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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 69]
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 >>
Commercial Events Fund taking applications now
Wednesday, 20 August 2014, 1:59 pm | Marlborough District Council
The $75,000 Commercial Events Fund set up by the District Council to foster new events for the region is now open for applications. More >>
Marlborough’s new events calendar: Follow-ME
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 12:24 pm | Marlborough District Council
The calendar has information about what’s on and what’s coming up in Marlborough. More >>
Board Art 2014 Marlborough has kicked off!
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 3:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
Board Art 2014 Marlborough is a Marlborough Youth Council initiative. The purpose of which is to provide opportunities for youth in Marlborough, utilising art as a medium to profile Marlborough youth in a positive way. More >>
Upgraded Council website to offer access to property files
Friday, 1 November 2013, 12:45 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough District Council website upgrade involved the design and development of three separate websites and has led the way for other regions in providing on-line access to property, building and resource consent files. More >>
Band of the Royal Marines - Blenheim concert - 29th Sept
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 4:12 pm | Marlborough District Council
Please find attached details of the Band of the Royal Marines, all the way from the UK, who are coming to New Zealand to perform just four concerts. More >>
