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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 39]
Taylor Dam closed to vehicles following extensive damage
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 1:31 pm | Marlborough District Council
The gates to Blenheim’s Taylor Dam have been locked to vehicles following significant damage to the dams grassed area on, or around, the evening of Monday 30 August - during Level 4 lockdown. Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Manager, Jane Tito, says ... More >>
Final call for feedback on draft East Coast Bylaw
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 11:36 am | Marlborough District Council
If you want to have your say on the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw now’s your chance before submissions close at 5.00 pm next Wednesday 8 September. More >>
Council services at Alert Level 3
Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 9:26 am | Marlborough District Council
As announced by the Prime Minister yesterday, Marlborough along with the rest of New Zealand (with the exception of Auckland and Northland) will move to Alert Level 3 tomorrow, Wednesday 1 September. The change in alert level means some Council services ... More >>
A Road To Recovery Like No Other
Monday, 30 August 2021, 4:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Awatere Valley Road where work is continuing as fast as possible to provide full access for rural families and stock and feed movements. Never has Marlborough faced a roading recovery effort to the scale it does at present. As bad weather has ... More >>
Councillor representation arrangements up for consultation
Monday, 30 August 2021, 2:09 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has reviewed its representation arrangements for the local government elections in 2022 and 2025, as required every six years under the Local Electoral Act 2001. The Council will now consult with the public, consider ... More >>
Marlborough’s Road to recovery – 27 August Update
Friday, 27 August 2021, 3:37 pm | Marlborough District Council
All eyes were to the skies today as Marlborough’s roading recovery efforts paused while a band of heavy rain passed through the region. More >>
Submission deadline extended for Grovetown Lagoon management
Friday, 27 August 2021, 9:03 am | Marlborough District Council
The public now have more time to comment on a new reserve management plan for the Grovetown Lagoon. Deadline for submissions was due to be 27 August but given the disruption caused by lockdown at Alert Level 4, the decision has been made to give ... More >>
Weather warning for Sounds and Rai Valley residents
Thursday, 26 August 2021, 12:36 pm | Marlborough District Council
With a Metservice heavy rain warning issued for parts of Marlborough for tomorrow, residents in already vulnerable and isolated rural areas are being encouraged to be well prepared. The checkpoint on Queen Charlotte Drive will not be operating tomorrow, ... More >>
Local state of emergency transition period extended
Wednesday, 25 August 2021, 4:27 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s mayor John Leggett today extended the local transition period from the region’s recent state of emergency for a further 28 days for several rural areas. The notice of extension of the local transition period, under Section 94D ... More >>
Road To Recovery – 23 August Update
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 3:16 pm | Marlborough District Council
Critical roading repairs required as a result of July’s storm in Marlborough are now continuing with urgency during the Alert Level 4 Covid lockdown, thanks to an exemption from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). “The Council applied ... More >>
Council concerned and will consult on Three Waters reforms
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 12:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Government’s proposed new Three Waters service delivery entities is very significant and also very concerning, Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says. “The Department of Internal Affairs has undertaken a large amount of work since commencing their ... More >>
Marlborough’s Waste Disposal Levy will focus on four Rs
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 10:01 am | Marlborough District Council
The four Rs – reduction, reuse, recovery and recycling – will be the focus of spending for the Marlborough District Council’s Waste Disposal Levy in 2021/22. More >>
Wither Hills Farm Park open except for Mountain Bike Park
Monday, 23 August 2021, 11:41 am | Marlborough District Council
Walking is permitted on all tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park under lockdown Level 4. The mountain bike park is closed. Biking can take place on the lower-risk, bike-designated trails only, outside the mountain bike park area. Marlborough District ... More >>
Road to recovery – 18 August update
Wednesday, 18 August 2021, 11:22 am | Marlborough District Council
During the Level 4 Covid-19 lockdown, Marlborough Roads and Waka Kotahi NZTA are responding to emergencies only. During this time, resident movements should be limited to essential travel. For more information about essential activities under Alert ... More >>
Lockdown closes Council facilities
Wednesday, 18 August 2021, 9:53 am | Marlborough District Council
Most of Marlborough District Council’s public facilities are closed in response to the Level 4 lockdown announced by the Prime Minster yesterday evening. Facilities closed from today include the Council offices in Blenheim and Picton, Marlborough ... More >>
Road to recovery - 17 August update
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 3:21 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough Roads’ Recovery Team are responding to a massive challenge in difficult conditions, clearing minor slips, debris, blocked culverts and opening the roads wherever safe and possible. Surveying the damage from the mid-July storm will continue ... More >>
Road To Recovery - 16 August Update
Monday, 16 August 2021, 7:26 pm | Marlborough District Council
Barge services into the Kenepuru Sound have been subsidised thanks to support through the Mayoral Relief Fund. Marlborough Recovery Manager, Dean Heiford, says we’ve listened to the concerns from residents regarding the additional travel costs they ... More >>
Road To Recovery - 13 August Update
Friday, 13 August 2021, 4:36 pm | Marlborough District Council
There are no significant changes to the roading situation today except for access times from Ngakuta Bay to Grove Arm Jetty this weekend – see below. Queen Charlotte Drive - Picton to Kenepuru turnoff The road is open between Picton and Ngakuta Bay, ... More >>
Wairau Diversion Closed For Camping Due To Flood Damage
Friday, 13 August 2021, 12:10 pm | Marlborough District Council
Impacts continue to be felt across Marlborough as a result of the July storm event. This includes the popular Wairau Diversion responsible camp site at the mouth of the river which is closed for camping until further notice due to flood damage. However, ... More >>
New Rents For Marlborough’s Senior Housing
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 11:15 am | Marlborough District Council
After being ratified by the full Council at their meeting last Thursday, Marlborough Housing for Seniors sub-committee has advised tenants in Council owned senior housing that rents will increase in October. Housing for Seniors sub-committee Chairperson, ... More >>
