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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 30]
Most Parks Open; Road Repairs Continue
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 1:35 pm | Marlborough District Council
Most Council parks in Marlborough are open from today - Thursday 24 June 2021. Just A&P Park and Athletic Park sportsgrounds in Blenheim will remain closed until Friday night. Wild weather last weekend left its mark on the region with several ... More >>
Council Adopts Draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw For Consultation
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 10:57 am | Marlborough District Council
Councillors voted unanimously this morning to move forward with the Bylaw process and open public submissions on 1 July for the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw. The draft proposes to prohibit motor vehicles on the beach between the Awatere and ... More >>
Picton Transfer Station Road Re-opens
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 9:18 am | Marlborough District Council
The access road leading to the Picton Transfer Station is now open. Closed yesterday as a result of the weekend’s weather event, the site entrance road has since been temporarily repaired. It will require permanent reinstatement in due course. The ... More >>
Picton Transfer Station Road Closed
Monday, 21 June 2021, 11:28 am | Marlborough District Council
Wild weather at the weekend has damaged the road leading to the Picton Transfer Station and forced the temporary closure of this facility. The Council is currently assessing the damage and taking steps to have the road repaired as soon as possible. ... More >>
Marlborough’s East Coast Should Expect More Rain
Monday, 21 June 2021, 10:59 am | Marlborough District Council
A heavy rain warning is in force for the Kaikoura coast and ranges until 6.00 pm tonight (Monday) and there is also a heavy rain watch for north of Ward until 3.00 pm today. Please note the MetService warnings below: HEAVY RAIN WARNING - ORANGE ... More >>
Parks And Road Closures Due To Heavy Rain
Monday, 21 June 2021, 9:39 am | Marlborough District Council
The heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend have left their mark on Marlborough’s parks and roads. All sports parks are closed until at least Wednesday, except for the hockey turf at College Park. In downtown Blenheim, Riverside Park from Stuart ... More >>
New Burning Guides To Increase Awareness Of Air Quality
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 10:27 am | Marlborough District Council
Did you know there are changes to domestic and outdoor burning rules in Marlborough to help improve our air quality? The Council’s ‘Burning Guides’ have had a refresh and an update to increase awareness of these new management measures which ... More >>
Organised Canada Geese Hunt 18-20 June 2021 At The Hardings Rd Oxidation Ponds Site
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 1:01 pm | Marlborough District Council
An organised hunt for Canada geese by former Fish & Game and others at the wastewater treatment ponds at Hardings Road will take place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June. The Council has given permission for this hunt to take place. It will reduce ... More >>
Partnerships Underpin New Victoria Domain Reserves Management Plan
Friday, 11 June 2021, 11:03 am | Marlborough District Council
Strong partnerships with Te Ātiawa, the community and user groups now and into the future are the pillars of the new reserve management plan for Picton’s Victoria Domain Reserves. “This is a great outcome and has been a great process. The submitters ... More >>
Council Disappointed By Waka Kotahi Funding Cut
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 3:35 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council was informed last week that due to funding cuts nationally, the money available from Waka Kotahi NZTA to fund the Marlborough road maintenance programme has been reduced by $5.1m over the next three years. A new Marlborough ... More >>
New Dog Control Policy And Bylaw Adopted
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 1:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s Environment Committee today adopted a new Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw 2021 for Marlborough. The bylaw becomes effective from 1 August 2021 once it is endorsed by the full Council on 24 June. They key changes ... More >>
Council Makes Recommendations On Long Term Plan
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 5:11 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett and Marlborough District Councillors today considered the 130 public submissions received on its Long Term Plan 2021 - 2031 Consultation Document. Eighty six people presented their submissions to Council last week during three days ... More >>
Picton Ponders Future Projects
Friday, 4 June 2021, 11:52 am | Marlborough District Council
A heritage/environment centre, a mountain bike park, a hot-pool style aquatic facility – or none of the above? That is the question the Picton community was asked to consider at a recent public meeting facilitated by Picton Smart+Connected at the ... More >>
Marlborough District Council Services - Queen’s Birthday
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 11:05 am | Marlborough District Council
Council services - Queen’s Birthday Marlborough District Council’s offices in Blenheim will be closed on Queen’s Birthday, Monday 7 June. Kerbside collection Rubbish and recycling scheduled to be collected on Monday 7 June will be collected ... More >>
Reuse Trial For Household Goods Launched
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 12:45 pm | Marlborough District Council
From 12 June people can get unwanted household goods like furniture collected from their home. And those in urgent need of a pre-loved sofa or coffee table can also request items, all via the Council website. “Everyone wants to reuse and recycle ... More >>
Council Wins Commendation For Its TEAM Work
Friday, 28 May 2021, 2:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) Group, led by Marlborough District Council, has received a commendation at the 2021 Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards. The award recognises TEAM under the ‘integrated planning’ category of EDNZ’s ... More >>
Muller Road Services Upgrade Pushes On
Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 9:11 am | Marlborough District Council
Critical infrastructure upgrades to wastewater, stormwater and water mains in Muller Road are entering the next stage. The $3.4 million project, between Redwood and Weld Streets, is part of Blenheim’s 30 year infrastructure upgrade strategy. “The ... More >>
Water Consumption Down As Smart Meters Switched On
Monday, 24 May 2021, 1:17 pm | Marlborough District Council
You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink – that may be true but the residents of Renwick and Havelock have shown they can take the bit between their teeth when asked. During the summer months, Renwick and Havelock domestic water ... More >>
Council Backs Anti-bullying Campaign By Donning Pink
Friday, 21 May 2021, 2:25 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett, Councillors and Council staff have taken a stand against bullying, putting on pink to support this year’s Pink Shirt Day. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2105/703d8adb5572ffc17ca8.jpeg" width="720" height="604"> Marlborough District Council ... More >>
Council Votes For Māori Ward
Friday, 21 May 2021, 11:39 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Councillors voted today to establish a Māori ward for Marlborough in time for the 2022 local government elections. Mayor John Leggett said it was a momentous day for Marlborough. “The eight Te Tauihu iwi gave us a clear message ... More >>
