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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 46]
Marlborough speaks as one on education reforms
Thursday, 11 April 2019, 9:04 am | Marlborough District Council
‘Marlborough Inc.’ has presented a single submission to the Government on its consultation on the proposed reform of vocational education. More >>
Have Your Say - Annual Plan adopted for consultation
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 10:11 am | Marlborough District Council
Submissions open tomorrow on Council’s 2019-20 Annual Plan, which explains Council’s work in the coming financial year, how much we expect to spend on our activities and services, and how it will be funded. Councillors adopted the Plan for public ... More >>
Blenheim’s ASB Theatre to host National Remembrance Service
Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 9:54 am | Marlborough District Council
The National Remembrance Service for victims of the Christchurch terrorism attacks, to be held this Friday, will be livestreamed at the McLauchlan Family Auditorium in the ASB Theatre, 2 Hutcheson St, Blenheim. More >>
Vigil for Christchurch - Blenheim
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 10:38 am | Marlborough District Council
A multi-faith vigil for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks will take place in Blenheim on Wednesday evening, 20 March. More >>
Message from Marlborough Mayor John Leggett
Friday, 15 March 2019, 4:36 pm | Marlborough District Council
“Everyone in Marlborough is thinking of our friends, family and work colleagues in Christchurch. This horrific incident has struck at the heart of the South Island and New Zealand, one of the world’s most peaceful nations. Thank you to the Police ... More >>
Slippery footpath pavers set to become more resistant
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 2:08 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Assets and Services Committee today agreed, subject to Council approval in April, that Blenheim and Picton’s slippery-when-wet street pavers will soon be a thing of the past. More >>
Port Marlborough takes over truck park
Monday, 11 March 2019, 11:53 am | Marlborough District Council
On 1 April 2019, Port Marlborough will take over the operation of Picton’s Waitohi Domain truck park. More >>
Rain brings welcome relief for Marlborough
Friday, 8 March 2019, 11:46 am | Marlborough District Council
The rainfall across Marlborough has brought some welcome relief this morning. Over 30mm has fallen in Blenheim and Picton, and the Wairau and Awatere river catchments have received 10mm to 25mm. More rain is forecast today. More >>
Give Blenheim’s street trees a drink
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 4:16 pm | Marlborough District Council
As the dry, hot weather continues in Marlborough, our street trees are showing signs of feeling the effects. More >>
Marlborough’s economy remains in good health
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 2:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
Despite suggestions in 2018 that the New Zealand economy would take a hit, Marlborough’s economy remained in good health, according to the latest quarterly economic data recently released by Infometrics. More >>
Blenheim’s water provided to vineyards
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 4:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
Some vineyards are now receiving tankered water from the Blenheim supply, Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says. “Council has given permission for water to be taken from specific hydrants, and vineyards are charged for the water ... More >>
Council adopts annual plan for consultation
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 11:50 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has adopted its budget for the 2019-20 Annual Plan. This budget, maintains the direction, priorities and levels of service of its 2018-28 Long Term Plan. The budget was adopted for public consultation at this morning’s ... More >>
Need for Picton and Renwick to conserve water remains
Monday, 25 February 2019, 3:54 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says that while the weekend’s cool, wet weather brought some welcome relief, continued vigilance is necessary. More >>
Council looks to Community to consider labor needs
Friday, 22 February 2019, 9:34 am | Marlborough District Council
Council teams up with industry and community to consider Marlborough’s labour needs More >>
Tracks closed at Victoria Domain in Picton
Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 12:21 pm | Marlborough District Council
The hot, dry summer has forced the closure of Picton’s Victoria Domain upper tracks. The Tirohanga Track is also closed. More >>
Renwick asked to keep saving water
Monday, 18 February 2019, 2:31 pm | Marlborough District Council
Renwick’s conservation-minded residents have made significant water savings in the last 10 days, achieving a reduction in peak demand of 25%. More >>
Construction to start on Renwick reservoir
Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 2:44 pm | Marlborough District Council
Construction of Renwick’s new water reservoir will begin soon, with Fulton Hogan awarded the tender for the work. More >>
Water sprinkler restrictions now required in Picton
Tuesday, 12 February 2019, 12:51 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has begun water restrictions in Picton as the spate of hot, dry weather continues. Low water levels in the Essons Valley Dam and a high demand for water means all households on the Picton water supply must now adhere ... More >>
Renwick residents urged to conserve water
Monday, 4 February 2019, 12:26 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says the well level at the Renwick water supply bores continues to fall. More >>
Council calls for water conservation as temperatures climb
Monday, 28 January 2019, 10:21 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough residents are encouraged to be mindful of their water use during the spate of hot, dry weather forecast for this week. More >>
