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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 3]
Queen Charlotte Drive 1-hour Closures Early Next Week
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 3:25 pm | Marlborough District Council
On Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 July, Marlborough Roads Recovery have planned closures on Queen Charlotte Drive, from the Moenui Road intersection for 500m towards Havelock. More >>
Springlands Stormwater Work About To Start
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 5:01 am | Marlborough District Council
Murphys Creek is an environmentally important, spring-fed waterway running through Springlands. More >>
Chilean Needle Grass Rust Fungus Approved
Monday, 15 July 2024, 9:31 am | Marlborough District Council
A rust fungus that affects Chilean needle grass could help slow the spread of the highly invasive weed in Marlborough. More >>
Marlborough Roads JV Wins National Collaboration Award
Friday, 12 July 2024, 10:44 am | Marlborough District Council
The award recognises MRJV’s management of their works around the busy grape harvest season alongside the goal of reducing grape spillages on the network. More >>
Extraordinary Council Meeting To Address Insurance Premium Increases
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:48 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council will meet next Thursday 11 July to discuss increases in insurance cover for the current financial year. The meeting is from 8.30am, prior to the Environment and Planning Committee. More >>
Community Grants Fund Benefits Grassroots Groups
Monday, 1 July 2024, 9:11 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Community Grants Fund, with up to $280,000 available, opens today for applications. More >>
Dalton’s Bridge Full Closure From Monday 1 July
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 2:59 pm | Marlborough District Council
From Monday 1 July, Dalton’s Bridge, at the western end of Kaiuma Bay Road, will be closed to all traffic to allow for bridge abutment repairs. More >>
Council Services On Matariki - Friday 28 June
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 2:15 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council's Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Thursday 27 June and will reopen on Monday 1 July at 8.30am. More >>
Wheelie Bins All Go 1 July
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:26 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s new kerbside collection begins on Monday with wheelie bins replacing Council rubbish bags. More >>
Long Term Plan Decisions Move Sounds Roading Recovery Forward
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 1:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Nadine Taylor and councillors discussed the 365 public submissions received on Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024 to 2034 yesterday. More than 100 submitters presented to Council during four days of public hearings in early June. More >>
Interim Solution Agreed For Destination Marlborough
Monday, 24 June 2024, 5:29 pm | Marlborough District Council
Whether Destination Marlborough returns to being an independent trust, becomes a council controlled organisation or continues as a Council team is yet to be determined. More >>
Council Launches New Heritage Marlborough Programme, Withdraws From Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park
Monday, 24 June 2024, 2:49 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has decided to accept the Marlborough Historical Society’s (MHS) offer to reset the relationship between the two parties. More >>
Wairau Plain GNS Science Research Presentation
Monday, 24 June 2024, 1:20 pm | Marlborough District Council
GNS Science will present the research findings at a public meeting on Thursday 11 July at Blenheim’s Scenic Hotel Marlborough from 5.30 to 6.30pm. More >>
Marlborough District Council: Update #4 - Aratere Grounding
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 2:48 pm | Marlborough District Council
“The speed of the response on site on Friday night is to be commended and many stayed throughout the night to assist." More >>
Marlborough District Council: Update #3 - Aratere Grounding
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 10:24 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Aratere, which ran aground in the inner Picton Harbour north of Bobs Bay last night, has been successfully refloated. More >>
Marlborough District Council: Update #2 - Aratere Grounding
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 7:32 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has announced that an attempt to refloat the Aratere, currently aground in the inner Picton Harbour north of Bobs Bay, will be made this evening around 9pm, at high tide. More >>
Update #1 - Aratere Grounding
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 12:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has confirmed that the Aratere, currently aground in Picton Harbour, will not be refloated yet. More >>
Watch What You Burn
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 3:55 pm | Marlborough District Council
Cooler winter weather sees more outdoor fires around Marlborough which can harm people’s health and affect the environment. More >>
New Guide Shines Light On Matariki Events In Marlborough
Monday, 17 June 2024, 10:15 am | Marlborough District Council
A new event programme showcasing the celebration of Matariki in Marlborough is about to hit the shelves. Council’s Project Lead for Arts, Culture and Heritage Nicola Neilson said Council decided to produce the new guide due to the growing number of ... More >>
Marlborough Library Te Kahu O Waipuna - ‘Let Kids Be Kids’ Booking
Friday, 14 June 2024, 1:23 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council is committed to protecting and growing an inclusive culture and respecting people’s right to freedom of expression. We are meeting with the group’s representative on Monday to finalise the details. More >>
