Media Releases
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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...
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Crinoline Bridge closed next week
The Crinoline footbridge near The Quays-Riverside Park is closing from Monday 9 September for repairs.
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Funding approved for local projects
Marlborough District Council’s Assets and Services Committee has approved just over $2.5 million for local projects through its Land Subdivision Account.
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Seddon boil water notice lifted
The people of Seddon can finally celebrate - from today they have safe drinking water from the tap.
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Airport emergency response exercise
Please note there is an airport emergency response exercise this Monday evening, 26 August from 7.00 pm at Marlborough Airport.
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Marlborough’s economic growth continues
Marlborough’s economy grew a healthy 2.1% in the 12 months to June 2019, slightly below the national average of 2.5%, Infometrics says in its latest quarterly economic update.
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Have your say on local road speed limits
Marlborough District Council is reviewing speed limits on all local roads across the region and Marlburians are encouraged to have their say.
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Waste funding welcomed
Marlborough District Council has been awarded $320,000 in funding from the 2018 Waste Minimisation Fund to progress two new projects to tackle the region’s waste.
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Grigg Drive Track provides greater access to Wither Hills
A new track providing better walking access to the Wither Hills Farm Park will be officially opened on Wednesday 14 August.
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Council releases 2019 Pre-Election Report
Like all local authority Chief Executives, Marlborough District Council’s Chief Executive is required to produce a pre-election report.
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Marlborough Mayor welcomes new drinking water regulator
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the Government decision to establish a new drinking water regulator.
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First stage of Caseys Creek project completed
The first phase of work on future-proofing Caseys Creek, which runs alongside Old Renwick Road, is now complete.
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All systems go on Renwick reservoir
Work on Renwick’s new water reservoir is well underway with ground strengthening and stabilising almost complete.
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Snapshot of Council’s work on climate change
Councillors at today’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee meeting were provided with a snapshot of Council’s approach to climate change.
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Nominations open for local government elections
Candidate nominations for this year’s local government elections are now open and those who are keen to get involved, and help shape Marlborough’s future, are encouraged to stand.
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Wheels in motion for Picton bus service trial
An 18 month bus service trial between Blenheim and Picton has been given the green light and will begin operating on Tuesday 6 August 2019.
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Council stumps up to save trees
Marlborough District Council’s Assets and Services Committee has this afternoon agreed in principle to fund the difference required to save 70 oak trees along Dog Point Road, near Renwick.
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Marlborough wins Local Government NZ Conference 2020
Marlborough District Council and Destination Marlborough are very pleased to announce that the Local Government New Zealand Conference will be held in Marlborough in July 2020.
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QEII Award in Music 2019
This year’s Queen Elizabeth II Music Award will be shared between four young Marlborough musicians.
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Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy
A series of community conversations called Te Tauihu Talks will be held across Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman throughout July and August.
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Study on Picton’s air quality set to begin
Marlborough District Council, in conjunction with NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) is set to begin a year-long study into Picton’s air quality.
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Marlborough congratulates Craig Harper
Mayor John Leggett has congratulated Blenheim local Craig Harper on his achievement, cycling across 12 US states, covering 4,828km, in 10 days.
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Community Awards recognise Marlborough volunteers
Marlborough’s inaugural Volunteer Community Awards were held in Council Chambers last night, coinciding with National Volunteer Week.
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Changes to Blenheim’s bus timetable from Monday 1 July
Changes to Blenheim’s bus timetable will come into force on Monday 1 July 2019 in an effort to ensure the service runs on time.
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Council brings consistency and cost savings to CBD parking
Council’s Assets and Services Committee today agreed, subject to full Council approval, to a trio of changes relating to parking in central Blenheim.
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Council decisions on Annual Plan
Marlborough District Council has confirmed its funding priorities for the 2019-2020 Annual Plan, after considering 118 submissions from the public.
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Have your say on Council services
Each year Marlborough District Council surveys residents to find out their level of satisfaction with its services. The 2019 survey begins this Monday and will continue until late July.
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Picton Library and Service Centre takes out architecture award
Picton’s Library and Service Centre - Waitohi Whare Mātauranga, has taken out top honours in the Public Architecture section at this year’s TOTs NZAI Local Awards.
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AA Positive rating for Council’s financial management
Marlborough District Council’s strong financial management has been confirmed by rating agency S&P Global Ratings, with Council retaining its “AA Positive” long term credit rating.
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Earthquake strengthening at Stadium 2000 done and dusted
Work to upgrade Blenheim's Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 is now complete, with the facility back up and running at full capacity.
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One step closer to metered water for Renwick and Havelock
Havelock and Renwick residents are one step closer to a metered water regime with Council awarding the contract for the meter box installation to Fulton Hogan.
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Annual Plan hearings set down for next week
A total of 118 submissions were received on the Council’s 2019-20 Annual Plan, covering a wide variety of issues.
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Awatere Community Memorial Hall gets revamp
Seddon’s Awatere Community Memorial Hall is set for a revamp so it can once again become a multi-use community hub, fit-for-purpose and available for all community groups.
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Playground triple dip win for Marlborough
Three new playgrounds are under construction, reflecting the Council’s commitment to improved facilities for children
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Marlborough Volunteer Community Awards – nominations wanted!
The new Marlborough Volunteer Community Awards are a partnership between Volunteer Marlborough and Marlborough District Council.
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Mayor welcomes LiDAR mapping funding
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has warmly welcomed the announcement by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and the Provincial Development Unit on LiDAR mapping funding.