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Marlborough District Council - Latest News [Page 3]

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 >>

Renwick Water Treatment Plant Completed

Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 10:55 am | Marlborough District Council

Mason Engineers, who were contracted to install treatment equipment and controls, completed eight weeks of extensive commissioning work late last month and connected the plant to Renwick’s water supply last Wednesday. More >>

Te Kahu O Waipuna Takes Out Architecture Award

Monday, 10 June 2024, 10:43 am | Marlborough District Council

Te Kahu o Waipuna has won the public architecture category in the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Local Awards. Photo Credit- Barry Tobin Accolades continue for Te Kahu o Waipuna, the Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery, ... More >>

Get Ready To Register Your Dog

Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 11:12 am | Marlborough District Council

The dog registration year runs from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and all dogs over three months old must be registered. Forms will be sent to owner’s last known address at the beginning of June. More >>

Bumper Winter Events Guide Out Now

Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 11:58 am | Marlborough District Council

If you want to know what’s on in Marlborough this winter, look no further than the Winter Events Guide. More >>

New Library Art Gallery Building Takes Out National Awards

Monday, 27 May 2024, 11:17 am | Marlborough District Council

Te Kahu o Waipuna - Marlborough’s new library and art gallery building - won three awards at the Master Builders Association Commercial Project Awards held in Wellington on Friday. More >>

Drinking? Don't Drive

Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 11:50 am | Marlborough District Council

According to the Police and NZTA, between 2014 and 2023, alcohol contributed to at least 13 per cent of road deaths and serious injuries in Marlborough. This is higher than Nelson Bays and the West Coast. More >>

Drinking? Don't Drive

Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 11:49 am | Marlborough District Council

New Zealanders continue to get behind the wheel after drinking, with alcohol being a major factor contributing to deaths and serious injuries crashes in Marlborough. More >>

Get On Board The Picton Bus

Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 11:40 am | Marlborough District Council

Council has approved the trial of a Saturday bus service for 12 months, funded from existing budgets. More >>

Rabbit Control On Taylor River Reserve Starts In July

Thursday, 16 May 2024, 9:39 am | Marlborough District Council

Two specific areas are being targeted, both on the western side of the Taylor River. More >>

Rolling Out The Region’s Remote Transfer Stations

Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 11:34 am | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough’s first remote transfer stations (RTS) are about to be built as part of improvements to the way Council manages waste and recycling. More >>

350 Submissions Received On Long Term Plan - Marlborough District Council

Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 11:33 am | Marlborough District Council

Public submissions to Marlborough District Council’s Long Term Plan 2024-2034 closed at 5pm yesterday. Three hundred and fifty were received, 327 via the online portal and 23 as hard copies. More >>

Freshwater Farm Plans On Hold

Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 8:47 am | Marlborough District Council

Freshwater Farm Plan start dates are on hold while the Government investigates the system further. More >>

Library Card Competition Launched To Replace Rocket

Monday, 13 May 2024, 11:57 am | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough District Libraries are looking for a new design for the Children’s Membership Card which currently features a rocket ship. More >>

Blenheim Pianist Recipient Of Queen Elizabeth II Music Award 2024

Friday, 10 May 2024, 3:44 pm | Marlborough District Council

Sixteen-year-old Sophia Jones from Blenheim is the recipient of this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Music Award. More >>

Reduced Services At Marlborough District Libraries Next Thursday

Thursday, 9 May 2024, 12:50 pm | Marlborough District Council

For the customer, this means a library card must be presented to borrow a book from the one counter in each library set up to manage this. The library app, and other digital resources that require library sign in, will be unavailable including catalogue ... More >>

Dam Safety Regulations Coming Into Force

Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 11:16 am | Marlborough District Council

The new Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022 come into force on 13 May 2024, covering dams of a certain height and volume threshold. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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