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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 68]
Marlborough earthquake recovery update
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 11:06 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Roads Journey Manager Steve Murrin, said high winds coupled with today’s weather ‘bomb’ have prevented helicopters from conducting a final round of sluicing on the slip zone. More >>
Wither Hills Farm Park closed until further notice
Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 4:42 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has closed all Wither Hills Farm Park recreational tracks until further notice, due to the predicted gale force winds and elevated fire risk. More >>
Major progress on massive slip blocking Awatere Valley Road
Friday, 13 January 2017, 11:46 am | Marlborough District Council
Cut through has been achieved on the massive slip which has blocked the Awatere Valley Road, stranding nine farming families in the upper Awatere since the Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
Appeal to Picton and Waikawa to cut down water use
Thursday, 12 January 2017, 12:38 pm | Marlborough District Council
Picton and Waikawa households are being asked to cut back on their water use to avoid immediate water restrictions for the town. More >>
Mopping up after Marlborough rural fires
Friday, 23 December 2016, 10:49 am | Marlborough District Council
Three rural fire crews with a couple of helicopters and a 20-tonne digger have been dealing with the aftermath of the Wharanui fire on Marlborough’s east coast today, working with a specialist forestry fire crew who have been taking down the big burnt-out ... More >>
Pinning down one source of water waste
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 4:36 pm | Marlborough District Council
Twelve months since the last survey, a handful of new water leaks have been located in the water supply networks of three Marlborough townships. More >>
Christmas gift to rural fire fighters needed right away
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 4:52 pm | Marlborough District Council
Within hours of receiving a set of new radios to replace equipment stolen in the aftermath of last month’s earthquake, the Kekerengu Voluntary Rural fire force has the new gear in action, battling a grass fire on Marlborough’s dry east coast. More >>
Mayoral earthquake funds distribution underway
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 3:20 pm | Marlborough District Council
Funds from the Marlborough Mayoral Earthquake Fund are being distributed this week, in time for Christmas. More >>
Christmas present for Kekerengu to replace stolen gear
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 12:37 pm | Marlborough District Council
Tait Communications has come to the party for the Marlborough/Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority, donating new mobile radio equipment to the Kekerengu volunteers after their gear was stolen. More >>
Marlborough earthquake recovery update
Monday, 19 December 2016, 12:17 pm | Marlborough District Council
Progress on clearing the Awatere slip went off with a bang at the weekend, with two large rocks that were hampering clearance efforts each being blown up by 100kg of explosives. More >>
Refreshing the look of Renwick
Monday, 19 December 2016, 11:15 am | Marlborough District Council
A makeover for the Renwick village centre is underway to better reflect the township’s identity as ‘Heart of Wine Country’ and make it more pedestrian- friendly and inviting for locals and visitors. More >>
Video shows the challenge of the Awatere Valley Road slip
Friday, 16 December 2016, 4:57 pm | Marlborough District Council
The massive land slip on Awatere Valley Road in Marlborough is proving much more troublesome than first thought. More >>
Video shows the challenge of the Awatere Valley Road slip
Friday, 16 December 2016, 1:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
The massive land slip on Awatere Valley Road in Marlborough is proving much more troublesome than first thought. More >>
Council supports Renwick bypass compromise
Friday, 16 December 2016, 9:53 am | Marlborough District Council
Wairau Awatere councillor Cynthia Brooks says it was gratifying to hear that local trucking companies were already imposing a 30km speed limit on their vehicles moving through Renwick along Boyce and Anglesea streets. More >>
Restricted fire season announced
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 2:27 pm | Marlborough District Council
A Restricted Fire Season has been put in place covering all of Marlborough so a permit is required to light a fire in the open. More >>
Seddon’s halls survive earthquake damage
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 10:29 am | Marlborough District Council
The Awatere Memorial Hall has been given the all-clear for the community to use again once some minor repairs are completed and Seddon’s Scout/hub building has also had a reprieve. More >>
Ward water back on
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 12:07 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has stepped in to assist the community of Ward to re-establish its water supply. More >>
Marlborough signs MOU with Ningxia District of China
Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 4:42 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor and the leader of a delegation from China’s Ningxia District today signed a memorandum of understanding which paves the way for a relationship between the largest wine growing regions of each country. More >>
Building control innovation recognised as best in NZ
Friday, 24 April 2015, 11:02 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s building control team and the lead it has taken in using information technology has won it national recognition for innovation. More >>
100-Day Tribute to 100-Year Anniversary of Gallipoli
Monday, 13 April 2015, 10:14 am | Marlborough District Council
Next week will be the last week that the sound of the cornet will ring out the Last Post from the steps of Blenheim’s war memorial at 6pm as the special 100-year tribute to Marlborough’s fallen servicemen reaches its 100th day. More >>
