6:05 pm | Marlborough District Council
Emergency Management Minister, Hon Kieran McAnulty, will travel to Blenheim to meet with Marlborough Mayor, John Leggett, tomorrow afternoon. During his visit, Minister McAnulty will see first-hand the damage to the region following the recent rain event. ... More >>
