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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 53]
Starting Whistle Sounds On Lansdowne Park Sportshub
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 9:52 am | Marlborough District Council
A sporting fixture of a different kind, this time a permanent one, is underway at Lansdowne Park as work on the new $4.3m sportshub begins. The new multi-code shared space building will be located between the netball courts and the No. 1 rugby pitch. ... More >>
Marlborough District Council Services At Alert Level 3
Monday, 27 April 2020, 9:05 am | Marlborough District Council
As we switch to Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 28 April, a number of Council services will be restarting. Some services will remain closed however, including public toilets and playgrounds. Parks, reserves and playgrounds Parks and reserves are available ... More >>
Anzac Day Message From Marlborough Mayor John Leggett
Friday, 24 April 2020, 8:52 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett today paid tribute to the many returned servicemen and women who would normally be the honoured guests at Anzac Day services. Mayor Leggett said Anzac Day is an important event in our community and the turnout to ... More >>
Stay Home This Anzac Weekend
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 9:48 am | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough Harbourmaster is urging people to stay home, and not to head out on the boat or visit the bach this Anzac weekend. Harbourmaster Luke Grogan says people need to think of the wider community and appreciate that we are still in a ... More >>
Shovel Ready List Submitted For Marlborough COVID-19 Response
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 8:47 am | Marlborough District Council
A list of ‘shovel ready’ projects has been submitted by Marlborough District Council to the Government seeking funding. Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor, who is chairing The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) group says Government support is being sought ... More >>
Boosted Community Grants Fund Opens
Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 12:32 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s 2020/2021 Community Grants Fund is open. A total of $500,000 is available this year to sports, recreation, heritage, environment, arts, culture, social services and welfare organisations. New funding of $200,000 ... More >>
Marlborough’s Economic Recovery From COVID-19 Gears Up
Thursday, 16 April 2020, 9:03 am | Marlborough District Council
The new group to lead Marlborough’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis has been formed, held its first meeting (via Zoom) and started work. The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) group has brought together Council and representatives ... More >>
Mayor Thanks Wine Industry
Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 1:10 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has praised the local wine industry for successfully handling the 2020 vintage under the extreme circumstances created by COVID-19. Vintage is always an intense time for our wineries with everything dependent on the weather, ... More >>
D’Urville Island Gets Predator Free Green Light
Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 9:07 am | Marlborough District Council
Joint media statement D’Urville Island Stoat Eradication Charitable Trust, Predator Free 2050 Limited, Marlborough District Council and Rātā Foundation D’Urville Island is set to become stoat free after the signing of agreements between an island-based ... More >>
Message From Mayor John Leggett – Stay Home This Long Weekend
Thursday, 9 April 2020, 2:15 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett is urging Marlburians to stay home, stay local and stay safe this Easter weekend. Mayor Leggett says for many of us Easter is usually a time to get together with family and friends, head out to the Sounds or take part in many ... More >>
Marlborough Recovery: Infrastructure To Lead The Way
Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 12:02 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has a key role to play in countering and recovering from the serious economic effects of the international COVID-19 crisis. Mayor John Leggett says its key focus is on delivering its planned infrastructure projects. ... More >>
Marlborough District Libraries Direct To You
Thursday, 2 April 2020, 2:06 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Libraries may be closed but there are thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers and more for Marlburians to access online. For those who aren’t already members, locals can now sign up for a digital only membership ... More >>
Annual Plan Update Released For Consultation
Thursday, 2 April 2020, 12:10 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett welcomed councillors’ support today for a range of measures to help Marlborough get through the COVID-19 crisis, outlined in its Annual Plan Update 2020-21, which goes out for public feedback tomorrow. The full Council met ... More >>
Keep Dogs In Your Bubble And On A Lead
Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 3:25 pm | Marlborough District Council
Whether you’ve got two legs or four, if you’re out exercising with your family, all members, including your dog, need to stay in your ‘bubble’. Councillor Jamie Arbuckle says it’s important to keep your family safe and be considerate of others ... More >>
Don’t Flush Your Wet Wipes
Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 12:41 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney is urging people not to flush wet wipes down the toilet. “Despite being advertised as ‘flushable’, wet wipes don’t break down like toilet paper. When they bind together they block ... More >>
Wither Hills And Victoria Domain Mountain Bike Parks To Close
Monday, 30 March 2020, 4:58 pm | Marlborough District Council
Following recent rainfall and discussion with the Marlborough Mountain Bike Club, Council has decided to close its mountain bike parks in Blenheim’s Wither Hills Farm Park and Picton’s Victoria Domain. Deputy Mayor and Assets and Services Committee ... More >>
Council Support To Get Marlborough Through Covid-19
Sunday, 29 March 2020, 4:12 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett says this week’s full Council meeting on Thursday will offer a range of measures to help Marlborough get through the Covid-19 crisis in the short and longer term. “These are challenging times for Marlborough and New Zealand, ... More >>
Use Kerbside Services, Don’t Visit The Transfer Stations
Friday, 27 March 2020, 4:35 pm | Marlborough District Council
Residents in Blenheim and Picton are urged to use the kerbside rubbish and recycling services rather than traveling to transfer stations. Marlborough District Council Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says under the Level 4 restrictions, transfer stations ... More >>
Wither Hills Upper Tracks Reopen, Public Toilets And Playgrounds Close
Friday, 27 March 2020, 3:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
All the region’s parks and reserves are open for use, including from today the upper tracks of the Wither Hills Farm Park, which can now reopen after the rain overnight and today. Residents are encouraged to enjoy Marlborough’s open spaces but remember ... More >>
Observe The Lockdown And Save Lives – Mayor John Leggett
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 1:49 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett is urging everyone to observe the Covid-19 lockdown for the sake of the community. “Saving lives must be the first priority for all of us. I’m appealing to everybody to accept the restrictions, which are designed ... More >>
