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.

 

Open activities

Dog Registration Survey 2025

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

Gambling and TAB Venue Policy Consultation

Marlborough District Council (Council) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its Gambling Venue Policy. Under the Gambling Act 2003 and the Racing Industry Act 2020, Council is required to review both policies every three years. The Acts allow Territorial Authorities to grant consents for class 4 gambling venues (pokie machines) and standalone racing (TAB) venues. They also require each Territorial Authority to adopt a policy that guides whether Class 4 and TAB venues...

Forthcoming activities

Closed activities

  • Proposed Alcohol Control Area Amendments

    The Local Government Act 2002 gives Marlborough District Council (Council) the power to control the consumption and possession of alcohol in public places by development of an Alcohol Control Bylaw. Marlborough has the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2024 (Bylaw). Under this Bylaw Council may...

    Closed 21 May 2026

  • 2026 Consultation to finance Port Marlborough’s share of the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project

    The Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme is the Government’s current programme to replace the ageing Interislander fleet by 2029. The Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project supports the infrastructure in Picton required for the new ships. This public consultation is whether or not Council will back...

    Closed 19 May 2026

  • Proposed Building Act Fees and Charges 2026-27

    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 7 May 2026

  • Proposed Resource Management Compliance and Monitoring Fees 2026-27

    The Environmental Compliance and Monitoring Team are proposing to increase the fees they charge under the Resource Management Act 1991 to ensure that the cost of each activity is met within budget and doesn’t add more ratepayer cost. Statement of Fees Proposal - Resource...

    Closed 7 May 2026

  • Proposed Environmental Health Fees and Charges 2026-27

    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. Supporting Documents ...

    Closed 7 May 2026

We asked, you said, we did

Below are outcomes for some of the issues we've recently asked about.

We asked

The public consultation closed on 19 May, followed by public hearings 20-21 May.

You said

We received 73 submissions, of which 60 supported Option 1 (that Council on-lends $110m to Port Marlborough). The remainder supported Option 2 (Council does not raise $110 million through the Local Government Funding Agency and no on-lending to Port Marlborough takes place).

We did

After deliberations, full Council will make a decision at a 26 May Extraordinary Council Meeting. For more information, visit Frequently Asked Questions regarding this consultation.

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