Media Releases
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Air quality emissions survey underway
Every five years Council undertakes an air quality emissions inventory to help identify and quantify major sources of air pollution and related trends in our region.
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Northwest Blenheim sewer upgrade reaches end of the road
Orange cones, road works, excavators and contractors have become a familiar sight in the north of Blenheim over the past 18 months.
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Council says be prepared for sewage ‘blow back’
Cleaning sewer mains with high pressure water jets is one of life’s necessities, like mowing the lawn or washing the car. Unfortunately it’s a job that is not without risk.
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Entrepreneurs reach for the stars at inaugural Startup Weekend
So, you want to be a star? A techstar that is.
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Make it Marlborough is back
Marlburians are being asked to be a ‘hospo hero’ with the return of the region’s official support local campaign, Make it Marlborough.
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Charting a course for a real-time navigation aid in the Sounds
Kura te Au/Tory Channel, the main trunk line for ferries travelling between the North and South islands, has long had a reputation amongst mariners as a complex waterway.
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Sewer upgrade continues in central Blenheim and Picton
A section of Charles Street between Henry and Richmond streets in central Blenheim will be closed from Monday 16 to Friday 20 May so that the sewer main can be upgraded.
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Survey reveals housing preferences
The results of the ‘The Housing We’d Choose’ survey were presented to the Planning, Finance and Community Committee last Thursday.
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Restrictions remain in place for Sounds’ roads as repairs continue
Restrictions on vehicle length will remain for Queen Charlotte Drive and a section of Kenepuru Road in the Marlborough Sounds as repair work continues.
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Final days for feedback on Marlborough’s economic future
With only days left until consultation on the draft Marlborough Economic Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2032 closes at 5.00 pm on Monday 9 May, now’s the time to have your say.
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“Solid progress” on Marlborough’s new library and art gallery
Work on Marlborough’s new district library and art gallery is moving indoors.
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Annual plan consultation closing soon
Public submissions on Council’s Annual Plan 2022-23 Consultation Document close at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 10 May.
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Comment from Mayor John Leggett on Three Waters reforms
The Government is forging ahead with its Three Waters reform process. Comments from the Government over recent months meant that its announcement last Friday was unfortunately predictable.
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Blenheim Greenwaste site traffic changes
Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil has thanked users of the Greenwaste facility in Blenheim for their patience over the weekend as the new system went online.
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Public access point changing for Blenheim’s Greenwaste Site
From next month the public access point will change to the Greenwaste Site at Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre as part of changes designed to bring efficiencies.
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Interim decision on freedom camping bylaw
An interim decision on the Draft Responsible Camping Bylaw 2022 has been released.
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Taylor and Ōpaoa rivers weed removal starting soon
Current high levels of water in the Taylor River are due to a build-up of weed in the lower Ōpaoa River.
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Motorists urged to drive safely on ‘recovery’ roads
Over the Easter and ANZAC long weekends, there will be no daytime construction closures on Moetapu Bay, Kenepuru or Awatere Valley roads.
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Shining a light on night navigation in the Sounds
If you are planning a boat trip or a visit to the bach in the Marlborough Sounds this Easter holiday weekend, remember to check you have the correct navigation lights on board.
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Annual plan opens for consultation - have your say
Marlborough District Council has adopted its Annual Plan 2022-23 Consultation Document. Public submissions open from today Friday 8 April and close at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 10 May.
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Have your say on Marlborough’s economic future
Fast forward 10 years and Marlborough has a thriving economy in balance with a flourishing environment and vibrant communities.
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Economic recovery group winds down as Kenepuru Road reopens
It’s been a rocky road for businesses affected by the July 2021 storm, particularly in the Marlborough Sounds and the Awatere Valley.
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Strong performance by Marlborough economy despite trying times
Despite the challenges of Covid-19, Marlborough has been a strong performer according to the latest quarterly economic data recently released by Infometrics.
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Last chance to participate in recycling crate trial
Calling all recyclers from the windy streets of Blenheim and Picton.
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Power of the Picton community needed for Powerhouse Reserve rethink
Community input will be sought, and a new Trust established to oversee a high-profile site on Wairau Road in Picton.
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Heart of Havelock upgrade nearing completion
Improvements to Neil Street and the Domain in the centre of Havelock are almost finished.
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Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre expansion set to take flight
An expansion of Marlborough’s Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is set to take flight after Council’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee signaled its support for the project.
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Changes to Covid-19 policies - Marlborough District Council
Earlier today the Prime Minister announced upcoming changes for My Vaccine Pass requirements, QR codes, vaccination mandates and gathering limits.
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Debris flow study indicates landslide risk in North Marlborough
Council recently commissioned University of Canterbury researchers to map the North Marlborough area for river and stream catchments that may be susceptible to debris flows or debris floods.
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Greenwaste site system and access changes
From May a new camera system will be used to record greenwaste at Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre and the public access point will change.
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Survey on smoking and vaping in public spaces
Council wants to hear your views on smoking and vaping in Marlborough’s public spaces as it prepares a new policy on the public areas that should be smokefree and vapefree.
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Share your ideas for Blenheim’s new dog park design
As the planning of Blenheim’s new dog park progresses Council wants to hear from the community and dog owners on how they think the space should be set out.
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Committee votes to remove Rema Reserve gum tree
Councillors voted unanimously at yesterday’s Assets and Services Committee to begin the process to remove a 95 year old manna gum tree.
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Waste dumping charges rise to encourage behaviour change
Our country’s landfills are a finite resource and Government policy designed to ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ continues to hit people where it hurts - their wallet.
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Community garden project germinates in Picton
From the seed of an idea, Picton will at last see the germination of a community garden concept.
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Resident passes ‘out the window’ for Kenepuru Road
Access for residents and property owners along the Kenepuru Road is about to turn a corner as the Marlborough roads recovery continues following last year’s July weather event.
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Council approves loan for Waitohi Picton ferry precinct redevelopment
At a special Council meeting on Friday, Marlborough District Councillors decided to raise a loan of up to $110 million.
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Exciting ‘Challenge’ for Picton next summer
It’s been a challenging time for events across New Zealand, but a new challenge is heading Marlborough’s way in February 2023
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Changes coming at Blenheim Waste Sorting Centre
From Monday, the public will notice changes designed to speed up the waste disposal process when using the Waste Sorting Centre in Blenheim.
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Sportshub sitting pretty at Lansdowne Park
With the finishing touches added and landscaping due to be completed next month, the final whistle is set to sound on the new Lansdowne Park Sportshub project.