Summary List

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PROPOSED BYLAWS

Statement of Proposal Introduction (18kb)

1.  Introductory (44kb)
     Statement of Proposal - Introductory (17kb)

2.  Public Places (44kb)
Statement of Proposal - Public Places (46kb)

3.  Traffic (48kb)
     Statement of Proposal - Traffic (19kb)

4.  Dog Control (51kb)
     Statement of Proposal - Dog Control (20kb)

5.  Nuisances (25kb)
     Statement of Proposal - Nuisances (17kb)

6.  Cemeteries (27kb)
     Statement of Proposal - Cemeteries (17kb)

7.  Keeping of Animals Poultry and Bees (18kb)
     Statement of Proposal - Keeping of Animals Poultry and Bees (44kb)

8.  Fire Prevention (26kb)
     Statement of Proposal - Fire Prevention (19kb)

Statement of Proposal - Summary (22kb)

Blenheim Urban Design Strategy

The Blenheim Urban Design Strategy is available from the Council offices, libraries and can be downloaded below.

• Blenheim Urban Design Strategy - Overview (644 Kb)

Download the whole strategy which is split into two due to it's larger file size:

• Blenheim Town Centre Report - first half (6,414 Kb)
• Blenheim Town Centre Report - second half (8,132 Kb)

or download the individual parts below:

• Part 1 - Introduction (742 Kb)
• Part 2 - The Case for a Better Town Centre (837 Kb)
• Part 3 - A Framework to Unlock The Potential (292 Kb)
• Part 4 - A Vision for Blenheim (520 Kb)
• Part 5 - Strategic Themes
  • 5.1 A Heart with Vitality (2,305 Kb)
  • 5.2 A Safe and Accessible Town Centre (1,590 Kb)
  • 5.3 A Prosperous Town Centre (1,387 Kb)
  • 5.4 A Greener Town Centre (1,753 Kb)
  • 5.5 Stronger Connections with The Rivers (1,107 Kb)
  • 5.6 Vibrant Streets and Open Spaces (1,081 Kb)
  • 5.7 Attractive Entrances in to Town (1,245 Kb)
  • 5.8 A Future-Proofed Street Network (1,465 Kb)
  • 5.9 Reflecting Blenheim's Built Character (603 Kb)
  • 5.10 Focus on Architectural Quality (533 Kb)

Feedback: feedback on the ideas and any others within the strategy has closed.

LIQUOR

• Liquor Ban Bylaw 2004 (17kb)
• Blenheim CBD Liquor Ban Area (193kb)
• Picton CBD Liquor Ban Area (94kb)

Gambling Venue Policy (16kb)

COUNCIL DOCUMENTS (Free from the Customer Service Centre)

Final Long Term Council Community Plan (2009 - 2019)

• Volume 1 - Community Outcomes (1.8Mb)
• Volume 2 - Council Activities and Funding (3.6Mb)

Rate Funding Allocations Summary (2009-2010)

• Explanatory Notes in respect of Rate Funding Allocations Statement (47kb) Pages 1 - 3
• Table of Contents - Rate Funding Allocations Statement (15kb) Pages 1 - 2
• Rate Funding Allocation Statement (195kb) Pages 1 - 54

Annual Report 2008/2009

• Annual Report 2008 - 2009 (3.7Mb)

Top of the South Island Indicators - September 2009

Download the whole report:

• Top of the South Island Indicators (PDF 9,531 Kb)

Or download the individual chapters:

• Cover and Introduction (PDF 603 Kb)
• Social Indicators - part 1 (PDF 1,740 Kb)
• Social Indicators - part 2 (PDF 1,619 Kb)
• Environmental Indicators (PDF 2,383 Kb)
• Cultural Indicators (PDF 86 Kb)
• Econmonic Indicators (PDF 1,651 Kb)
• Appendix 1 (PDF 145 Kb)

Water and Sanitary Services Assessments 2005

The Water and Sanitary Services Assessment is an assessment of water and sanitary services in the Marlborough District. The Council is required to carry out these assessments under the Local Government Act 2002. It looks at both Council owned services and privately owned services relating to:

• Introduction (144 Kb) 
• Water Supply (1.143 Mb) 
• Wastewater (2.633 Mb)
• Stormwater (135 Kb)
• Sanitary Services (431 Kb)
• Appendices (816 kb) 

ENVIRONMENTAL

2008 State of the Environment Report
Options for Enhancement of Grovetown Lagoon (273kb)
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Annual Report 2001 (221kb)
Air Quality Monitoring Annual Report 2002 (202kb)
Air Quality Monitoring Annual Report 2002 - Appendices (17kb)
Recreational Waters Survey Marlborough Region November 2001 - February 2002 (755kb)
Looking After Your Septic Tank - Helpful Tips (2135kb)
Looking After Your Septic Tank - Household Cleaners (264kb)
The Effects of Chromium Copper Arsenic (CCA) Treated Posts on Soil and Groundwater (196kb)
Design Guidelines for New On-Site Wastewater Management Systems (572 kb)

