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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 44]
MDC Election Nominations to 3pm Tuesday 13 August 2019
Tuesday, 13 August 2019, 8:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor • Arbuckle, Jamie • Ireland, Rick • Leggett, John* Blenheim Ward (7 positions) • Andrews, Jenny* • Arbuckle, Jamie* • Dawson, Brian* • Flight, Matt • Martin, Meg (Independent) • Peters, Mark * • Roodakker, Gerry • Sowman, ... More >>
Waste funding welcomed
Monday, 12 August 2019, 2:42 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has been awarded $320,000 in funding from the 2018 Waste Minimisation Fund to progress two new projects to tackle the region’s waste. More >>
Grigg Drive Track provides greater access to Wither Hills
Monday, 12 August 2019, 12:33 pm | Marlborough District Council
A new track providing better walking access to the Wither Hills Farm Park will be officially opened on Wednesday 14 August. More >>
MDC Election Nominations to 3pm Thursday 08 August 2019
Thursday, 8 August 2019, 3:04 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor • Ireland, Rick • Leggett, John Blenheim Ward • Andrews, Jenny • Dawson, Brian • Flight, Matt • Peters, Mark • Roodakker, Gerry • Sowman, Thelma Marlborough Sounds Ward • Oddie, David • Taylor, Nadine Wairau-Awatere Ward • Arbuckle, ... More >>
MDC Election Nominations to 5pm Tuesday 06 August 2019
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 4:11 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor • Leggett, John Blenheim Ward • Andrews, Jenny • Dawson, Brian • Flight, Matt • Peters, Mark • Roodakker, Gerry • Sowman, Thelma Marlborough Sounds Ward • Oddie, David • Taylor, Nadine Wairau-Awatere Ward • Arbuckle, Sally ... More >>
Council releases 2019 Pre-Election Report
Friday, 2 August 2019, 11:19 am | Marlborough District Council
Like all local authority Chief Executives, Marlborough District Council’s Chief Executive is required to produce a pre-election report. More >>
Mayor welcomes new drinking water regulator – with a proviso
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 2:44 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the Government decision to establish a new drinking water regulator which is tasked to ensure local communities have access to safe, clean drinking water. More >>
First stage of Caseys Creek project completed
Monday, 29 July 2019, 1:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
The first phase of work on future-proofing Caseys Creek, which runs alongside Old Renwick Road, is now complete. More >>
Snapshot of Council’s work on climate change
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 12:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
Councillors at today’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee meeting were provided with a snapshot of Council’s approach to climate change. More >>
Nominations open for local government elections
Friday, 19 July 2019, 8:40 am | Marlborough District Council
Candidate nominations for this year’s local government elections are now open and those who are keen to get involved, and help shape Marlborough’s future, are encouraged to stand. More >>
Wheels in motion for Picton bus service trial
Thursday, 18 July 2019, 4:24 pm | Marlborough District Council
An 18 month bus service trial between Blenheim and Picton has been given the green light and will begin operating on Tuesday 6 August 2019. More >>
Council stumps up to save trees
Thursday, 18 July 2019, 3:05 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s Assets and Services Committee has this afternoon agreed in principle to fund the difference required to save 70 oak trees along Dog Point Road, near Renwick. More >>
Marlborough wins Local Government NZ Conference 2020
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 12:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council and Destination Marlborough are very pleased to announce that the Local Government New Zealand Conference will be held in Marlborough in July 2020. Business Events Marlborough*, in partnership with the Council, led the regional ... More >>
Shared water meter system for some properties
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 2:35 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council this morning agreed to move away from installing water meters on all Renwick and Havelock properties, unless the property owner is being disadvantaged. More >>
Council adopts annual plan
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 11:18 am | Marlborough District Council
Council met today and adopted its annual plan 2019-2020, setting the rates for the coming financial year, which come into effect this Monday 1 July. More >>
Whale Trail funding announced
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 10:27 am | Marlborough District Council
A new cycle and walking trail stretching 200 kilometres from Picton to Kaikōura has a new name and government funding. More >>
Ambitious ideas sought for the Te Tauihu strategy
Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 4:05 pm | Marlborough District Council
A series of community conversations called Te Tauihu Talks will be held across Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman throughout July and August to feed into the development of the Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy. More >>
Study on Picton’s air quality set to begin
Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 9:59 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council, in conjunction with NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) is set to begin a year-long study into Picton’s air quality. More >>
Marlborough congratulates Craig Harper
Sunday, 23 June 2019, 11:48 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough congratulates Craig Harper Mayor John Leggett has congratulated Blenheim local Craig Harper on his achievement, cycling across 12 US states, covering 4,828km, in 10 days. “Craig’s achievement is nothing short of incredible. Everyone in ... More >>
Community Awards recognise Marlborough volunteers
Friday, 21 June 2019, 9:05 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s inaugural Volunteer Community Awards were held in Council Chambers last night, coinciding with National Volunteer Week. More >>
