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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 6]
Tsunami And The Sounds Presentation Next Month
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 11:09 am | Marlborough District Council
If you live in a part of Marlborough that could be affected by a tsunami, the Marlborough Emergency Management team would love to see you at a tsunami science talk and workshop next month. The public event will be held at Picton’s Port Marlborough Pavilion ... More >>
Protecting Marlborough’s Heritage For The Future
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 12:38 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s heritage is in secure hands with a full team now on board to preserve and protect the region’s treasured history and taonga. The team charting a new course for the protection and preservation of Marlborough’s heritage gather at ... More >>
Marlborough Sounds’ Study Survey Shows Road Access And Cost Are Key, With Some Support For Marine Access
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 3:13 pm | Marlborough District Council
Results from the survey conducted during the second phase of public engagement on the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study are in. Data from the 1,742 completed surveys has been analysed by the project team at Stantec as part of the business ... More >>
Resident Satisfaction On The Up
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 1:45 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s 2023 resident survey has recorded an increase in satisfaction of 66 per cent, up from 62 per cent in 2022. The survey and report were presented at this morning’s Economic, Finance and Community Committee. Mayor Nadine Taylor said Council’s ... More >>
Holding Account Approved To Fund Critical Sounds’ Storm Repairs
Friday, 25 August 2023, 9:37 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Assets & Services Committee has approved the establishment of a holding account to fund critical storm repairs within the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study Area (MSFAS). <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2308/ff52f2fd5292aaf1f55e.jpeg" ... More >>
Winter 2022 Likely Wettest Season In One Hundred Years
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 4:49 pm | Marlborough District Council
It never rains but it pours . . . so it will come as no surprise that July and August 2022 feature prominently in the Marlborough District Council’s annual State of the Environment Rainfall Report released today. “Winter 2022 was likely the wettest ... More >>
Spacious New Airport Car Park Set To Open
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 3:05 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Airport’s new car park – providing much needed extra capacity – is set to open next month. The car park will provide an additional 290 car parks. The good news for airport users is that free parking will increase from 15 to 30 ... More >>
Public Invited To Resilience Workshops
Tuesday, 15 August 2023, 12:35 pm | Marlborough District Council
If you live in Seddon, Linkwater or Rarangi, come along to an upcoming community meeting aimed at helping communities enhance disaster resilience. The meetings, which will run as workshops with refreshments provided, are: Seddon - 22 August from 6.30pm ... More >>
Disruptions Expected On Queen Charlotte Drive
Thursday, 10 August 2023, 2:12 pm | Marlborough District Council
Roadworks in several places along Queen Charlotte Drive are set to start on Monday 14 August, causing disruptions for motorists. Three sites between the Cullen Point lookout and Belvue Bay Road will be under stop/go traffic management so motorists ... More >>
Worthy Recipients Receive Marlborough Civic Awards
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 7:35 pm | Marlborough District Council
Eight locals have been recognised for their outstanding service at a special Civic Honours ceremony held in the Whitehaven Room of the ASB Theatre on Wednesday 2 August. The awards are made by Council every three years. In presenting the honours, Mayor ... More >>
Murphys Road Upgrades Finished
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 10:40 am | Marlborough District Council
Murphys Road infrastructure and upgrade works – which began in January 2022 – are complete. Project Engineer Mark Power thanked residents for their patience while the various works were underway. “We appreciate it has been disruptive and want ... More >>
Region Wide Engagement On Sounds’ Transport Network Delivers Over 1700 Responses
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 2:59 pm | Marlborough District Council
The second phase of public engagement on the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study wrapped up at 5pm yesterday, 11 July. The public were asked for their views on the ‘emerging preferred option’ and ‘hazard adaptation pathway’ and their estimated ... More >>
Council Services On Matariki Friday 14 July
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 2:24 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council's Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Thursday 13 July and will reopen on Monday 17 July at 8.30am. Kerbside rubbish bag and recycling collection Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Fridays will be collected ... More >>
Council Invests In Playgrounds And Athletic Park Car Parking
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 10:26 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Assets and Services Committee has approved $540,000 for local projects through its Land Subdivision Account, funded by levies charged to developers for reserves and community facilities. The funding will see sun shade sails installed ... More >>
New Tech Hub Receives $578,000 Boost
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 2:57 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough’s new technology and innovation hub, upstairs in Scott Street, Blenheim, has received a huge boost from the Government’s $200 million Kānoa fund. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2307/bd2658df6e058f925170.jpeg" ... More >>
One Week Left To Have Your Say On Sounds’ Future Transport Survey
Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 11:24 am | Marlborough District Council
There’s only a week to go for you to have your say on the future of the Sounds’ transport network. Over 450 people have already completed the public survey, and hundreds attended public drop-in sessions held during June. The online survey seeking ... More >>
Have Your Say On Council’s Gambling Venue Policy
Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 10:30 am | Marlborough District Council
Do you have a view on the number of pokie machines and TAB venues in Marlborough? Council will begin consultation on its proposed Gambling Venue Policy on Monday 10 July and wants your feedback. Council is required to review it every three years. ... More >>
East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw Comes Into Effect
Friday, 30 June 2023, 4:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
The East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw places new rules on vehicle use along Marlborough’s coastline from the mouth of the Awatere River south to the district boundary. It comes into effect from tomorrow, 1 July 2023. Following the effects of the 2016 Kaikōura ... More >>
Council Adopts 2023-24 Annual Plan
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 10:28 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has adopted its 2023-24 Annual Plan, setting a rates increase of 7.97 per cent. Mayor Nadine Taylor said it is always challenging for Council to manage the community's desire for increased levels of service and project ... More >>
Picton Bus Service Becomes Permanent While Renwick Route Ends On 1 July
Monday, 19 June 2023, 11:43 am | Marlborough District Council
From Saturday 1 July the Picton bus service will become a permanent public transport option while the Renwick service will cease operation. The trial for the Picton service began in 2019 and initially aimed to have a minimum of 192 passengers a month. Assets ... More >>
