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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 52]
Waiharakeke Gateway project; new entranceway coming for SH1
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 4:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
The designs for new state highway entranceways to Blenheim will feature river rocks and flax, reflecting the natural features of the region. More >>
Council holds the line on spending - increase in rates
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 10:57 am | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough District Council has taken a tough line on its budgets for the year ahead, rejecting or deferring many of the requests for new spending and holding the increase in the overall rates-take to 2.48%. More >>
Government purchase of motel for emergency accommodation
Monday, 12 June 2017, 1:12 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Ministry of Social Development has advised Marlborough District Council that the Ministry is considering the purchase of the Brydan Accommodation on Rose Street for emergency housing, and that obtaining resource consent from Council is an important ... More >>
Shelter for bus travellers on the way
Friday, 9 June 2017, 4:05 pm | Marlborough District Council
The reinforced glass bus shelter is being built next to the northern end of the railway platform where the buses pull in and out via Dillon’s Point Road. More >>
Sawdust stockpiles to be moved
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 1:09 pm | Marlborough District Council
A section of land alongside the upper Taylor River is being temporarily fenced off by Marlborough District Council so contractors can remove old sawdust stockpiles. More >>
Council purchases old Marlborough Club site
Tuesday, 6 June 2017, 11:17 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has purchased the old Marlborough Club building at 6 Russell Terrace and will look for a private sector tenant to bring a new use to the building. More >>
Bluegums landfill gets improved buffer
Friday, 2 June 2017, 12:00 pm | Marlborough District Council
An expanded buffer area between the Blenheim landfill and residential property is being put in place in Taylor Pass Road. More >>
Parking meter vandalism will cost ratepayers
Friday, 2 June 2017, 11:43 am | Marlborough District Council
The cost to ratepayers of a trail of damage by vandals to parking meters in the Blenheim CBD will run into hundreds of dollars to repair. More >>
High rating for District Council financial management
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 1:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
The sound financial management of the Marlborough District Council has been confirmed by the from rating agency Standard and Poor’s which has awarded the Council an “AA Stable” long term credit rating for the second year running. More >>
Safer cycling route along Eltham and Beaver roads
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 11:42 am | Marlborough District Council
Designs are being prepared for a cycleway that connect Eltham Road and Beaver Road with the Taylor River cycle path. More >>
40km speed limit extended to more schools around Marlborough
Friday, 26 May 2017, 12:11 pm | Marlborough District Council
New speed warning signs are being installed at seven more schools in Marlborough to reinforce the message to motorists to cut their speed near schools when children are on the road in big numbers. More >>
Richard McNamara appointed to expanded fire role
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 12:23 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s Principal Rural Fire Officer Richard (Mac) McNamara has been appointed Regional Manager Rural for Tasman, Marlborough-Kaikoura, the West Coast, North Canterbury, Christchurch and South Canterbury. This is a new role in Fire and Emergency New Zealand ... More >>
Picton and Waikawa sewerage upgrade gets underway
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 11:57 am | Marlborough District Council
A major investment in upgrading Picton and Waikawa’s infrastructure is continuing, with work beginning this week to reduce the amount of raw sewage being discharged into Picton Harbour during storms. More >>
Floodwatch alert lifted for Spring Creek and Grovetown
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 10:23 am | Marlborough District Council
A floodwatch alert for Spring Creek and Grovetown properties has ended following the completion of major repairs to surrounding stopbanks affected by the Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
Education is best way forward on stock droving
Monday, 15 May 2017, 10:31 am | Marlborough District Council
Councillors reviewing Council bylaws say there is no need for more regulation to manage stock movement on local roads but they would like to see more education for drivers so they know how to behave when encountering flocks of sheep or cattle being ... More >>
Havelock North drinking water enquiry
Thursday, 11 May 2017, 9:58 am | Marlborough District Council
Council chief executive Mark Wheeler says Marlborough District Council has invested heavily in its water supplies over recent years. More >>
Tell us what you think about Council’s spending plans
Friday, 5 May 2017, 3:50 pm | Marlborough District Council
There are still a few more days to ensure councillors hear your views on the Council’s spending plans for the coming year. More >>
Water treatment in the pipeline for Seddon
Friday, 5 May 2017, 12:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
Seddon residents are set to have a clean and safe drinking water supply from early next year. More >>
Water metering to be introduced to Renwick this summer
Friday, 28 April 2017, 11:39 am | Marlborough District Council
Water meters are a step closer for Renwick now that Council’s Assets and Services Committee has approved their installation and a tariff structure. More >>
Resolution reached on Murphy’s Creek impasse
Friday, 28 April 2017, 10:39 am | Marlborough District Council
After four years of meetings and discussions, residents living along Murphy’s Creek and Council have found a mutually satisfactory way to manage future stormwater flow into the creek. More >>
