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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 60]
Give Blenheim’s street trees a drink
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 4:16 pm | Marlborough District Council
As the dry, hot weather continues in Marlborough, our street trees are showing signs of feeling the effects. More >>
Marlborough’s economy remains in good health
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 2:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
Despite suggestions in 2018 that the New Zealand economy would take a hit, Marlborough’s economy remained in good health, according to the latest quarterly economic data recently released by Infometrics. More >>
Blenheim’s water provided to vineyards
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 4:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
Some vineyards are now receiving tankered water from the Blenheim supply, Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says. “Council has given permission for water to be taken from specific hydrants, and vineyards are charged for the water ... More >>
Council adopts annual plan for consultation
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 11:50 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has adopted its budget for the 2019-20 Annual Plan. This budget, maintains the direction, priorities and levels of service of its 2018-28 Long Term Plan. The budget was adopted for public consultation at this morning’s ... More >>
Need for Picton and Renwick to conserve water remains
Monday, 25 February 2019, 3:54 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says that while the weekend’s cool, wet weather brought some welcome relief, continued vigilance is necessary. More >>
Council looks to Community to consider labor needs
Friday, 22 February 2019, 9:34 am | Marlborough District Council
Council teams up with industry and community to consider Marlborough’s labour needs More >>
Tracks closed at Victoria Domain in Picton
Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 12:21 pm | Marlborough District Council
The hot, dry summer has forced the closure of Picton’s Victoria Domain upper tracks. The Tirohanga Track is also closed. More >>
Renwick asked to keep saving water
Monday, 18 February 2019, 2:31 pm | Marlborough District Council
Renwick’s conservation-minded residents have made significant water savings in the last 10 days, achieving a reduction in peak demand of 25%. More >>
Construction to start on Renwick reservoir
Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 2:44 pm | Marlborough District Council
Construction of Renwick’s new water reservoir will begin soon, with Fulton Hogan awarded the tender for the work. More >>
Water sprinkler restrictions now required in Picton
Tuesday, 12 February 2019, 12:51 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has begun water restrictions in Picton as the spate of hot, dry weather continues. Low water levels in the Essons Valley Dam and a high demand for water means all households on the Picton water supply must now adhere ... More >>
Renwick residents urged to conserve water
Monday, 4 February 2019, 12:26 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says the well level at the Renwick water supply bores continues to fall. More >>
Council calls for water conservation as temperatures climb
Monday, 28 January 2019, 10:21 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough residents are encouraged to be mindful of their water use during the spate of hot, dry weather forecast for this week. More >>
Restrictions expected soon for river irrigation users
Wednesday, 23 January 2019, 4:39 pm | Marlborough District Council
Restrictions are looming for irrigators on several Marlborough rivers as flows drop in response to the warm summer weather. All Marlborough’s rivers have minimum flow levels at which consent holders are required to shut them off. Several rivers are ... More >>
Waste sorting centre reopens
Tuesday, 15 January 2019, 5:01 pm | Marlborough District Council
Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre is open again to receive waste from the public. The waste is recorded using weighbridges and an onsite manual system, so members of the public need to be patient with the attendants. Commercial waste delivered ... More >>
Waste sorting centre reopening on Wednesday
Monday, 14 January 2019, 4:23 pm | Marlborough District Council
The fire at Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre was extinguished by Fire and Emergency NZ this morning. The clean-up is continuing. Marlborough District Council Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says it’s likely the sorting centre will remain closed until ... More >>
Fire closes Blenheim’s waste sorting centre
Monday, 14 January 2019, 10:38 am | Marlborough District Council
A fire inside Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre was attended to by Fire and Emergency NZ this morning, and is under control. More >>
Mayor welcomes Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre funding
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 9:49 am | Marlborough District Council
“This funding for feasibility work is welcome and could take Omaka, Marlborough’s number one visitor attraction, to the next level. More >>
Marlborough Airport – tell us what you think
Monday, 10 December 2018, 9:53 am | Marlborough District Council
In a bid to identify areas for improvement since the completion of the new terminal, an online survey is underway covering a range of topics including airport parking, security, baggage and the terminal building. More >>
Mayor welcomes colleges’ decision
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 9:10 am | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the announcement from the Ministry of Education that work to co-locate the Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ Colleges will begin early next year. More >>
Marlborough District Council joins dung beetle push
Thursday, 29 November 2018, 8:40 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council is encouraging landowners, stock farmers and even viticulturists to purchase dung beetles, the humble critters that dramatically improve soil fertility and water quality by tunneling through soil and burying livestock dung. More >>
