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 58]

Snapshot of Council’s work on climate change

Thursday, 25 July 2019, 12:30 pm | Marlborough District Council

Councillors at today’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee meeting were provided with a snapshot of Council’s approach to climate change. More >>

Nominations open for local government elections

Friday, 19 July 2019, 8:40 am | Marlborough District Council

Candidate nominations for this year’s local government elections are now open and those who are keen to get involved, and help shape Marlborough’s future, are encouraged to stand. More >>

Wheels in motion for Picton bus service trial

Thursday, 18 July 2019, 4:24 pm | Marlborough District Council

An 18 month bus service trial between Blenheim and Picton has been given the green light and will begin operating on Tuesday 6 August 2019. More >>

Council stumps up to save trees

Thursday, 18 July 2019, 3:05 pm | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough District Council’s Assets and Services Committee has this afternoon agreed in principle to fund the difference required to save 70 oak trees along Dog Point Road, near Renwick. More >>

Marlborough wins Local Government NZ Conference 2020

Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 12:43 pm | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough District Council and Destination Marlborough are very pleased to announce that the Local Government New Zealand Conference will be held in Marlborough in July 2020. Business Events Marlborough*, in partnership with the Council, led the regional ... More >>

Shared water meter system for some properties

Thursday, 27 June 2019, 2:35 pm | Marlborough District Council

Council this morning agreed to move away from installing water meters on all Renwick and Havelock properties, unless the property owner is being disadvantaged. More >>

Council adopts annual plan

Thursday, 27 June 2019, 11:18 am | Marlborough District Council

Council met today and adopted its annual plan 2019-2020, setting the rates for the coming financial year, which come into effect this Monday 1 July. More >>

Whale Trail funding announced

Thursday, 27 June 2019, 10:27 am | Marlborough District Council

A new cycle and walking trail stretching 200 kilometres from Picton to Kaikōura has a new name and government funding. More >>

Ambitious ideas sought for the Te Tauihu strategy

Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 4:05 pm | Marlborough District Council

A series of community conversations called Te Tauihu Talks will be held across Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman throughout July and August to feed into the development of the Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy. More >>

Study on Picton’s air quality set to begin

Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 9:59 am | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough District Council, in conjunction with NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) is set to begin a year-long study into Picton’s air quality. More >>

Marlborough congratulates Craig Harper

Sunday, 23 June 2019, 11:48 am | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough congratulates Craig Harper Mayor John Leggett has congratulated Blenheim local Craig Harper on his achievement, cycling across 12 US states, covering 4,828km, in 10 days. “Craig’s achievement is nothing short of incredible. Everyone in ... More >>