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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]
Spring Creek Cycleway a finalist for national award
Friday, 8 September 2017, 2:20 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Spring Creek Cycleway is in the running for national recognition, up against big cycle projects from Auckland and Hamilton. More >>
Resident Satisfaction with Marlborough Council on the Rise
Thursday, 7 September 2017, 9:40 am | Marlborough District Council
Residents rate Marlborough District Council highly for the work it puts into emergency management and delivering drinking water, according to its annual Residents’ Satisfaction Survey. More >>
Oyster cull from Marlborough Sounds almost finished
Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 3:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
The removal of oysters from the Marlborough Sounds to prevent the spread of the parasite Bonamia ostreae is nearing a close with 220 tonnes of material now dumped. More >>
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett to Visit Sister City Ningxia
Monday, 28 August 2017, 11:56 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett leaves for China at the end of the week to sign a formal sister-region agreement with China’s wine-growing region Ningxia. More >>
Marlborough’s Strong Economic Results
Monday, 28 August 2017, 9:22 am | Marlborough District Council
The latest Infometrics data on Marlborough indicates the district’s economy is humming, running ahead of the national picture. More >>
Marlborough: Jet ski registration requirement proposed
Friday, 11 August 2017, 3:56 pm | Marlborough District Council
Registration requirement proposed to improve jet ski safety record Jet skis will need to be registered before they’re used in Marlborough waters in a new measure proposed in the review of the local navigation safety bylaws. More >>
Government funds for two Marlborough water quality projects
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 5:10 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the government recognition of a Council-led project to restore the health of the town’s Taylor River. A government grant of $261,950, spread over five years, to go toward the Taylor River Catchment Improvement ... More >>
Public Meeting on Proposed Pyrolysis Plant at Bluegums
Friday, 4 August 2017, 11:59 am | Marlborough District Council
A public meeting has been organised so that Taylor Pass residents can ask questions of the company wanting to set up a new pyrolysis plant near their neighbourhood. More >>
Work Underway to Resolve Algal Outbreak in Seddon's Water
Friday, 28 July 2017, 10:29 am | Marlborough District Council
Work is underway to try and resolve the algal outbreak in Seddon’s water supply. More >>
Wheelie bins – capacity and cost
Monday, 24 July 2017, 1:32 pm | Marlborough District Council
A survey of existing kerbside collection customers has indicated that the majority of respondents are happy with the current capacity provided by the bag and crate system. More >>
Blenheim landfill a part in stopping oyster parasite
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 2:15 pm | Marlborough District Council
The first load of oysters culled from Marlborough Sounds oyster farms to control the parasite Bonamia ostreae is expected to be buried at the Blenheim Bluegums landfill later today. More >>
New community hall to revive the heart and soul of Seddon
Monday, 10 July 2017, 3:50 pm | Marlborough District Council
Seddon has news to lift its spirits - the concept plan for the long-awaited Awatere Community Hall has been finalised and the project has been brought forward with a tender for construction out this summer. More >>
Council sets good example preparing tenants for emergencies
Wednesday, 5 July 2017, 2:24 pm | Marlborough District Council
In the wake of the Kaikoura earthquakes, the Marlborough District Council has gone to extra lengths to make sure that its tenants are prepared for another emergency. More >>
Don't take shellfish or swim at Picton Foreshore
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 7:03 pm | Marlborough District Council
Late yesterday, Marlborough District Council was made aware of a sewer overflow from the town’s sewerage system into the Waitohi Stream and Picton harbour. More >>
Mayor welcomes destination marketing report
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 3:39 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the recommendations of a destination marketing review prepared for the Council. More >>
Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 pools to re-open 6am Wed
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 7:16 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Aquatic Centre has received the all-clear to open after five days of closure. More >>
Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 Aquatic Centre closed down
Friday, 23 June 2017, 9:44 am | Marlborough District Council
The Stadium Trust was advised by Nelson-Marlborough Public Health Service, indicating a possible link to the pools following recently reported Cryptosporidium cases in Marlborough. More >>
Latest stage completed in the Renwick-to-river cycle track
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 12:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
The latest addition to the district’s cycle network is a path which will give cyclists access to the Wairau River reserve and the Conders Bend mountain bike park at the edge of Renwick. More >>
Answer found for road safety issue at Waikawa Bay
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 10:00 am | Marlborough District Council
A longstanding request from the families of children attending Waikawa Bay School is to be answered with the formation of safer roadside space along Waikawa Road. More >>
Council looking at options for special needs toilets
Monday, 19 June 2017, 2:24 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council staff are examining what would be required to provide specialised toilet and changing facilities within Blenheim’s CBD. More >>
