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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 67]
Marlborough sports facilities hit by rain
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 12:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
The wet weather is starting to affect sports grounds and playing surfaces and they are likely to be closed until Friday. More >>
East Coast community encouraged to come to public meetings
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 11:21 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett is urging East Coast residents to bring forward their questions or concerns to the public meetings arranged for next week to respond to earthquake insurance and rebuild issues. More >>
Only limited parking at Lansdowne Park this weekend
Friday, 31 March 2017, 10:17 am | Marlborough District Council
If you’re heading to Lansdowne Park for a game this weekend, please allow a bit of extra time to get to your seat by kick-off. More >>
White crosses to remember the fallen
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 10:57 am | Marlborough District Council
Memorial white crosses in honour of Marlborough's fallen soldiers have been placed in the garden beds of Seymour Square next to Blenheim's War Memorial clock tower in preparation for Anzac Day. Each cross bears the name and rank, and sometimes the ... More >>
Water meters in the pipeline for Renwick
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 2:35 pm | Marlborough District Council
More than 80 residents attended the meeting at the Renwick Community Hall, which was jointly organised by Marlborough District Council and Renwick Smart and Connected. An earlier information meeting had also been held in February. More >>
Recycling withdrawn as blue bins replaced at Picton marina
Friday, 17 March 2017, 10:13 am | Marlborough District Council
The big blue rubbish and recycling bins put into the Picton marina for the convenience of Marlborough Sounds residents and holidaymakers just over a year ago are to be replaced by wheelie bins. More >>
Reservoir gets a makeover
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 1:20 pm | Marlborough District Council
Witherlea residents may notice a slight chlorine smell for a few days in their water next week. More >>
Picton Pool becomes Poolsafe
Friday, 10 March 2017, 10:03 am | Marlborough District Council
The Picton Pool at Queen Charlotte College is now one of 149 other pools around New Zealand which is Poolsafe accredited. More >>
What you find on a beach
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 3:52 pm | Marlborough District Council
If 30 people take two hours to cover six kilometres, how much rubbish can they collect? Heaps, it would seem, if it’s a litter team combing the beach at Rarangi at the weekend. More >>
Council proposes to limit rates increase to 2.33%
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 5:20 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Councillors today approved a draft annual budget which maintains existing projects and levels of service while keeping a brake on new spending. More >>
Marlborough Shops can open Easter Sunday
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 5:14 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough District Council has confirmed that shops may open for business this Easter Sunday, in time for this Easter’s Omaka Classic Fighters Airshow. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said the decision is common sense for a tourist region like Marlborough. More >>
Marlborough recovery update: Kaikoura earthquake - 1/3/17
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 2:32 pm | Marlborough District Council
Spring Creek stopbank repairs Repairs to an earthquake-damaged stopbank at Spring Creek have been completed, and crews are midway through repairing damaged stopbanks in Grovetown. A flood watch remains in place for the Spring Creek and Grovetown communities ... More >>
Marlborough welcomes Government tourism support
Monday, 27 February 2017, 5:11 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed today’s announcement by Hon Paula Bennett, Minister of Tourism, of financial assistance for Marlborough’s tourism sector. More >>
Picton and Waikawa water supply upgrade on track
Monday, 27 February 2017, 2:59 pm | Marlborough District Council
The quality of Picton and Waikawa’s residential water supply has reached a new standard following the commissioning of two ultra-violet treatment units at the Speeds Road water treatment plant. More >>
One week delay to consultation process for Council bylaws
Friday, 24 February 2017, 4:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council is reviewing its general bylaws. They cover a range of matters ranging from public health and safety, parking, the use of public reserves, stock on public roads and driving on beaches as well as the keeping of animals. More >>
Government clean water measures announcement
Friday, 24 February 2017, 1:10 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Government has announced a new package of clean water measures, including amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, a series of regional “swimmability” maps, criteria for the $100 million Freshwater Improvement Fund ... More >>
Marlborough sending more support to Port Hills fire
Friday, 24 February 2017, 12:20 pm | Marlborough District Council
Two fire crews from the Marlborough Sounds left Marlborough this morning to relieve some of the fire fighters who have been battling the Port Hills fire. More >>
Lansdowne Park redevelopment on schedule, on budget
Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 2:29 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Lansdowne Park redevelopment is progressing on schedule and on budget, says Marlborough Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan. More >>
QEII Music Fund Award
Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 11:25 am | Marlborough District Council
The QEII Music Fund Award was established in 1963 following a visit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Set up with contributions from local bodies throughout the region at that time, today the Kaikoura and Marlborough District Councils administer the ... More >>
East Coast residents urged to stay clear of rivers
Friday, 17 February 2017, 11:12 am | Marlborough District Council
MetService has issued a severe weather watch for Marlborough’s East Coast from this afternoon through to Saturday morning, which could put pressure on landslip dams that had been created during the Kaikoura Earthquake. More >>
