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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 38]
Council Services Back To Normal On Monday
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 9:11 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Customer Service Centre, the Marlborough District Libraries in Blenheim and Picton, and kerbside recycling in Blenheim and Picton will revert back to their normal service and business hours on Monday 15 June, under Alert Level 1. Marlborough ... More >>
Tree Policy Given The (green) Thumbs Up
Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 11:06 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Assets and Services Committee yesterday approved, subject to full Council ratification later this month, a new Tree Policy for the region. Wairau-Awatere Ward Councillor, Cynthia Brooks, says the policy will allow for a consistent approach ... More >>
Wheels In Motion For Freedom Camping Review
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 11:37 am | Marlborough District Council
The wheels are in motion for a review of Marlborough District Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw, set to get underway soon. Councillors were provided with an update on the review process at today’s Assets and Services Committee meeting. Council’s ... More >>
Council Supports Local Contractors
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 10:30 am | Marlborough District Council
Almost $10m of the Council’s construction work has been awarded to 15 local contracting companies since New Zealand moved out of Alert Level 4 on 28 April. Deputy Mayor, Nadine Taylor, says this is a fantastic result in such a short space of time and ... More >>
Safety Options For Alabama Road/Weld Street Roundabout Considered
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 10:06 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Assets and Services Committee this morning discussed a range of options to improve driver, cyclist and pedestrian safety at the Alabama Road/Weld Street roundabout. The Redwoodtown intersection has been identified as a safety concern ... More >>
Council Decisions On 2020-21 Annual Plan - Marlborough District Council
Monday, 8 June 2020, 4:00 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Council confirmed its funding priorities for the 2020-2021 Annual Plan today, after considering 193 submissions. Mayor John Leggett said after careful consideration, Councillors have managed to keep this year’s rates increase to below the local ... More >>
Final Call For Feedback On Waikawa Bay Foreshore Plan
Friday, 5 June 2020, 1:28 pm | Marlborough District Council
Now’s your chance to share your thoughts and suggestions on the development of the first ever management plan for Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve, before the submission period closes on Friday 12 June. Marlborough Sounds Ward Councillor, David Oddie, ... More >>
Remember To Enter Your Car Number Plate Number For Free Parking
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 3:16 pm | Marlborough District Council
Even if you’re staying less than two hours, anyone parking in Blenheim or Picton needs to activate a Pay By Plate parking meter by entering their car plate registration number. This sends real-time data to the parking wardens’ hand-held devices and ... More >>
Seated, Separated And Single Server - Reminder
Wednesday, 27 May 2020, 3:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
With Level 2 requirements continuing, Marlborough food and alcohol businesses need to be aware that any breaches can have consequences. Marlborough District Council team leader for food safety and alcohol licensing Karen Winter says businesses are ... More >>
Taylor River Pathway Revamp
Tuesday, 26 May 2020, 4:14 pm | Marlborough District Council
Blenheim’s iconic Taylor River pathway is about to receive a much-needed revamp. The path system, which was first developed in the early 2000s, is used by around 900 walkers and cyclists each day and is in need of some extra attention to keep ... More >>
Council Calling For Civic Honours Nominations
Tuesday, 26 May 2020, 9:07 am | Marlborough District Council
Do you know a Marlburian who deserves recognition for their outstanding service to others? Council is calling for nominations for Marlborough’s Civic Honours Awards, which are made every three years during each Council term. Marlborough Mayor John ... More >>
Marlborough’s Initial Economic Recovery Response Plan Unveiled
Friday, 22 May 2020, 3:58 pm | Marlborough District Council
A first phase economic recovery response plan has been released detailing 60 projects and initiatives to offset the initial impacts of COVID-19 on Marlborough businesses and jobs. The plan covering May-July has been developed by The Economic Action Marlborough ... More >>
Libraries Offer Limited Service From Monday 25 May
Wednesday, 20 May 2020, 8:46 am | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre will reopen their doors to book lovers on Monday 25 May but under Alert Level 2 they will have to operate in a different way. District Libraries Manager Glenn Webster ... More >>
Council reception reopens at reduced hours
Monday, 18 May 2020, 11:49 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s reception reopened its office doors in Blenheim this morning with reduced hours of 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and a different way of working. More >>
Two Hours Free Parking Until 30 June - Marlborough District Council
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 3:12 pm | Marlborough District Council
At this morning’s Council meeting, Councillors decided to offer two hours free parking in all of the Council’s car park spaces in Blenheim and Picton until 30 June. Mayor John Leggett said the move was an immediate reaction to the shift to ... More >>
Top Restaurant Shares Re-opening Tips
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 10:40 am | Marlborough District Council
Leading Marlborough restaurant owner Liz Buttimore is hearing some local food outlets are confused or worried they will get the rules wrong in reopening under Level 2 restrictions. She agrees the challenges can appear overwhelming and advice often ... More >>
Streams Of Assistance To Marlborough Businesses
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 9:29 am | Marlborough District Council
Mark Peters says after more than 40 years as a chartered accountant he’s never seen anything like the impact on businesses of COVID-19 – nor any such response. The accountancy veteran and second-term district councillor has formed a group of ... More >>
Marlborough District Council Services At Alert Level 2
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 10:41 am | Marlborough District Council
With the switch to Alert Level 2 on Thursday 14 May, a number of Council services will reopen. There will still be some restrictions at our libraries and customer services centres. Parks, reserves and playgrounds All of Council’s parks and reserves, ... More >>
Marlborough Resumes Flights To Wellington, Auckland And Christchurch
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 8:07 am | Marlborough District Council
With New Zealand moving to Level 2 on Thursday, flights to and from Marlborough Airport are starting up again. Airport Chief Executive Dean Heiford says it’s great to see flight activity getting underway already. “From Monday 18 May we’ll have ... More >>
Third Lane Upgrade Underway
Friday, 8 May 2020, 12:49 pm | Marlborough District Council
Work is underway in Blenheim’s Third Lane to replace the sewer and stormwater pipes that were damaged during the Kaikōura earthquake. Crafar Crouch Construction were awarded the contract for this project, which is anticipated to take around six ... More >>
