Your Consultation Hub

Every year, Marlborough District Council makes many decisions that affect
the community. That's why we want your input.

Find opportunities to get involved here – and let us know your
thoughts on things that matter to you.

 

Featured activities

  • Review of Navigation Safety Bylaw 2023 Consultation

    The Marlborough District Council (Council) is proposing amendments to the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2023, following its review. Under the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (MTA), the Council has the authority to regulate harbours, waters, and maritime-related activities in the Marlborough region. Under section 33M of the MTA, the Council has the power to make bylaws for the purpose of ensuring maritime safety in the region. Section 158 of the Local Government Act 2002 requires...

    Closes 15 August 2025

  • Navigation (Vessel Speed) Bylaw 2025 Consultation

    The Marlborough District Council (Council) is proposing to establish the Navigation (Vessel Speed) Bylaw 2025. Under the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (MTA), the Council has the authority to regulate harbours, waters, and maritime-related activities in the Marlborough region. Under section 33M of the MTA, the Council has the power to make bylaws for the purpose of ensuring maritime safety in the region. Our Proposal We propose to establish the Navigation...

    Closes 15 August 2025

Open activities

Powerhouse Reserve Community Engagement Survey

The Picton Powerhouse is a community-led project working to revitalise the old Powerhouse site, located beside the Picton skate park, into a vibrant hub for arts, environmental education, creativity, and connection. Before we move into formal strategic planning, we want to hear from you – the people of Marlborough – to ensure that this space reflects your ideas, needs, and aspirations. This short survey will take around 5 minutes to complete. Your responses will help shape the...

Review of Navigation Safety Bylaw 2023 Consultation

The Marlborough District Council (Council) is proposing amendments to the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2023, following its review. Under the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (MTA), the Council has the authority to regulate harbours, waters, and maritime-related activities in the Marlborough region. Under section 33M of the MTA, the Council has the power to make bylaws for the purpose of ensuring maritime safety in the region. Section 158 of the Local Government Act 2002 requires...

Navigation (Vessel Speed) Bylaw 2025 Consultation

The Marlborough District Council (Council) is proposing to establish the Navigation (Vessel Speed) Bylaw 2025. Under the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (MTA), the Council has the authority to regulate harbours, waters, and maritime-related activities in the Marlborough region. Under section 33M of the MTA, the Council has the power to make bylaws for the purpose of ensuring maritime safety in the region. Our Proposal We propose to establish the Navigation...

Dog Registration Survey 2025

Council are asking you to have your say on how you found this years dog registration.

Closed activities

  • Marlborough Heritage Festival 2025 Survey

    Thank you for attending the Marlborough Heritage Festival! Your feedback helps us improve future events. This survey should take less than 5 minutes.

    Closed 7 July 2025

  • Proposed Waste Fees and Charges for 2025-26

    Council has completed its annual review of waste fees and charges. These waste fees and charges include the Bluegums landfill in Blenheim, the Blenheim Transfer Station and other transfer stations around the region. Due to this affecting all ratepayers, Council has opted to consult the...

    Closed 6 June 2025

  • Draft Local Alcohol Policy

    Marlborough District Council (Council) is proposing to introduce a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (Act). Under section 75 of this Act, Council may have a LAP relating to the sale, supply or consumption of alcohol within its district. ...

    Closed 30 May 2025

  • Local Water Done Well

    Council is consulting on how drinking water, wastewater and stormwater will be delivered in the future, in accordance with the Government’s Local Water Done Well (LWDW) policy. Council’s preferred option is a council-owned Water Services Organisation (WSO), established...

    Closed 26 May 2025

  • Proposed fees and fees policy for Environmental Health

    The Environmental Health Team are proposing to increase the fees they charge under the Health Act 1956, Food Act 2014 and the Resource Management Act 1991 to ensure that the cost of each activity is met within budget and doesn’t add more ratepayer cost. The Environmental Health Team...

    Closed 14 May 2025