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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 61]
Marlborough mayor welcomes Coastal Pacific re-launch
Friday, 23 November 2018, 10:36 am | Marlborough District Council
The Kaikoura earthquake was a double whammy for Marlborough’s East Coast, which was hit hard by the Seddon earthquake in 2013. Houses were damaged in both events. The 2016 quake also destroyed Ward’s water supply. Council was able to step in ... More >>
French Pass memorial to honour fallen soldiers
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 3:38 pm | Marlborough District Council
The French Pass community’s request for a permanent memorial to acknowledge those from their community who did not return from World War 1 and World War 2 has been approved by Council’s Assets and Services Committee. More >>
Picton wayfinding signs given the go ahead
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 3:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
Picton is a step closer to the installation of a series of signs that provide information about the town to visitors and locals. More >>
Two years’ progress since the Kaikoura earthquake
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 9:07 am | Marlborough District Council
Today marks two years since the 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake that dramatically changed the landscape and disrupted the lives of so many. More >>
No replacement for Council vacancy
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 10:47 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council today decided not to replace Councillor Laressa Shenfield, who resigned on 17 October to relocate to Melbourne with her family. More >>
Annual report shows record investment
Friday, 26 October 2018, 2:33 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor John Leggett says it was a year of rebuilding, repairs and reinstatement as Marlborough comes out from under the shadow of the November 2016 earthquake. More >>
Councillor Laressa Shenfield resignation - Media statement
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 1:50 pm | Marlborough District Council
Blenheim ward Councillor Laressa Shenfield has officially resigned from Marlborough District Council, due to the relocation of her family to Melbourne. More >>
Marlborough: New bus service trials get green light
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 7:30 pm | Marlborough District Council
New bus service trials get green light Marlborough District Council’s Assets and Services Committee agreed in principle today to fund bus service trials, with a new Renwick to Blenheim return service, expanded Blenheim commuter routes and Blenheim ... More >>
Seddon residents one step closer to drinking tap water
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 12:21 pm | Marlborough District Council
Treated water from the newly constructed Seddon water treatment plant began flowing to the town’s residents today, after being given the go-ahead by the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board Drinking Water Assessor. More >>
Improvements begin on freedom camping sites
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 2:24 pm | Marlborough District Council
Work has begun to improve Marlborough’s freedom camping sites, following a funding injection of $195,000 from the Government in August. The first work to get underway is an upgrade to the car park at Koromiko’s Collins Reserve. The reserve is closed ... More >>
Council welcomes new tourism funding
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 2:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has been granted $668,000 in funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund, for five projects around Marlborough. Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan, who is also chairman of the ... More >>
Resident survey reveals high satisfaction level
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 9:17 am | Marlborough District Council
Residents’ satisfaction levels with Marlborough District Council’s services have again rated highly, with drinking water, sewerage and community facilities the top three performers. The Council undertakes an independent annual survey to identify ... More >>
Statistics show Marlborough economy healthy
Monday, 27 August 2018, 4:07 pm | Marlborough District Council
Statistics show Marlborough economy healthy Marlborough’s economy is still doing better than the national economy. The latest quarterly economic monitor report from Infometrics shows the Marlborough economy continues to be healthy. Details are here: ... More >>
Queen Charlotte Track may be part of Great Walks network
Thursday, 23 August 2018, 12:25 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says the scenic spectacular that is the Queen Charlotte Track has been acknowledged yet again with DOC now considering whether Marlborough’s popular walking track should become a designated Great Walk. More >>
Have your say on Marlborough’s Walking and Cycling Strategy
Thursday, 16 August 2018, 9:28 am | Marlborough District Council
Bike Walk Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council want your feedback on the draft Walking and Cycling Strategy (2018-28) that is now out for consultation. More >>
Marlborough Mayor welcomes blue mussel funding
Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 8:57 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says Marlborough’s first grant from the Provincial Growth Fund has been won through good working partnerships developed within the aquaculture sector and fostered by Council. More >>
Minister inspects Marlborough’s waste disposal
Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 3:13 pm | Marlborough District Council
The minister toured the resource recovery centre on Friday last week and got a close-up view of how Marlborough deals with its waste. More >>
Public invited to hear latest earthquake science findings
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 3:39 pm | Marlborough District Council
Scientists have declared the 2016 Kaikoura-Hurunui earthquake sequence one of the most complex in history, with more than 20 different faults shifting. More >>
Marlborough Youth Council goes live on Instagram
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 11:32 am | Marlborough District Council
In a first for the Council, the Marlborough Youth Council has launched its own Instagram account, designed to keep Marlborough’s young people in the loop. More >>
Queen Charlotte Drive repairs to start tomorrow
Sunday, 29 July 2018, 6:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
Queen Charlotte Drive repairs to start tomorrow Marlborough Roads is starting work on repairing Queen Charlotte Drive from Monday July 30 2018, and there may be delays for people travelling along this road. The road was heavily damaged in recent storms ... More >>
