Media Releases
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Time ticking to submit on Victoria Domain plan
The public have until mid-January to comment on the new draft reserve management plan for Victoria Domain, a popular recreation area between Picton Harbour and Waikawa Bay.
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Popular summer reading programme returns
Young readers can sign up for Marlborough District Libraries Summer Reading Programme soon.
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Feedback sought on proposed Marlborough Sounds’ aquaculture variations
Proposed plan variations for managing marine and finfish farming in the Marlborough Sounds are now open for public submission.
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Trial bus service changes
The Picton to Blenheim trial bus service has been extended to June 2021, whilst the Blenheim East commuter service will be suspended from Friday 4 December.
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Business needs survey a first for Marlborough
Local businesses have a three-week window from today to have their say about their current and future needs.
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Have your say reminder: Middle Renwick Road cycle lane consultation
Middle Renwick Road (State Highway 6) in Blenheim is getting cycle lanes thanks to some welcome funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
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New Marlborough responsible camping bylaw adopted
Marlborough District Council’s Freedom Camping Sub-Committee recommendations have been adopted unanimously by the full Council.
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Marlborough TEAM notches up successes
Teams win and lose, but Marlborough’s TEAM (The Economic Action Marlborough) Group is satisfied with its current score card.
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Jetski safety courses on offer this summer
Marlborough’s Harbourmaster is putting out the call for personal water craft (PWC) users to take advantage of free safety courses this summer.
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Renwick reservoir construction complete
Construction of Renwick’s new 1,500m3 reservoir at 24 River Terrace is complete, marking the end of the first stage in a three-year programme to improve Renwick’s drinking water.
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Contract awarded for Picton feasibility studies
The contract for feasibility studies into a Picton Mountain Bike Park, Heritage and Environment Centre, and a Wellness Centre and Spa/Pool Complex has been awarded.
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20th South Island Masters Games heads to Marlborough
The South Island Masters Games and Marlborough District Council have signed an agreement that will see the 2021 and 2023 games hosted throughout the Marlborough Region.
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Marlborough leads nation in seabed mapping and coastline potential
Marlborough District Council, responsible for 1,800 km of coastline, is leading the charge nationally for seabed mapping.
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Wairau River Regional Park plan gets green light
A “visionary” new regional park along the banks of the lower Wairau River will be the first of its kind in Marlborough.
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New funding for parks, playgrounds and sportsgrounds
The Assets and Services Committee has approved just over $3.2 million to fund local projects through its Land Subdivision Account.
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Finish line in sight for Renwick wine trail
Wheels are in motion and the finish line is in sight for the final stages of the Renwick wine trail, which will traverse 23.9 km of the area’s vineyards and cellar doors.
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Have your say on Middle Renwick Road cycle lanes
Middle Renwick Road (State Highway 6) in Blenheim is getting much-needed cycle lanes thanks to some welcome funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
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Marlborough's Summer Feast
Feast Marlborough is co-coordinating a series of events for Marlborough’s busy summer period funded by Council as part of The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) Group.
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Consultation closes on dog control bylaw review
Consultation on the Marlborough District Council Dog Control Policy and Bylaw review closed on Monday 9 November and over 670 submissions have been received.
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More Marlborough homes eligible for home insulation support
Up to 1,000 homes in Marlborough likely qualify for funding to make them warmer, drier and healthier.
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Applications open for Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grants
Online applications are now open for Marlborough District Council’s new environmental grant programme, Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao. Applications close Friday 27 November 2020.
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Last call for waste feedback
Council is asking the public if they have anything further to add to the ideas and principles already suggested about Marlborough’s waste services from the consultation earlier this year.
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Council releases Annual Report - ‘a year like no other’
Marlborough District Council has released its Annual Report for the financial year 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. Mayor John Leggett said it had been a year of extremes.
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Work starts on Blenheim sewer upgrade
Work to upgrade the sewerage network in the north of Blenheim is underway, with construction beginning this week.
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Resident survey shows high satisfaction
The results are in and Marlborough District Council has again received a high resident satisfaction score, with 71% of residents saying they are satisfied with Council services.
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Strengthening South Marlborough business through film
The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) Group has recommended Council provide $12,000 to fund 50% of a South Marlborough film project Maunga to Moana from its COVID-19 economic recovery funding.
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Civic Honours recognise Marlburians outstanding service
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett today announced the Marlburians receiving Civic Honours.
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Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao launching soon
Work is under way for a new grant scheme, Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao.
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Community awards recognise our volunteers
Marlborough’s Volunteer Community Awards are a partnership between Volunteer Marlborough and the Council and recognise voluntary groups making a valuable contribution to our community.
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Lakings Road trees remain
Councillors at this morning’s Assets and Services Committee meeting have decided to retain three mature street trees along Lakings Road.
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Battys Road roundabout given the go ahead
A new roundabout at the intersection of Battys Road and New Renwick Road has been given the go ahead by Council’s Assets and Services Committee with work set to begin this month.
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First hour of parking free from today
From today, Thursday 1 October the first hour of parking in Blenheim and Picton is free and drivers now have more flexibility on how they spend their fee-free 60 minutes.
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Renwick and Havelock water use information out soon
Residents in Renwick and Havelock will soon receive information on their water use following the first reading of their meters.
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PONG odour reporting system goes live
Bad smells can now be logged via a new online odour reporting system.
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Have your say on the Victoria Domain Reserves management plan
A new draft reserve management plan has been prepared replacing the last one, adopted by Council in 1995.
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Final call for feedback on local road speed limits
There’s less than a week to go before submissions close on the local road speed limits bylaw review.
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Have your say on dogs in Marlborough
Consultation on the Marlborough District Council Dog Control Policy and Bylaw begins today and will run for six weeks, closing at 5.00 pm on Monday 9 November.
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Free parking in Blenheim and Picton extended until June 2021
Councillors have agreed to extend free parking in Blenheim and Picton until 30 June 2021. From 1 October the first hour of parking in both towns will be free.
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Freedom camping review hearings wrap up
More than 50 people have had their say during three days of hearings on Marlborough’s Freedom Camping Bylaw review. The hearings began on Monday afternoon and wrapped up yesterday.
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Submissions close on freedom camping bylaw review
Submissions on Marlborough’s freedom camping bylaw review closed on Monday, with 345 received.