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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 35]
Consultation Closes On Dog Control Bylaw Review
Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 10:14 am | Marlborough District Council
Consultation on the Marlborough District Council Dog Control Policy and Bylaw review closed on Monday 9 November and over 670 submissions have been received. A petition with 699 signatures has also been submitted relating to the proposal to make some ... More >>
More Marlborough Homes Eligible For Home Insulation Support
Monday, 9 November 2020, 3:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
Up to 1,000 homes in Marlborough likely qualify for funding to make them warmer, drier and healthier. The Warmer Healthier Homes Nelson Tasman Marlborough project aims to help residents to improve their home insulation and overall energy efficiency ... More >>
Armistice Day Memorial Service 2020
Monday, 9 November 2020, 2:08 pm | Marlborough District Council
A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial Clock Tower at 11.00 am on Wednesday 11 November to mark Armistice Day. This 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is the symbolic moment chosen to remember the end of hostilities ... More >>
Last Call For Waste Feedback
Tuesday, 3 November 2020, 11:51 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan is revised every six years and is currently being updated. Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says the Council is asking the public if they have anything further to add to the ideas and principles ... More >>
Applications Open For Working For Nature/Mahi Mō Te Taiao Grants
Tuesday, 3 November 2020, 10:51 am | Marlborough District Council
Online applications are now open for Marlborough District Council’s new environmental grant programme, Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao. Applications for the $70,000 fund are only available via the Council website, and allow landowners, businesses ... More >>
Council Releases Annual Report - ‘a Year Like No Other’
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 10:58 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has released its Annual Report for the financial year 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. Mayor John Leggett said it had been a year of extremes. “The highlight for me personally was the way in which the whole community responded ... More >>
Work Starts On Blenheim Sewer Upgrade
Wednesday, 28 October 2020, 3:57 pm | Marlborough District Council
Work to upgrade the sewerage network in the north of Blenheim is underway, with construction beginning this week. Schick Civil Construction were appointed to carry out the work and are on site at Fulton Street where the first stage of the project ... More >>
Join In Family History Month At Marlborough District Library
Monday, 19 October 2020, 9:56 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Library in Blenheim is celebrating family history throughout October with a number of free events highlighting the resources available at the library. A series of talks, including getting started with your family history and ... More >>
Resident Survey Shows High Satisfaction
Friday, 16 October 2020, 2:50 pm | Marlborough District Council
The results are in and Marlborough District Council has again received a high resident satisfaction score, with 71% of residents saying they are satisfied with Council services. The full survey, which is run independently each year by SIL Research, ... More >>
Strengthening South Marlborough Business Through Film
Monday, 12 October 2020, 12:33 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) Group has recommended Council provide $12,000 to fund 50% of a South Marlborough film project Maunga to Moana from its COVID-19 economic recovery funding. Developed by the South Marlborough Networking Group (formerly ... More >>
Civic Honours Recognise Marlburians Outstanding Service
Friday, 9 October 2020, 3:18 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett today announced the Marlburians receiving Civic Honours. The Awards are made by the Marlborough District Council during each three-year term. Mayor Leggett says the honours are an opportunity to recognise those members of our ... More >>
Working For Nature/Mahi Mō Te Taiao Launching Soon
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 8:34 am | Marlborough District Council
Work is under way for a new grant scheme, Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao. Applications for the $70,000 environment fund will open in November allowing landowners, businesses and community organisations to apply for funding to help restore and protect ... More >>
Community Awards Recognise Our Volunteers
Friday, 2 October 2020, 8:38 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s Volunteer Community Awards were held last night. A partnership between Volunteer Marlborough and the Council, the awards recognise voluntary groups who make a valuable contribution to our community. Mayor John Leggett congratulated all ... More >>
Lakings Road Trees Remain
Thursday, 1 October 2020, 11:00 am | Marlborough District Council
Councillors at this morning’s Assets and Services Committee meeting have decided to retain three mature street trees along Lakings Road after an arborist’s report deemed the trees as healthy and low risk to members of the public. The report follows ... More >>
Battys Road Roundabout Given The Go Ahead
Thursday, 1 October 2020, 10:09 am | Marlborough District Council
A new roundabout at the intersection of Battys Road and New Renwick Road has been given the go ahead by Council’s Assets and Services Committee with work set to begin this month. The new roundabout is needed to address traffic volumes and road ... More >>
First Hour Of Parking Free From Today - Remember To Enter Your Plate Number
Thursday, 1 October 2020, 8:57 am | Marlborough District Council
From today, Thursday 1 October the first hour of parking in Blenheim and Picton is free and drivers now have more flexibility on how they spend their fee-free 60 minutes. The first hour free parking can now be spread out during separate visits ... More >>
PONG Odour Reporting System Goes Live
Monday, 28 September 2020, 12:26 pm | Marlborough District Council
Bad smells can now be logged via a new online odour reporting system. The Prevailing Odour Not Good (PONG) database records the strength of odours and provides an improved reporting process for the Council. Solid Waste Manager, Alec McNeil, says he hopes ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Victoria Domain Reserves Management Plan
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 8:42 am | Marlborough District Council
The Victoria Domain Reserves in Waitohi/Picton and Waikawa provide a wide range of recreational activities and have significant natural, cultural and historic values. The Reserves offer ridgeline tracks for walkers and cyclists and a lower track that ... More >>
Final Call For Feedback On Local Road Speed Limits
Monday, 21 September 2020, 9:38 am | Marlborough District Council
There’s less than a week to go before submissions close on the local road speed limits bylaw review. Marlborough’s Local Road Speed Limits Bylaw Review identifies the top 10 per cent of local roads that would benefit most from speed limit changes. ... More >>
Have Your Say On Dogs In Marlborough
Friday, 18 September 2020, 9:05 am | Marlborough District Council
Now is the time to have your say on our region’s Dog Control Policy and Bylaw. Consultation on the Marlborough District Council Dog Control Policy and Bylaw begins today and will run for six weeks, closing at 5.00 pm on Monday 9 November. Animal ... More >>
