Appearance Industry Public Survey 2026

Marlborough District Council is exploring whether a new bylaw is needed to help support safe, consistent practices across the Marlborough Appearance Industry. Your feedback will help us understand what’s working well, where any gaps may exist, and how we can better protect public...

Closed 31 March 2026

Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy Consultation

Council is proposing to renew its policy allowing Easter Sunday trading in Marlborough, acknowledging the importance of tourism-related trade and associated services to the region’s economy. Currently most shops in New Zealand cannot open for trade on Easter Sunday because it is a...

Closed 20 March 2026

Housing and Business Development Capacity Assessment 2026: Business Development and Growth Needs Survey

Marlborough District Council (Council) is required under the National Policy Statement for Urban Development 2020 (NPS-UD) to provide sufficient land for urban development, and to monitor urban activity on a quarterly basis. Subpart 5 of the NPS-UD relates to Housing and Business Development...

Closed 6 February 2026

Blenheim Town Health Check - Pedestrian Survey 2026

The 2025-26 Blenheim Town Centre Health Check is the eighth continuous report of its kind produced by the Marlborough District Council. The pedestrian survey is one element of this annual Health Check, designed to gather a collective view of how the Blenheim CBD is received. It is a...

Closed 14 January 2026

Picton Town Health Check - Pedestrian Survey 2026

The 2025-26 Picton Town Centre Health Check is the eighth continuous report of its kind produced by the Marlborough District Council. The pedestrian survey is one element of this annual Health Check, designed to gather a collective view of how the Picton CBD is received. It is a chance...

Closed 14 January 2026