Media Releases
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New sportshub will help turn the wheels of Marlborough sport
Just as spokes unite in the hub of a wheel, so too will a number of Marlborough’s sporting codes join together under one roof in the Lansdowne Park Sportshub.
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Innovative, green solution sought for moorings
After discussions over several years about a new solution for Waikawa Bay’s boat moorings, Marlborough District Council is putting out a Request for Information (RFI) to test what’s available.
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Regional land and public transport plans open for submissions
Marlborough’s roading and public transport priorities for the next six years are now open for public comment.
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Infrastructure, inflation and freshwater quality drive up LTP costs
Marlborough District Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-2031 priorities will be discussed at the Council Budget meeting this Thursday 25 February from 10.30 am.
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TEAM business survey to capture COVID-19 impacts
The Council and TEAM (The Economic Action Marlborough) Group are underway with a survey of local businesses across all sectors to investigate the longer term impact of COVID-19.
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Benefits go far beyond pipes in the ground
Since Marlborough emerged from COVID Level 4 in August last year, more than $30 million in critical infrastructure contracts have either been awarded or restarted in Marlborough.
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Tory Channel navigational risks to be addressed
Work is underway to enable the ongoing safe transit of vessels through Tory Channel and Queen Charlotte Sound said Captain Luke Grogan, the Marlborough Harbourmaster.
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Planning for the future of marine farming
The clock is ticking for the public to have their say on the Council’s suggested changes to marine and finfish farming provisions in the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan.
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Twenty projects win Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao funding
In its inaugural year, the Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao fund has awarded environment grants to 20 projects across Marlborough to protect and restore native habitats.
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Bicycle, bicycle, bicycle
Part of Aotearoa Bike Challenge month, Marlborough’s annual Go by Bike Day on Wednesday 17 February is a celebration of people riding their bikes, supported by the Council.
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Marlborough’s representation review will consider a Māori ward
Marlborough District Council is undertaking a representation review this year, as required every six years under the Local Electoral Act 2001 and Local Electoral Amendment Act 2002.
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New team at Marlborough Convention Centre
Following a significant tenure managing the Marlborough Convention Centre, the management of the centre is being handed back to Marlborough District Council.
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Rai Valley’s village green dream may come true
The community’s long-held wish for a village green may finally come true for Rai Valley.
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Wither Hills’ fire danger rises to ‘Extreme’
Fire and Emergency NZ has advised Marlborough District Council this afternoon that the fire danger on the Wither Hills Farm Park is now ‘Extreme’.
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Major Blenheim sewerage upgrade works ramp up
Major works to upgrade the sewerage network started in late October last year and will continue across multiple sites in stages this year.
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Tracks close as Wither Hills’ fire danger escalates
All upper tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park are now closed.
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TEAM Group preparing for action
A busy year looms for Marlborough’s TEAM (The Economic Action Marlborough) Group which will reconvene at the beginning of February to consider its key focus areas for 2021.
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Renwick watermain replacement works continue
A project to extend the life of Renwick’s watermain by 100 years is continuing with work getting underway again on 25 January.
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Crown funding kick-starts work on Te Hoiere/Pelorus restoration
Mayor John Leggett welcomes new Crown funding to start turning plans into action for restoring the health of the Te Hoiere/Pelorus catchment.
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Drone to deliver safe boating messages in the Marlborough Sounds
Move over Air New Zealand, there is a new safety message in the skies – this time over the waters of the Marlborough Sounds.
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Muller Road works beginning soon
Work on a significant Blenheim infrastructure upgrade gets underway in Muller Road next week.
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TEAM Group releases Phase Two Interim Report
Marlborough is in a much better position than first feared due to the impact of COVID-19 but there are still challenges ahead for the region.
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New rating valuations for Marlborough properties
Details of the new 2020 Notice of Rating Valuation.
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Marlborough Regional Forestry celebrates 50 years
Back in the late 1960s, some forward thinking people in Marlborough thought it would be a good idea to promote soil stabilisation and to generate funding from logging.
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Sportspeople of Marlborough – have your say!
The public has the opportunity to consider all these questions and more now that consultation is open on Marlborough District Council’s Draft Sports Facilities Strategic Plan.
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TEAM Group | Marlborough Economic Update
TEAM (The Economic Action Marlborough) Group delivered its latest update to individuals, businesses, agencies and sector representatives at the Marlborough Convention Centre this week.
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East Coast beach access bylaw submissions opening soon
A vehicle bylaw to protect Marlborough’s East Coast is heading to a subcommittee, so work can continue on the proposal over the summer holiday.
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Sub-committee chews over submissions
Marlborough’s dog owners are passionate, well-informed and value our region’s parks and open spaces to enjoy time with their four-legged companions.
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Marlborough re-accredited as an International Safe Community
Marlborough’s status as an International Safe Community was re-confirmed today.
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AA Positive rating retained by Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council’s ‘robust financial management and relatively low debt’ has contributed to it retaining its “AA Positive” long term credit rating by rating agency S&P Global.
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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.