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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]
Partnerships Underpin New Victoria Domain Reserves Management Plan
Friday, 11 June 2021, 11:03 am | Marlborough District Council
Strong partnerships with Te Ātiawa, the community and user groups now and into the future are the pillars of the new reserve management plan for Picton’s Victoria Domain Reserves. “This is a great outcome and has been a great process. The submitters ... More >>
Council Disappointed By Waka Kotahi Funding Cut
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 3:35 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council was informed last week that due to funding cuts nationally, the money available from Waka Kotahi NZTA to fund the Marlborough road maintenance programme has been reduced by $5.1m over the next three years. A new Marlborough ... More >>
New Dog Control Policy And Bylaw Adopted
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 1:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s Environment Committee today adopted a new Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw 2021 for Marlborough. The bylaw becomes effective from 1 August 2021 once it is endorsed by the full Council on 24 June. They key changes ... More >>
Council Makes Recommendations On Long Term Plan
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 5:11 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett and Marlborough District Councillors today considered the 130 public submissions received on its Long Term Plan 2021 - 2031 Consultation Document. Eighty six people presented their submissions to Council last week during three days ... More >>
Picton Ponders Future Projects
Friday, 4 June 2021, 11:52 am | Marlborough District Council
A heritage/environment centre, a mountain bike park, a hot-pool style aquatic facility – or none of the above? That is the question the Picton community was asked to consider at a recent public meeting facilitated by Picton Smart+Connected at the ... More >>
Marlborough District Council Services - Queen’s Birthday
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 11:05 am | Marlborough District Council
Council services - Queen’s Birthday Marlborough District Council’s offices in Blenheim will be closed on Queen’s Birthday, Monday 7 June. Kerbside collection Rubbish and recycling scheduled to be collected on Monday 7 June will be collected ... More >>
Reuse Trial For Household Goods Launched
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 12:45 pm | Marlborough District Council
From 12 June people can get unwanted household goods like furniture collected from their home. And those in urgent need of a pre-loved sofa or coffee table can also request items, all via the Council website. “Everyone wants to reuse and recycle ... More >>
Council Wins Commendation For Its TEAM Work
Friday, 28 May 2021, 2:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) Group, led by Marlborough District Council, has received a commendation at the 2021 Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards. The award recognises TEAM under the ‘integrated planning’ category of EDNZ’s ... More >>
Muller Road Services Upgrade Pushes On
Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 9:11 am | Marlborough District Council
Critical infrastructure upgrades to wastewater, stormwater and water mains in Muller Road are entering the next stage. The $3.4 million project, between Redwood and Weld Streets, is part of Blenheim’s 30 year infrastructure upgrade strategy. “The ... More >>
Water Consumption Down As Smart Meters Switched On
Monday, 24 May 2021, 1:17 pm | Marlborough District Council
You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink – that may be true but the residents of Renwick and Havelock have shown they can take the bit between their teeth when asked. During the summer months, Renwick and Havelock domestic water ... More >>
Council Backs Anti-bullying Campaign By Donning Pink
Friday, 21 May 2021, 2:25 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett, Councillors and Council staff have taken a stand against bullying, putting on pink to support this year’s Pink Shirt Day. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2105/703d8adb5572ffc17ca8.jpeg" width="720" height="604"> Marlborough District Council ... More >>
Council Votes For Māori Ward
Friday, 21 May 2021, 11:39 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Councillors voted today to establish a Māori ward for Marlborough in time for the 2022 local government elections. Mayor John Leggett said it was a momentous day for Marlborough. “The eight Te Tauihu iwi gave us a clear message ... More >>
Toilet Upgrades On A Roll In Marlborough
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 10:01 am | Marlborough District Council
A number of the district’s dunnies have had a spruce up over the past six months, including one of Marlborough’s oldest public conveniences in Seymour Square. Havelock’s flash new conveniences located in the main street on State Highway 6 The chain was ... More >>
Northwest Blenheim Sewer Upgrade On Target
Monday, 17 May 2021, 9:01 am | Marlborough District Council
Eight months into the 18-month long northwest Blenheim sewer upgrade, work is progressing well, thanks to great support from the community. Contractors Schick Civil Construction have finished work in Fulton Street, where a 255m new gravity main has been installed ... More >>
Sign Of The Times?
Thursday, 13 May 2021, 2:17 pm | Marlborough District Council
Someone’s liking for miniature road signs is an expensive habit funded by Marlborough’s ratepayers. Nine signs at a favourite Marlborough playground, the Oliver Park bike riding track, designed for children’s learning were removed recently leaving local ... More >>
128 Submissions Received On Long Term Plan
Thursday, 13 May 2021, 11:44 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council received 128 public submissions on its 2021-31 Long Term Plan (LTP) Consultation Document. The submission period closed on Monday 10 May. Mayor John Leggett warmly welcomed the public’s input. “It’s been a challenging ... More >>
Expect Delays At Battys Road/New Renwick Road Intersection Next Week
Friday, 7 May 2021, 9:04 am | Marlborough District Council
Motorists should plan for reduced speeds and a stop/go in operation at the Battys Road/New Renwick Road/Richardson Avenue intersection from this Tuesday, as construction begins on a new roundabout. A new sewer pipe will be installed under Battys Road, ... More >>
Deadline Approaching For Long Term Plan Submissions
Monday, 3 May 2021, 1:26 pm | Marlborough District Council
There is just a week left to have your say on the Council’s 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. Submissions close at 5.00 pm on Monday 10 May. The Long Term Plan Consultation Document sets out a plan for the Council’s works and services, budgets and rates ... More >>
New Climate Change Report Available Online
Friday, 23 April 2021, 3:17 pm | Marlborough District Council
A NIWA report on climate change is now available on the Marlborough District Council website. Commissioned by the Council, the report includes projections and potential impacts for the region to inform staff where climate change may require further investigation ... More >>
Discount For Dog Microchipping During May
Thursday, 22 April 2021, 12:29 pm | Marlborough District Council
If your dog is yet to be microchipped now is the time to take action. During May, microchipping your four-legged friend at Animal Control will cost just $15 compared to the usual $25. Council’s Animal Control Contract Manager Jane Robertson says ... More >>
