All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Marlborough's Road to Recovery - 7 September 2021
Media ReleasesFlooding creates perfect storm for some Marlborough businesses
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Council services at Alert Level 2
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Media Statement: Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 3 September Update
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Marlborough District Council concerned at speed of RMA reform
Media ReleasesA submission by the Marlborough District Council on the Exposure Draft of the Natural & Built Environments Bill (NBA) has expressed concern.
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Regional community to benefit from 3D mapping data
Media ReleasesThe first set of high-resolution 3D mapping data for the Marlborough region has been released as part of the Provincial Growth Fund LiDAR elevation data capture project.
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Oil spill response underway in Picton
Media ReleasesSince the incident in Picton yesterday afternoon, when a Kiwirail shunt locomotive was submerged in Picton Harbour, an oil spill response operation has been underway.
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Taylor Dam closed to vehicles following extensive damage
Media ReleasesThe gates to Blenheim's Taylor Dam have been locked to vehicles following significant damage to the dams grassed area
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Final call for feedback on draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Media ReleasesIf you want to have your say on the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw now's your chance before submissions close at 5.00 pm next Wednesday 8 September.
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Council services at Alert Level 3
Media ReleasesAs announced by the Prime Minister yesterday, Marlborough along with the rest of New Zealand (with the exception of Auckland and Northland) will move to Alert Level 3 tomorrow.
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A road to recovery like no other
Media ReleasesNever has Marlborough faced a roading recovery effort to the scale it does at present.
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Councillor representation arrangements up for consultation
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has reviewed its representation arrangements for the local government elections in 2022 and 2025.
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Road to recovery - 27 August update
Media ReleasesAll eyes were to the skies today as Marlborough's roading recovery efforts paused while a band of heavy rain passed through the region.
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Submission deadline extended for Grovetown Lagoon management plan
Media ReleasesThe public now have more time to comment on a new reserve management plan for the Grovetown Lagoon.
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Weather warning for Sounds and Rai Valley residents
Media ReleasesWith a Metservice heavy rain warning issued for parts of Marlborough for tomorrow, residents in already vulnerable and isolated rural areas are being encouraged to be well prepared.
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Local state of emergency transition period extended in Marlborough
Media ReleasesMarlborough's mayor John Leggett today extended the local transition period from the region's recent state of emergency for a further 28 days for several rural areas.
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Council concerned and will consult on Three Waters reforms
Media ReleasesThe Government's recent announcement on its proposed new Three Waters service delivery entities is very significant and also very concerning, Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says.
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Marlborough’s Waste Disposal Levy will focus on four Rs
Media ReleasesThe four Rs - reduction, reuse, recovery and recycling - will be the focus of spending for the Marlborough District Council's Waste Disposal Levy in 2021/22.
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Road to recovery – 23 August update
Media ReleasesCritical roading repairs required as a result of July's storm in Marlborough are now continuing with urgency.
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Wither Hills Farm Park open except for Mountain Bike Park
Media ReleasesWalking is permitted on all tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park under lockdown Level 4.
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Road to recovery – 18 August update
Media ReleasesDuring the Level 4 Covid-19 lockdown, Marlborough Roads and Waka Kotahi NZTA are responding to emergencies only.