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.

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Sportspeople Of Marlborough – Have Your Say!

Friday, 11 December 2020, 3:21 pm | Marlborough District Council

Do you play a sport? Are there sports you would like to play that aren’t available? Are you happy with the sports facilities Marlborough offers or do you think more can be done? The public has the opportunity to consider all these questions and more ... More >>

TEAM Group | Marlborough Economic Update

Thursday, 10 December 2020, 4:34 pm | Marlborough District Council

TEAM (The Economic Action Marlborough) Group delivered its latest Marlborough Economic Update to individuals, businesses, agencies and sector representatives at the Marlborough Convention Centre this week. The presentation included a detailed report from economists ... More >>

Sub-committee Chews Over Submissions

Wednesday, 9 December 2020, 9:26 am | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough’s dog owners are passionate, well-informed and value our region’s parks and open spaces to enjoy time with their four-legged companions. That was clear during public hearings last week on the Council’s proposed Dog Control Policy and ... More >>

Marlborough Re-accredited As An International Safe Community

Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 3:30 pm | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough’s status as an International Safe Community was re-confirmed today. Mayor John Leggett and representatives involved in Safe and Sound @ the Top (SAS@TT) gathered at the Marlborough District Council to sign the region’s re-accreditation, ... More >>

Time Ticking To Submit On Victoria Domain Plan

Friday, 4 December 2020, 9:52 am | Marlborough District Council

The public have until mid-January to comment on the new draft reserve management plan for Victoria Domain, a popular recreation area between Picton Harbour and Waikawa Bay. “Submissions close 15 January 2021 and to date only a handful have been received,” ... More >>

Feedback Sought On Proposed Marlborough Sounds’ Aquaculture Variations

Wednesday, 2 December 2020, 10:13 am | Marlborough District Council

Proposed plan variations for managing marine and finfish farming in the Marlborough Sounds are now open for public submission. Variations 1 (marine farming) and 1A (finfish farming) to the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan have been publicly notified ... More >>

Picton To Blenheim Trial Bus Service Extended; Blenheim East Commuter Service Cut

Wednesday, 2 December 2020, 8:20 am | Marlborough District Council

The Picton to Blenheim bus service, which operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 2pm, is proving popular, used by an average of 240 passengers a month. The trial service was introduced in August 2019 and was due to come to an end in February 2021, ... More >>

Business Needs Survey A First For Marlborough

Monday, 30 November 2020, 3:13 pm | Marlborough District Council

Local businesses have a three-week window from today to have their say about their current and future needs. A first for Marlborough, the region-wide survey is a response to national requirements as the Marlborough District Council works to ensure its ... More >>

Have Your Say Reminder: Middle Renwick Road Cycle Lane Consultation

Monday, 30 November 2020, 10:52 am | Marlborough District Council

Middle Renwick Road (State Highway 6) in Blenheim is getting cycle lanes thanks to some welcome funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The upgrade will provide a separate, defined lane for cyclists and a painted buffer line between the cycle ... More >>

New Marlborough Responsible Camping Bylaw Adopted

Friday, 27 November 2020, 5:09 pm | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough District Council’s Freedom Camping Sub-Committee recommendations have been adopted unanimously by the full Council, which met this afternoon. The Marlborough District Council Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2020 will come into force from ... More >>

Marlborough TEAM Notches Up Successes

Friday, 27 November 2020, 10:42 am | Marlborough District Council

Teams win and lose, but Marlborough’s TEAM (The Economic Action Marlborough) Group is satisfied with its current score card. Established by the Marlborough District Council in April 2020, TEAM is part of the Marlborough COVID-19 Recovery Plan. The ... More >>

Jetski Safety Courses On Offer This Summer

Wednesday, 25 November 2020, 12:12 pm | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough’s Harbourmaster is putting out the call for personal water craft (PWC) users to take advantage of free safety courses this summer. “ Personal water craft users are the fastest growing sub group of recreational boaties. We are keen to include ... More >>

Renwick Reservoir Construction Complete

Tuesday, 24 November 2020, 10:22 am | Marlborough District Council

Construction of Renwick’s new 1,500m3 reservoir at 24 River Terrace is complete, marking the end of the first stage in a three-year programme to improve Renwick’s drinking water. Work on the new reinforced, pre-stressed concrete reservoir began ... More >>

Contract Awarded For Picton Feasibility Studies

Monday, 23 November 2020, 3:59 pm | Marlborough District Council

The contract for feasibility studies into a Picton Mountain Bike Park, Heritage and Environment Centre, and a Wellness Centre and Spa/Pool Complex has been awarded. Successful Auckland consultancy Visitor Solutions Limited (VSL) specialises in the ... More >>

20th South Island Masters Games Heads To Marlborough

Friday, 20 November 2020, 8:46 am | Marlborough District Council

The South Island Masters Games and Marlborough District Council have signed an agreement that will see the 2021 and 2023 games hosted throughout the Marlborough Region. The 2021 event will be the 20th year of the Games, and will be designed to showcase the ... More >>

Wairau River Regional Park Plan Gets Green Light

Monday, 16 November 2020, 11:32 am | Marlborough District Council

A “visionary” new regional park along the banks of the lower Wairau River will be the first of its kind in Marlborough. Council’s Assets & Services Committee has decided to contract a project manager to draft a new Regional Park Management ... More >>

New Funding For Parks, Playgrounds And Sportsgrounds

Friday, 13 November 2020, 9:07 am | Marlborough District Council

The Assets and Services Committee has approved just over $3.2 million to fund local projects through its Land Subdivision Account, funded by levies charged to developers for reserves and community facilities. Parks, reserves, sportsgrounds and playgrounds ... More >>

Finish Line In Sight For Renwick Wine Trail

Thursday, 12 November 2020, 2:44 pm | Marlborough District Council

Wheels are in motion and the finish line is in sight for the final stages of the Renwick wine trail, which will traverse 23.9 km of the area’s vineyards and cellar doors. Marlborough District Council’s Assets & Services Committee today ... More >>

Have Your Say On Middle Renwick Road Cycle Lanes

Thursday, 12 November 2020, 12:29 pm | Marlborough District Council

Middle Renwick Road (State Highway 6) in Blenheim is getting much-needed cycle lanes thanks to some welcome funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Councillor Michael Fitzpatrick said the project seeks to increase cycling and improve safety by extending ... More >>

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