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

  • 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 to govern and wholly manage planning, funding, investing in, building and maintaining long-term infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services for the district. It would...

    Closes 26 May 2025

Open activities

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 to govern and wholly manage planning, funding, investing in, building and maintaining long-term infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services for the district. It would...

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. A LAP is an opportunity for local communities to have more say on alcohol sales and consumption in their community. It also provides certainty for both regulatory agencies and...

Closed activities

  • 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

  • Revision of Building Control Fees 2025-2026

    Each year, the Building Control group reviews its fees and charges to ensure they remain fair and reflect the actual cost of providing services to users. This review allows us to adjust fees to reflect changes in service costs, ensuring they are up-to-date and reasonable. It also helps us collect...

    Closed 14 May 2025

  • Te Whānau Hou Grovetown Lagoon Management Plan

    Grovetown Lagoon is a remnant oxbow, or horseshoe lake adjacent to the Wairau River, four kilometres northeast of Blenheim. The Lagoon has become a popular area for walking, biking, picnicking, kayaking and bird watching as a result of the continuing restoration efforts of Te Whānau Hou Grovetown...

    Closed 8 May 2025

  • Proposed Draft Trade Waste Bylaw 2025

    We are proposing to replace the Trade Waste Bylaw 2011 with the proposed Draft Trade Waste Bylaw 2025 (Draft Bylaw). Trade waste discharged into the public wastewater system can negatively impact the environment, public health, and Council infrastructure. It is produced by...

    Closed 3 May 2025

  • Marlborough's Welcoming Plan

    We are creating a Welcoming Plan for Marlborough. If you’re new to Marlborough, from overseas or from another part of Aotearoa, or keen to support newcomers we want to hear your thoughts on what should be in Marlborough’s Welcoming Plan. Share your ideas for activities, programmes, resources,...

    Closed 30 April 2025