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

  • 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 the $110 million co-investment with the Government that’s required of Port Marlborough. Under the Local Government Act 2002, Council is required to consider the views and preferences of the...

    Closes 19 May 2026

Open activities

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 the $110 million co-investment with the Government that’s required of Port Marlborough. Under the Local Government Act 2002, Council is required to consider the views and preferences of the...

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 specify, by resolution, the public places to which the prohibitions and controls in that Bylaw will apply, with the aim of minimising disorderly behaviour and criminal offending. Current...

Dog Registration Survey 2025

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

Forthcoming activities

Closed activities

  • 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

  • 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