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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 41]
State Of Local Emergency Extended In Marlborough
Friday, 23 July 2021, 11:05 am | Marlborough District Council
The state of local emergency has been extended until 12.20 pm on Saturday 31 July in Marlborough. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett signed the declaration to extend the state of emergency this morning, saying that this acknowledges the massive impact ... More >>
Update From Marlborough Roads
Thursday, 22 July 2021, 5:15 pm | Marlborough District Council
Roads in Kenepuru Sound beyond Portage are accessible for essential services only. For the latest roading updates go to: https://bit.ly/RoadingAlertsMarl More >>
New Grovetown Lagoon Management Plan Will Strengthen The Mahi
Thursday, 22 July 2021, 5:06 pm | Marlborough District Council
New Grovetown Lagoon management plan will strengthen the mahi. Not everyone knows but Marlborough has a special taonga. “It is more than a beautiful place - it is also the community working together that makes Grovetown Lagoon special,” said More >>
Marlborough Weather Event Update No 17
Thursday, 22 July 2021, 4:56 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s stopbank system and river reserves from Selmes Road to State Highway 1 (SH1), and covering all roads in between, are now off limits for vehicles. Effective immediately, the Council is placing concrete blocks and boulders in place to prevent ... More >>
Mayoral Relief Fund To Assist Regional Storm Recovery
Thursday, 22 July 2021, 2:19 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to assist the region in its storm recovery effort following the weekend’s event. In announcing the fund, Mayor Leggett thanked Acting Minister for Emergency Management, Kris Faafoi, ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Event Update No 15 - Marlborough Emergency Management/MDC
Thursday, 22 July 2021, 11:37 am | Marlborough District Council
Status of the Kenepuru Road & Queen Charlotte Drive Marlborough’s recovery effort is continuing with agencies and contractors working hard to connect communities still isolated. The following is the latest update regarding the Kenepuru Road and ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Event Update No 14
Wednesday, 21 July 2021, 4:45 pm | Marlborough District Council
The team at Marlborough’s Emergency Operations Centre is keeping an eye on a small, fast moving weather system expected to bring rain to Marlborough this evening. The MetService advises that rainfall on the ranges is likely to total 20 to 40mm over ... More >>
Bailey Bridge To Be Installed At Waihopai Valley Road
Wednesday, 21 July 2021, 11:57 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has confirmed that a temporary Bailey bridge will be installed at Waihopai Māori Ford, until a new bridge can be built. A Bailey bridge installation in Tasman District in 2016. It will be approximately one month until ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Event Update - No 11
Tuesday, 20 July 2021, 9:34 am | Marlborough District Council
Havelock sewer pipes repaired - stay out of water until it clears The sewer pipe in Havelock along Mahakipawa Road to the oxidation ponds was damaged during the flooding. Before it could be repaired sewage was flowing into the flood waters and out to the ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Event Update No. 10
Monday, 19 July 2021, 4:33 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s recovery from the weekend’s storm is underway with the focus firmly on residents and communities, particularly in the Marlborough Sounds, where many people are still isolated. Mayor John Leggett said Marlborough Emergency Management’s ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Event Update No. 9 - Queen Charlotte Drive
Monday, 19 July 2021, 12:10 pm | Marlborough District Council
Work is continuing along Queen Charlotte Drive to make the road passable and safe for users. Queen Charlotte Drive is closed today. Mayor John Leggett said Marlborough Roads staff and contractors were working overtime to assess the damage and to be ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Event Update No. 8
Sunday, 18 July 2021, 7:19 pm | Marlborough District Council
“Many local roads are still closed or have limited access for residents and emergency services only,” said Marlborough’s Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor. “The key message is that travel on Marlborough Sounds and some rural roads should be limited to essential ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Update No. 7: SH1 To Reopen From Midday; All Residents Can Return To Their Homes
Sunday, 18 July 2021, 1:11 pm | Marlborough District Council
11.15am 18 July 2021 Evacuees are being reunited with vehicles stranded along SH1 between Picton and Blenheim. Stranded vehicles will also be removed by Police if the owner cannot be located or the vehicle is damaged. State Highway 1 including ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Update No. 6: Evacuation Underway For Tuamarina Township
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 5:37 pm | Marlborough District Council
All of Tuamarina township near Blenheim has also been advised to evacuate due to a breached stop bank. This follows earlier evacuations in Spring Creek, Renwick and part of the Lower Wairau near Blenheim. Around 270 people live in 99 properties in ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Update No. 5: Evacuation Underway For Spring Creek Township
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 4:38 pm | Marlborough District Council
All of Spring Creek township near Blenheim has been advised to evacuate due to an overtopping stop bank. This follows earlier evacuations in Renwick and part of the Lower Wairau near Blenheim. Around 430 people live in 162 properties in Spring Creek. ... More >>
SH1 Wairau River Bridge Is Closed, Further Evacuation Area Advised
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 4:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough weather update No. 4 The State Highway 1 bridge over the Wairau River has just been closed. The river is running very high, just under the structure. Residents in part of the Lower Wairau have been advised to evacuate due to a stop bank breach More >>
Emergency Declared In Marlborough
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 1:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
A state of local emergency was declared at 12.20pm today by Marlborough’s Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor. “This declaration will ensure our emergency response team has all the resources it needs to effectively conduct evacuations,” Nadine Taylor ... More >>
Renwick Lower Terrace Residents Advised To Evacuate
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 1:28 pm | Marlborough District Council
Residents of the Lower Terrace in Renwick are being advised to evacuate their properties and stay with family or friends for the next 24 hours. This is necessary as the stop bank at Conders Bend is beginning to over top. The streets affected include Alma ... More >>
Marlborough Weather Update No. 1
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 1:09 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlburians are advised to stay at home and not travel today unless absolutely necessary. A large number of roads are closed – listed below. All sports parks are closed. If residents are worried about potential flooding of property, please call the Council ... More >>
Heavy Rainfall Expected To Bring Flooding To Marlborough
Friday, 16 July 2021, 3:10 pm | Marlborough District Council
The best plan for the weekend is staying home and off the roads, particularly tomorrow, Saturday. Very heavy rain and strong winds are expected over the next 24 hours, resulting in high river levels in the Pelorus and Wairau rivers and their tributaries. The ... More >>
