News
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Community News - the Blue Door
The Blue Door resells donated second-hand or used goods at reasonable prices to those in the community in need.
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Resident Satisfaction Survey
Have you participated in the MDC annual resident satisfaction survey? If not, read on.
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Getting youngsters legal on our roads
Another 10 youngsters are now driving legally on our roads after completing the Learner Licence Course which Council supports.
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Winter’s a good time for swimming pool maintenance
No one is thinking about taking a dip in the pool at this time of year, so now is a good time to do some maintenance.
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America's Cup will come to Picton
Picton will be the place where Marlborough gets to celebrate our region’s part in the America’s Cup victory.
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New community hall to revive the heart and soul of Seddon
Concept plans for the long-awaited Awatere Community Hall are ready and Council has brought the project forward in the hope that construction can begin this summer.
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Latest stage of Endeavour Park development
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett and former Silver Ferns netballer Leana de Bruin did the honours at the official opening of the two new courts at Picton’s Endeavour Park
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Helping our smaller communities
Small projects can make a big difference to small communities, and residents of the Kenepuru are thrilled to see the restoration of their boat launching site at Portage.
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Positive Ageing - Elder abuse is not acceptable
Elder abuse has devastating effects and our seniors must be able to get help if they need it, confidentially and safely.
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Council tenants prepared for emergencies
Councillor Cynthia Brooks says all Council’s rental housing for the elderly have an emergency response plan and someone who takes the lead, so that all tenants are familiar with emergency procedures.
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Firefighters across Marlborough are now all part of a single organisation, whether they’re fulltime members of the Blenheim brigade or rural volunteers
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Community News - SF Marlborough - Supporting Families
SF Marlborough - Supporting Families provides support to families caring for those that live with mental illness and/or addiction.
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Enabling business growth in Marlborough
Smart Business Marlborough is part of Council’s Economic Development Unit, providing confidential business support.
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Are you adding to Blenheim’s air pollution?
This winter, more air pollution than usual is being measured over urban Blenheim.
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Party at Picton to celebrate America’s Cup
We’ll be celebrating Marlborough’s big contribution to the Emirates Team New Zealand America’s Cup victory.
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Plastic bag survey
Would a charge discourage the use of plastic bags? Would you be happy to pay a plastic bag levy?
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More time for submissions on life jacket rules
The time for submissions on plans to tighten up the local navigation bylaw on the use of life jackets is to be extended.
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Resident Satisfaction Survey
Marlborough District Council is currently undertaking its annual resident satisfaction survey.
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Positive Ageing - Be seen to stay safe
Keeping active, even if that’s just a daily walk down your street, is important for good health.
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Community News - Workbridge
Workbridge provides vocational services to people with any medical or injury condition.
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Responsible cat ownership
The colder winter months can be tough for stray cats – another reminder of the need to ensure cats are desexed and microchipped.
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Consultation on Eltham-Beaver roads cycle link
Bike Walk Marlborough and the Council are asking the local community for their views on the proposed Eltham Road and Beaver Road cycle link.
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Dog Registration 2017/18
All dogs over three months must be registered.
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Fifty shades of green - NZ’s premier garden event
NELMAC Garden Marlborough, from 9-12 November.
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Breach of Air Quality Standard for PM10 in the Blenheim area
The Marlborough District Council monitors PM10 concentrations relative to the NES at an air monitoring site in Redwoodtown.
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Bag the bags
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has called on central government to impose a levy to discourage the use of plastic bags.
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First daffodils appear
The first daffodils are flowering in Seymour Square – reflecting the early cold snap followed by warmer than usual temperatures.
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Mayor welcomes tourism report
Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the recommendations of a destination marketing report.
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Community News - The Menz Shed Blenheim
The Menz Shed Blenheim provides opportunities for men to interact on projects, sharing skills and knowledge.
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Improvements coming up for Waikawa Bay
An answer has been found to concerns about pupil safety at school drop off and pick up times at Waikawa Bay School
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Ageing Positively - Henny Vervaart
Henny Vervaart is the volunteer that every voluntary organisation needs - a jack of all trades who willingly turns his hand to anything for Alzheimers Marlborough.
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A glimpse beneath the surface off Arapawa Island
For the last eight months a NIWA research vessel has used multibeam technology to scan the 43,000 hectares of the Sounds seabed.
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Safe Air changes ahead
A council delegation visited Safe Air last week. The company will shortly become Airbus New Zealand Ltd, after Airbus bought the Marlborough company two years ago.
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Let’s clear the air
Urban Blenheim has an air pollution problem in winter months. Pollution over the town has exceeded the national environmental standard already this year.
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Cuppa for Charity in the Chamber
Councillors Jenny Andrews, Laressa Shenfield, Cynthia Brooks and Nadine Taylor last week hosted a group of Marlborough women to morning tea in the Council Chambers.
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Mayor's Message
Council has been very clear this year that, coming on the back of a major earthquake, this is not the time for us to relax our grip on the public purse.
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Time to register your dog
All dogs over three months old must be registered by 1 July.
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Protect our riverbank trees
It is an offence to cut down trees from the reserve land alongside the rivers running through this region.
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New website for Enviroschools Marlborough
Share and celebrate the wonderful Enviroschools learning and action that’s happening in almost every Marlborough school and kindergarten.
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Property revaluation underway across Marlborough
The revaluation of properties throughout Marlborough is underway.