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

East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw 2023 Review Consultation

Marlborough District Council is consulting on the future of the East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw (the Bylaw), which regulates motor vehicle use on beaches and unformed legal roads along Marlborough’s east coast, between the Awatere River and the southern district boundary. The Bylaw was introduced following changes to the coastline caused by the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, which increased access to parts of the coast that were previously difficult or impossible to reach by...

Dog Registration Survey 2026-27

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

Closed activities

  • Marlborough 2055 – What Matters to You?

    This Community Priorities Survey is your opportunity to let us know how you think Marborough District Council (Council) should prioritise work and spending over the next 30 years. We are asking you to think about Marlborough’s future,what you would like Marlborough to be, for yourself,...

    Closed 31 July 2026

  • Proposal to amalgamate with Kaikōura District Council

    The Government's Head Start initiative, part of its Simplifying Local Government reforms, provides councils with an opportunity to explore locally-led options for future local government structures. Kaikōura District Council decided on 15 July that its preference is to develop a...

    Closed 28 July 2026

  • Simplifying Local Government

    The Government's Head Start initiative, part of its Simplifying Local Government reforms, provides councils with an opportunity to explore locally-led options for future local government structures. This is the most significant structural change for local government since 1989 and is...

    Closed 8 July 2026

  • 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...

    Closed 29 June 2026

  • Dog Registration Survey 2025

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

    Closed 31 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.

Go to Frequently Asked Questions