Media Releases
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Renwick recycling part of wider waste management discussions
Renwick’s recycling options will be discussed at the next Assets and Services Committee meeting on 30 January.
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East Coast Protection Bylaw Process Underway
Marlborough District Council is beginning the process to consult the public on a bylaw protecting the coastline around Cape Campbell, between the Waima/Ure and Awatere river mouths.
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Draft Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy released
The draft Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy that looks at the long term wellbeing of the region’s people, economy and aenvironment has now been released for community feedback.
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Emergency Wairau River bank repairs
Emergency works are underway on the Wairau River near Wratts Road in Blenheim after recent rainfall swelled the river, causing erosion to its southern bank.
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Removal of Foxs Island recycling service
The rural community recycling container at Foxs Island in Renwick will be removed tomorrow, Thursday 19 December 2019 at 5.00 pm, following a spate of persistent illegal rubbish dumping.
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Council services over Christmas and New Year
Marlborough District Council’s Blenheim office is closed from 12.00 noon on Tuesday 24 December and reopens at 8.00 am on Monday 6 January 2020.
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Mayor welcomes Government support for Te Hoiere/Pelorus
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett today welcomed an announcement by Conservation Minister Hon Eugenie Sage at Te Hora marae in Canvastown.
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Queen Charlotte Drive to reopen tonight
Mahakipawa Road/Queen Charlotte Drive will open at 6.00 pm tonight and close again from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on Thursday 5 December
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Responsible camping on Council’s radar
Extra Council rangers will be out and about over summer in an effort to spread the word about responsible camping in Marlborough.
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Resident satisfaction results maintained
Marlborough District Council’s latest independent survey of residents indicates that overall satisfaction remains high for most of its services.
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Ward Town Hall gets new lease of life
Following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, the Ward Town Hall, which was built in 1912, sustained significant structural damage
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Queen Charlotte Drive slip causes delays
There is a slip on Queen Charlotte Drive about 5km from Havelock at Moenui. The road is down to a single lane under traffic light control.
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Marlborough Quarterly Economic Monitor Report
Infometrics has published the latest Marlborough quarterly economic monitor report.
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Traffic disruptions to section of Redwood Street
Between now and Christmas people can expect delays from the Muller Road/Redwood Street intersection up to the Easthaven Place/Redwood Street intersection.
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Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor sworn in
Marlborough Sounds Ward Councillor Nadine Taylor is Marlborough’s new Deputy Mayor, and was sworn in today by Mayor John Leggett.
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Free waste skip in Tuamarina on 23 November
The Council is trialling amnesty skips across the region in an effort to reduce illegal dumping.
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Extraordinary meeting of Marlborough District Council
An extraordinary meeting of the Marlborough District Council will be held this Thursday 14 November at 8.30 am in the Council Chambers, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim
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Armistice Day Service 11 November - Change of Venue
Chris Bamber, President of the Marlborough RSA has called wet weather for the Armistice Day service this morning at the War Memorial Clock Tower due to the rain predicted today in Marlborough.
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Armistice Day Memorial Service 2019
A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial Clock Tower at 11.00 am on Monday 11 November to mark Armistice Day.
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Second high-tech marine survey of Marlborough Sounds
Detailed 3D images of the seabed in the Western Marlborough Sounds will be brought to the surface as a second high-tech marine survey gets underway in the region.
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Wellbeing and Prosperity Awards announced at EDNZ Conference
Ten Kiwi organisations have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the wellbeing and the prosperity of their communities.
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Water conservation call for Renwick for next two weeks
The High Street watermains upgrade is continuing over the next two weeks in Renwick and means most residents may experience lower water pressure than normal.
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Mayor John Leggett announces Council line up
Re-elected Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has chosen Marlborough Sounds Ward Councillor, Nadine Taylor, as his deputy mayor.
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Join the hunt for Chilean Needle Grass
Now’s the time of year when Council asks for your help to control the highly invasive pest plant, Chilean Needle Grass.
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Stormwater upgrade starts in Muller Road and Redwood Street
Construction is beginning on the next phase of the Town Branch Drain stormwater network upgrade, part of the Council’s infrastructure upgrade of Blenheim.
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Land purchase a milestone for library and art gallery
Marlborough District Council has purchased the land occupied by the old Liquorland building at 1 High Street, Blenheim.
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Marlborough voter turnout confirmed
Marlborough District’s overall voter return is 48.83% of eligible voters, down almost 5% on the 2016 turnout of 53.64%.
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Boer War Memorial Service at Tuamarina
A wreath laying ceremony will be held at Marlborough’s memorial to the Boer War at Tuamarina Cemetery at 10.00 am on Monday 21 October.
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Marlborough election result: Francis Maher wins seat in Wairau-Awatere
This result is based on voter returns of about 99.5%. There are only 59 special votes to be processed, which will not change the result.
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Marlborough election results: John Leggett wins second term
John Leggett has been returned as Mayor of Marlborough for a second term.
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Youth Civic Awards 2019 – Citations
Martinett Gouws is in her third year of remarkable service to her community.
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Local roads speed limit review - next steps
Feedback from Marlburians on Council’s review of speed limits on local roads has seen more than 470 submissions received from across the district.
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Sign up for ShakeOut
Practice makes perfect, so now is a good time to enrol in this year’s ShakeOut, which is held all over the world to remind people about the right thing to do in an earthquake.
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Container return scheme announcement welcomed
Marlborough District Council and Auckland Council have welcomed today’s funding announcement by Associate Minister of the Environment.
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Final week for feedback on local speed limits
With just four days left until submissions close on the review of local road speed limits on Friday 27 September, Council is encouraging Marlburians to have their say.
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Renwick infrastructure upgrade rolls on
Construction gets underway soon on a new water main pipeline, part of Council’s infrastructure upgrade for the town.
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Yealands Wines Awatere Hall official reopening
The newly renovated Yealands Wines Awatere Memorial Hall will be officially opened on Sunday 15 September and you’re invited to attend.
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Early feedback shows support for lower speed limits on local roads
Three weeks into Council’s review of speed limits on local roads, initial feedback suggests the majority of Marlborough submitters are in favour of lowered speed limits throughout the region.
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Urban development report shows improving land availability
Marlborough District Council’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee heard today that there will be a good supply of zoned land suitable for housing over the coming years.
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Roll-out of Pay by Plate to Picton and rest of Blenheim
Following hot on the heels of the new Pay by Plate parking in Blenheim’s CBD...