Marlborough District Council
Inspired farmers take action to clean waterways
A catchment restoration project in the Marlborough Sounds is bringing a farming community together to tackle water quality issues and achieve wider conservation goals Audio
The commercial solution to household green waste that’s not likely anytime soon
Marlborough's council may be looking to roll out wheelie bins - but a solution for ditching green waste at the kerb instead of carting it to the dump still needs to be found.
Marlborough Sounds storm-damaged roads may be permanently closed, council says
Marlborough District Council says it is possible parts of Kenepuru Road in the Marlborough Sounds could be permanently closed after it was severely damaged in the August storm.
'Glaring omission' corrected with extra funds for Marlborough Heritage Trust
The $170,000 of extra funding will help ease the pressure on the trust due to insurance hikes and the effects of Covid-19, say district councillors.
Lockdown prompts extension of Marlborough environment plan appeals
Members of the public now have three more weeks to contest Marlborough District Council's "New Zealand first" proposed environment plan.
Massive hike in Marlborough cemetery fees mooted
The Marlborough District Council is reviewing cemetery fees and in some areas the cost of a burial plot could rise 900 per cent. The council says ratepayers currently fund 70 per cent of the cost of… Audio
Sniffer dogs to help detect pesky weed
Dogs will be used to help find a pesky weed on farms and vineyards in Marlborough.
Marlborough Council staff donate sick days to 'leave bank'
Marlborough District Council has started a sick leave bank allowing staff to pool their sick leave for other colleagues to use. Audio
Marlborough council backs further funding for theatre
Marlborough District Council backs move to contribute more funding for Blenheim's $23m ASB Theatre.
Another snag for $23m Blenheim theatre
Extra funding to finish Blenheim's new theatre hasn't come through, the Marlborough District Council says. Audio
Council spends $18,000 on legal advice over media leak
A South Island district council has spent $18,500 on seeking a legal opinion on the conduct of a councillor, and how confidential information was made public. Audio
Censured councillor in scrap over confidentiality
A stoush over confidentiality and leaks at the Marlborough District Council has led to a legal opinion to put a warning shot across councillors' bows. Audio