Media Releases
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Funding welcomed for library and art gallery development
Mayor John Leggett has warmly welcomed today’s announcement of $11m in infrastructure funding for the new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery planned for Blenheim’s CBD.
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Two hours free parking extended until 30 September
Councillors have agreed to extend the two hours of free parking in Blenheim and Picton until 30 September.
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Marlborough Regional Skills Leadership Group welcomed
Mayor John Leggett has welcomed an announcement by the Employment Minister, that the Government is establishing 15 independent Regional Skills Leadership Groups (RSLG), including one in Marlborough.
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Council adopts Annual Plan
Marlborough District Council adopted its 2020-2021 Annual Plan today, setting a rates increase of 1.88%.
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Picton’s future the subject of new study
The future of Waitohi/Picton is the subject of a new redevelopment study for Marlborough District Council. The study will include key public spaces such as the Foreshore and High Street.
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Resource consent applications maintained through lockdown
Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, the first 22 weeks of the year have been busy for the Council Resource Consents Team. Over this time the Council received 395 resource consent applications.
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Mayor welcomes Picton ferry precinct fast tracking
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed today’s Government announcement that the Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment Project is in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Bill.
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New district library and art gallery design revealed
Stunning concept designs for the long-planned new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery in Blenheim have been released.
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COVID-19 Support grants for community organisations
The Planning, Finance and Community Committee allocated emergency funding to a range of Marlborough community organisations to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.
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Water meter installation in Renwick and Havelock almost complete
Metered water is just around the corner for Havelock and Renwick residents, with water meter installations in the two towns almost complete.
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Council services back to normal on Monday
Council’s Customer Service Centre, the Marlborough District Libraries in Blenheim and Picton, and kerbside recycling in Blenheim and Picton will revert back to their normal service.
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Tree Policy given the (green) thumbs up
Council’s Assets and Services Committee yesterday approved, subject to full Council ratification later this month, a new Tree Policy for the region.
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Wheels in motion for freedom camping review
The wheels are in motion for a review of Marlborough District Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw, set to get underway soon.
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Council supports local contractors
Almost $10m of the Council’s construction work has been awarded to 15 local contracting companies since New Zealand moved out of Alert Level 4 on 28 April.
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Safety options for Alabama Road/Weld Street roundabout considered
Council’s Assets and Services Committee this morning discussed a range of options to improve driver, cyclist and pedestrian safety at the Alabama Road/Weld Street roundabout.
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Council decisions on 2020-21 Annual Plan
The Council confirmed its funding priorities for the 2020-2021 Annual Plan today, after considering 193 submissions.
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Final call for feedback on Waikawa Bay Foreshore Plan
Now’s your chance to share your thoughts and suggestions on the development of the first ever management plan for Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve.
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Remember to enter your car number plate for free parking
Even if you’re staying less than two hours, anyone parking in Blenheim or Picton needs to activate a Pay By Plate parking meter by entering their car plate registration number.
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Seated, separated and single server - reminder
With Level 2 requirements continuing, Marlborough food and alcohol businesses need to be aware that any breaches can have consequences.
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Taylor River pathway revamp
Blenheim’s iconic Taylor River pathway is about to receive a much-needed revamp.
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Council calling for Civic Honours nominations
Do you know a Marlburian who deserves recognition for their outstanding service to others?
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Marlborough’s initial economic recovery response plan unveiled
A first phase economic recovery response plan has been released detailing 60 projects and initiatives to offset the initial impacts of COVID-19 on Marlborough businesses and jobs.
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Libraries offer limited service from Monday 25 May
The Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre will reopen their doors to book lovers on Monday 25 May.
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Council reception reopens at reduced hours
Council’s reception reopened its office doors in Blenheim this morning with reduced hours of 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and a different way of working.
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Two hours free parking until 30 June
At this morning’s Council meeting, Councillors decided to offer two hours free parking in all of the Council’s car park spaces in Blenheim and Picton until 30 June.
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Top restaurant shares re-opening tips
Leading Marlborough restaurant owner Liz Buttimore is hearing some local food outlets are confused or worried they will get the rules wrong in reopening under Level 2 restrictions.
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Marlborough District Council services at Alert Level 2
With the switch to Alert Level 2 on Thursday 14 May, a number of Council services will reopen. There will still be some restrictions at our libraries and customer services centres.
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Streams of assistance to Marlborough businesses
Mark Peters says after more than 40 years as a chartered accountant he’s never seen anything like the impact on businesses of COVID-19 - nor any such response.
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Marlborough resumes flights to Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch
With New Zealand moving to Level 2 on Thursday, flights to and from Marlborough Airport are starting up again.
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Third Lane upgrade underway
Work is underway in Blenheim’s Third Lane to replace the sewer and stormwater pipes that were damaged during the Kaikōura earthquake.
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Shots in the arm for Marlborough businesses
A campaign to ‘support local and buy local’ and another to get early domestic visitors back to our region are in a package of COVID-19 economic recovery projects recommended to councillors this week.
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Public input sought for Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve plan
People’s ideas and views are wanted to help guide the development of the first ever reserve management plan for the Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve at Waikawa Bay, near Waitohi/Picton.
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New roading contract gets underway in the midst of COVID-19
The seven-year roading contract in Marlborough that was awarded as a 50/50 joint venture between Fulton Hogan and HEB Construction officially started on 1 April.
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Council’s online business continues
Council’s Chief Information Officer, Stacey Young, says much of what people usually come into Council for can be carried out online.
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Resource consent demand drives duty planner service improvements
Marlborough District Council’s Duty Planner Service helps people who are applying for a resource consent to understand the Resource Management Act’s requirements for their project.
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Further support for ratepayers agreed
Today’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee meeting discussed a range of measures to help ratepayers whose finances may have been affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Final call for Annual Plan feedback
With just five days to go before submissions close on this year’s 2020-21 Annual Plan Update, Council is encouraging Marlburians to have their say.
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Starting whistle sounds on Lansdowne Park sportshub
A sporting fixture of a different kind, this time a permanent one, is underway at Lansdowne Park as work on the new $4.3m sportshub begins.
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Marlborough District Council services at Alert Level 3
As we switch to Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 28 April, a number of Council services will be restarting. Some services will remain closed however, including public toilets and playgrounds.
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Anzac Day message from Marlborough Mayor John Leggett
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett today paid tribute to the many returned servicemen and women who would normally be the honoured guests at Anzac Day services.