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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 7]
Mayor Welcomes Appointees To Independent Ferry Service Advisory Group
Monday, 19 February 2024, 2:13 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the appointments to the Ministerial Advisory Group tasked with providing independent advice and assurance on the future of KiwiRail’s inter-island ferry service. State Owned Enterprises Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced ... More >>
Let’s Get It Sorted: Rubbish Bags On Borrowed Time
Monday, 19 February 2024, 10:41 am | Marlborough District Council
Wheelie bins are coming which means from 1 July 2024 Council rubbish bags will no longer be collected kerbside in Marlborough. Rubbish bags are on “borrowed time”, Council’s Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas says. “Replacing rubbish bags with the ... More >>
Energy Efficiency Funding Scheme Suspended
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 11:05 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s energy efficiency and clean heating loan scheme will be suspended for any new loans from 29 February. Council’s loan scheme was set up in 2010 to assist Marlborough ratepayers to take advantage of government subsidies for insulation and ... More >>
National Mountain Bike Event Riding Into Picton
Monday, 12 February 2024, 10:28 am | Marlborough District Council
Mountain bikers from around New Zealand will converge on Picton this Sunday 18 February for Round Four of the Mountain Bike New Zealand National Cross Country Series 2024. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/f62cab89285ce3968041.jpeg" ... More >>
Don’t Feed The Gulls - BBA And Council
Friday, 9 February 2024, 12:13 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Blenheim Business Association and Marlborough District Council are leading the call to encourage people to stop feeding seagulls in the town centre. “People should not feed the gulls and take care not to leave food unattended,” said Lynette Rayner, ... More >>
Checking The Health Of Our Town Centres
Friday, 9 February 2024, 11:17 am | Marlborough District Council
A spot check of the health of our town centres is the focus of Council’s ‘Marlborough Town Centre Health Check’, the findings from which were presented at this week’s Economic, Finance and Community committee meeting. Every two years since 2011 for ... More >>
Queen Charlotte Drive Closures Paused
Friday, 9 February 2024, 10:11 am | Marlborough District Council
Due to machinery breakdown, planned daytime construction closures on Queen Charlotte Drive, near Cullen Point, Mahakipawa Hill will not be in place from today to Monday 12 February. The closures are planned to restart on Tuesday 13 February ... More >>
Airport Going Green
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 2:00 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Airport is on a sustainability journey, exploring greener options for the future. “We’re looking at the airport through a lens of future sustainability, including its financial and environmental future – we already have some multi-year ... More >>
Council Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 11:38 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Climate Change Sub-committee met yesterday to receive a report on the Council’s latest emissions inventory, plus an update on the Climate Change Action Plan and hear from members of the community. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/0b7095ed166878905e75.jpeg" ... More >>
World-leading Technology Will Aid Tory Channel Mariners
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 10:24 am | Marlborough District Council
A groundbreaking visual aid providing real-time guidance for mariners on current and tide conditions in Tory Channel/Kura te Au goes live on Marlborough District Council’s website on Monday. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/785893deb71ff1da343f.jpeg" ... More >>
Water Restrictions Ease In Picton And Waikawa
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 8:32 am | Marlborough District Council
As water restrictions ease in Picton and Waikawa, residents and visitors are still encouraged to save water and make ‘every drop count.’ From today Picton and Waikawa residents can use sprinklers again on alternate days as well as hand-held hoses. ... More >>
Taylor River Management ‘a Careful Balancing Act’
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 12:27 pm | Marlborough District Council
Removal of aquatic vegetation is underway in parts of the Taylor and Lower Opaōa rivers, with Council’s weedcutting boat busy working until the end of January. Under rules in the Marlborough Environment Plan, certain river works are not allowed ... More >>
Disposing Of Batteries Safely
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 1:33 pm | Marlborough District Council
Fire risk is front of mind during summer but did you know you might be creating a fire risk by disposing of batteries in your household waste? Council’s Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas says when batteries are put in the rubbish or recycling, ... More >>
Queen Charlotte Drive Closures
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 11:06 am | Marlborough District Council
Daytime road closures are planned for Queen Charlotte Drive from 7 February for up to three weeks. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2401/7e55d44c7f754f717fdb.jpeg" width="720" height="576"> A recently repaired wall near ... More >>
Water Restrictions Continue In Picton And Waikawa
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 2:28 pm | Marlborough District Council
Every drop counts - that’s still the message to Picton and Waikawa residents and visitors who are being asked to continue to save water. A total sprinkler ban remains in place as well as no boat or car washing and limits on Council’s irrigation of ... More >>
Warnings At Rai Falls And Omaka River For Toxic Algae
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 9:05 am | Marlborough District Council
Warnings signs are now in place at the Rai Falls and the Lions Reserve at the Omaka River due to a proliferation of toxic algae. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2401/76301ebd83672a0ef37e.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Toxic algae are most prolific ... More >>
Keep Saving Water In Picton And Waikawa
Monday, 15 January 2024, 12:10 pm | Marlborough District Council
Every drop counts - that’s still the message to Picton and Waikawa residents who are being asked to continue to conserve water. A total sprinkler ban remains in place for Picton and Waikawa residents as well as no boat washing at launching ramps in ... More >>
More Savings Needed As Picton And Waikawa Heed Call To Reduce Water Use
Friday, 12 January 2024, 2:04 pm | Marlborough District Council
Picton and Waikawa residents have heard the call to make every drop of water count but are being encouraged to do more, with demand still outstripping the town’s supply. Every drop counts - that’s the message from Council to local residents ... More >>
Dire Need For Water Savings In Picton And Waikawa
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 11:09 am | Marlborough District Council
Every drop counts - that’s the message from Marlborough District Council to Picton and Waikawa residents who have been asked to urgently reduce their water consumption. From tomorrow, Friday 12 January, a total hosing ban is in place for Picton and Waikawa ... More >>
Wither Hills Farm Park Closed
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 11:52 am | Marlborough District Council
The Wither Hills Farm Park is closed to the public from tonight. With recent hot and dry conditions and following discussion with Fire and Emergency (FENZ), Council is closing the park in the interest of public safety. Parks and Open Spaces Manager ... More >>