Wairau Plain Landscape Concept Guidelines

- Why Guidelines (911kb)
- Planting Opportunities (1.0mb)
- Dry Plain and Spring Country (816kb)
- Old Dune and Coastal Land (950kb)
- Exotic Trees and Planting Guidelines (1474kb)

RMA - Policy & Plans

Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan (Set of three volumes)
Proposed Wairau/Awatere Resource Management Plan (Set of three volumes)
Marlborough Regional Policy Statement (RPS)
Transitional Marlborough District Plans
Transitional Regional Plans

OTHER DOCUMENTS

Geotechnical Reporting 2005 (136kb)
Accredited Geotech Providers (14 kb) 
Strengthening Requirements for Earthquake Prone Buildings (45kb)
Identification of Active Fault Traces in Marlborough District (161kb)
Fault Line Explanatory Note (93kb) 

• Map of Marlborough District showing known active fault traces of relevance to planning and consents (JPG Image file)
• Map of active trace of the Wairau Section of the Alpine Fault (JPG Image file)
• Map of the active trace of the Awatere and Clarence Faults (JPG Image file)

Wairau Trenching Fault - Renwick (126kb)
Wairau Trenching Fault - Marshlands (122kb)
Locality and Site Plan (281kb)
Marshlands Trench Log (245kb)
Map (267kb) 
Land Information Memorandum/Project Information Memorandum Earthquake Practice Note (33kb)

Bird Scaring Devices (180kb)
Code of Practice for Subdivision and Development  

Fast Ferries Discussion Document:

• Contents, Purpose & Introduction - Pages 1 to 4 (1,200kb)
• Background - Pages 5 to 14 (2,300kb)
• Options - Pages 15 to 26 (1,500kb)
• Glossary - Page 27 (290kb)
• Blank - Page 28 (270kb)
• Your Comments - Page 29 (270kb)

Draft Variation Discussion Document - Proposed Controls on Shipping Activity in the Marlborough Sounds (670.5kb)
Summary of Comments on Draft Variation for Control of Shipping Activities in Marlborough Sounds (214kb)
Application by Tranz Rail and Dr Single's Report (711kb)
Second Review Report by Dr Singles (209kb)
Location of DHI Comments (430kb)
Dr Croad Report Speed Exemption (350kb)
Croad and Parnell Analysis Report (925kb)
Resource Management Act Charging Policy (263kb)

BIOSECURITY

Regional Pest Management Strategy Operational Plan Report 2008-09 (195kb)
Regional Pest Management Strategy Operational Plan Report 2007/2008 (184kb)
Regional Pest Management Strategy for Marlborough Operational Plan Report 2006/2007 (345kb)
Old Mans Beard Report (234kb)
Brief Summary of Old Mans Beard Report (97kb) LINK back to Ecological threats

MARLBOROUGH SOUTH RURAL FIRE AUTHORITY

• Channel E65 Mt Riley Site (JPG Image file 73kb)
• Channel E57 Mt Stokes Site (JPG Image file 78kb)
• Channel E45 Blackbirch Site (JPG Image file 115kb)
• E Band Ned Test site (JPG Image file 115kb)
• Channel E59 Whites Bay Hill Site (JPG Image file 116kb)
• District Fire Zones (JPG Image file 152kb)

More detailed zone maps are available in the Regulatory Section.

 

MARLBOROUGH LAND TRANSPORT STRATEGY

The Land Transport Strategy outlines a broad strategy for land transport in Marlborough. It is a "statement of intent" for a long term focus/vision for transport planning in the region. The strategy is implemented through the annual land transport programme and the Marlborough Sounds and proposed Wairau Awatere resource management plans.

Download a Free Copy of the Strategy

• Regional Land Transport Strategy 2001-2006 (2929kb)
• Marlborough Regional Land Transport Strategy 2006-2010 (1.3Mb)
• Summary of Information RLTS 2006-2010 (60K)  

The Regional Land Transport Strategy is in .pdf format and Acrobat Reader will be required to view the contents. Click HERE to download your free copy of Acrobat Reader.

ROADING CUSTOMER SURVEY

• Customer Survey 2006

MARLBOROUGH WALKING & CYCLING STRATEGY (FINAL)

• Marlborough Walking and Cycling Strategy Final (1.7 mb)
• Marlborough Walking & Cycling Action Plan (17 kb)  

CYCLE LANES

• Cycle Lanes (Maxwell Road) (1.4 mb)
• Cycle Lanes (Redwood Street) (915 kb)