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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 49]
Urban development report helps prepare for future growth
Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 12:14 pm | Marlborough District Council
In a first for Marlborough, the Council has released its National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity quarterly monitoring report. The report measures housing and business development market indicators for the quarter October to December 2017 ... More >>
Council reduces rates impact with Long Term Plan decisions
Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 9:20 am | Marlborough District Council
After considering 305 written submissions and hearing 30 hours of verbal presentations from over 100 members of the community, Marlborough District Councillors yesterday agreed their Long Term Plan ten-year budget priorities, which will be ratified at ... More >>
Myrtle rust discovered in Havelock
Friday, 1 June 2018, 8:59 am | Marlborough District Council
Plants infected with myrtle rust have been found in Havelock and Renwick, Marlborough. This follows it being found for the first time in the South Island in Tasman District in April. More >>
AA rating for Council’s financial management
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 9:58 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s strong financial management has been confirmed by rating agency S&P Global Ratings, which has again awarded an “AA Stable” long term credit rating, for the third year in a row. More >>
Peak performance by Marlborough economy
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 10:34 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s economy has been building at the fastest pace experienced in more than a decade. More >>
Antenno is a finalist in the IDC 2018 Smart City awards
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 9:13 am | Marlborough District Council
The community engagement mobile app Antenno used by Marlborough District Council has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in IDC’s 2018 Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA) in the ‘Civic Engagement’ category. More >>
New tests confirm Blenheim’s water remains safe
Monday, 28 May 2018, 9:41 am | Marlborough District Council
New tests confirm Blenheim’s water remains safe to drink Marlborough District Council is pleased test results show there is no PFAS in Blenheim’s town water supply bores. Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says ... More >>
Funding welcomed for Ōpaoa bridge, Blenheim
Friday, 25 May 2018, 3:14 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan has welcomed the news that the new Ōpaoa bridge has got the green light to go ahead. More >>
Keep it clean Marlborough - and help maintain our reputation
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 11:07 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says this is the most important thing people can do to help retain our reputation for high quality recyclables. More >>
Almost 300 submissions received on Long Term Plan
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 9:07 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council received nearly 300 submissions on its 2018-28 Long Term Plan Consultation Document, ‘Investing in Marlborough’. More >>
Tell us what you really think
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 2:24 pm | Marlborough District Council
The consultation process for Council’s 2018-28 Long Term Plan Consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 14 May. More >>
Marlborough District Council welcomes boaties’ sentencing
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 11:24 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s Harbour Master has welcomed the prosecution of the owner of a launch, and another man who was on board with him at the time of a serious incident. More >>
Minister considering options for Marlborough Colleges
Friday, 27 April 2018, 6:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett hosted Education Minister Chris Hipkins on his visit to Blenheim this afternoon where he was taken on a tour of Marlborough Boys' and Marlborough Girl's Colleges. More >>
Tests show Blenheim water safe to drink
Monday, 23 April 2018, 1:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
Tests show Blenheim water safe to drink Marlborough District Council is pleased test results show there is no PFAS in Blenheim’s town water supply bores, with one exception. PFAS was detected in a bore in Auckland Street. Council’s Operations ... More >>
Colleges review ‘disappointing’
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 8:56 am | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett says he was disappointed to hear that the co-location of Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ colleges has been put on hold by the Ministry of Education. More >>
Marlborough Long Term Plan proposal adopted - have your say
Friday, 13 April 2018, 1:45 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has adopted the Consultation Document relating to its 2018-28 Long Term Plan, ‘Investing in Marlborough’. More >>
Marlborough dines out on Wellington flight change
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 9:44 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough dines out on Wellington flight change Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed Air New Zealand’s decision to shift one of its weekday Wellington morning flights to Blenheim to the middle of the day. The change will take effect ... More >>
MBIE determination on automatic pool safety covers
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 2:21 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has received MBIE’s determination on automatic pool safety covers and has accepted the Ministry’s findings. More >>
Council has reserves to meet emergencies
Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 11:06 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough residents can be assured that Council has structured its reserve funds in a way that will ensure it is in a strong position to meet future emergencies, says Councillor Mark Peters. More >>
Cyclone Gita – Marlborough Civil Defence Update No. 3
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 6:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
Cyclone Gita – Marlborough Civil Defence Update No. 3 5.30pm 20 February 2018 Marlborough’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Blenheim is continuing to monitor cyclone Gita’s impacts. There has been steady rainfall all day in most parts of ... More >>
