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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 51]
Funding Welcomed For Library And Art Gallery Development
Wednesday, 1 July 2020, 9:58 am | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett has warmly welcomed today’s announcement of $11m in infrastructure funding for the new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery planned for Blenheim’s CBD. “This is a shot in the arm for Marlborough’s construction industry and a ... More >>
Marlborough Regional Skills Leadership Group Welcomed
Friday, 26 June 2020, 2:44 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett has welcomed an announcement by Employment Minister, Willie Jackson, that the Government is establishing 15 independent Regional Skills Leadership Groups (RSLG), including one in Marlborough. “Marlborough has its own particular workforce ... More >>
Two Hours Free Parking Extended Until 30 September
Friday, 26 June 2020, 2:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
Councillors have agreed to extend the two hours of free parking in Blenheim and Picton until 30 September. Parking portfolio holder, Councillor Brian Dawson, said the initiative, introduced in May, aimed to encourage people into the Picton and ... More >>
Council Adopts Annual Plan
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 10:43 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council adopted its 2020-2021 Annual Plan today, setting a rates increase of 1.88%. Mayor John Leggett said it was challenging to manage the community’s desire for increased levels of service and project funding, whilst ... More >>
Picton’s Future The Subject Of New Study
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 2:31 pm | Marlborough District Council
The future of Waitohi/Picton is the subject of a new redevelopment study for Marlborough District Council. The study is a long term development plan for the town that will include key public spaces such as the Foreshore and High Street. The new study has ... More >>
Have Your Say On Council Services
Monday, 22 June 2020, 11:07 am | Marlborough District Council
Each year Marlborough District Council asks residents how satisfied they are with its services. The 2020 survey has just begun and runs until early August. Independent researchers ask residents to rate a range of services, and the results help the Council ... More >>
Resource Consent Applications Maintained Through Lockdown
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 10:20 am | Marlborough District Council
Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, the first 22 weeks of the year have been busy for the Council Resource Consents Team. Over this time the Council received 395 resource consent applications. Of those, 366 were new applications for resource consent, 25 ... More >>
Resource Consent Applications Maintained Through Lockdown
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 10:11 am | Marlborough District Council
Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, the first 22 weeks of the year have been busy for the Council Resource Consents Team. Over this time the Council received 395 resource consent applications. Of those, 366 were new applications for resource consent, 25 ... More >>
Mayor Welcomes Picton Ferry Precinct Fast Tracking
Monday, 15 June 2020, 5:48 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed today’s Government announcement that the Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment Project is in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Bill introduced to Parliament today. “This is a major project ... More >>
New District Library And Art Gallery Design Revealed
Monday, 15 June 2020, 11:41 am | Marlborough District Council
Stunning concept designs for the long-planned new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery in Blenheim have been released. Principal Richard McGowan of architects Warren and Mahoney said the new building was on an excellent site, overlooking the ... More >>
Emergency Grant Funding Awarded To Community Organisations
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 3:42 pm | Marlborough District Council
Today’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee allocated emergency funding to a range of Marlborough community organisations to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis. The organisations who applied included Marlborough Heritage Centre, the Geisen ... More >>
Water Meter Installation In Renwick And Havelock Almost Complete
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 11:12 am | Marlborough District Council
Metered water is just around the corner for Havelock and Renwick residents, with water meter installations in the two towns almost complete. Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says work on the project began in July last ... More >>
Council Services Back To Normal On Monday
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 9:11 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Customer Service Centre, the Marlborough District Libraries in Blenheim and Picton, and kerbside recycling in Blenheim and Picton will revert back to their normal service and business hours on Monday 15 June, under Alert Level 1. Marlborough ... More >>
Tree Policy Given The (green) Thumbs Up
Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 11:06 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Assets and Services Committee yesterday approved, subject to full Council ratification later this month, a new Tree Policy for the region. Wairau-Awatere Ward Councillor, Cynthia Brooks, says the policy will allow for a consistent approach ... More >>
Wheels In Motion For Freedom Camping Review
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 11:37 am | Marlborough District Council
The wheels are in motion for a review of Marlborough District Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw, set to get underway soon. Councillors were provided with an update on the review process at today’s Assets and Services Committee meeting. Council’s ... More >>
Council Supports Local Contractors
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 10:30 am | Marlborough District Council
Almost $10m of the Council’s construction work has been awarded to 15 local contracting companies since New Zealand moved out of Alert Level 4 on 28 April. Deputy Mayor, Nadine Taylor, says this is a fantastic result in such a short space of time and ... More >>
Safety Options For Alabama Road/Weld Street Roundabout Considered
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 10:06 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Assets and Services Committee this morning discussed a range of options to improve driver, cyclist and pedestrian safety at the Alabama Road/Weld Street roundabout. The Redwoodtown intersection has been identified as a safety concern ... More >>
Council Decisions On 2020-21 Annual Plan - Marlborough District Council
Monday, 8 June 2020, 4:00 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Council confirmed its funding priorities for the 2020-2021 Annual Plan today, after considering 193 submissions. Mayor John Leggett said after careful consideration, Councillors have managed to keep this year’s rates increase to below the local ... More >>
Final Call For Feedback On Waikawa Bay Foreshore Plan
Friday, 5 June 2020, 1:28 pm | Marlborough District Council
Now’s your chance to share your thoughts and suggestions on the development of the first ever management plan for Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve, before the submission period closes on Friday 12 June. Marlborough Sounds Ward Councillor, David Oddie, ... More >>
Remember To Enter Your Car Number Plate Number For Free Parking
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 3:16 pm | Marlborough District Council
Even if you’re staying less than two hours, anyone parking in Blenheim or Picton needs to activate a Pay By Plate parking meter by entering their car plate registration number. This sends real-time data to the parking wardens’ hand-held devices and ... More >>
