https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/rss/combined-mdc-news-notices-and-media-releases Marlborough District Council News, Notices and Media Releases Marlborough District Council Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:37:11 Z id:2zhyinyto1cxbytv6w84 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zhyinyto1cxbytv6w84 They say the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:36:46 Z 2026-09-11T01:37:11Z id:2zh7z9j9y17q9sr99bur https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zh7z9j9y17q9sr99bur The final payment date for the first 2026/2027 rates instalment is Friday, 11 September. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:02:15 Z 2026-09-09T05:10:54Z id:2zh7yctda1cxbybageln https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zh7yctda1cxbybageln Council’s CCTV inspections of Blenheim’s wastewater network are progressing well, with crews identifying a significant number of places where stormwater or groundwater is entering the sewer system. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:59:42 Z 2026-09-09T05:06:54Z id:2zh7w0s3217q9snu0fw2 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zh7w0s3217q9snu0fw2 Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage team has welcomed a part-time Education Coordinator, tasked with helping Marlborough kids connect to their culture and identity through stories of the region. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:53:10 Z 2026-09-09T04:56:54Z id:2zh7vfaft1cxbyct2swx https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zh7vfaft1cxbyct2swx New shade sails have been installed over the play equipment at Mark Smith Reserve and Awarua Park. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:51:30 Z 2026-09-09T04:56:54Z id:2zh7uquq117q9sgbe82i https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zh7uquq117q9sgbe82i Round one of Council’s 2026/2027 Commercial Events Fund closes next Monday 14 September. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:49:36 Z 2026-09-09T04:54:54Z id:2zh7s1vaf17q9s8u8bdg https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zh7s1vaf17q9s8u8bdg A group of around 20 volunteers from the Fiji Marlborough Community Charitable Trust have rolled up their sleeves this winter to carry out a clean-up at the Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:42:03 Z 2026-09-09T04:47:54Z id:2zh7j6ku31cxby9l26da https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zh7j6ku31cxby9l26da Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week - gets underway on Monday (14 September) and you’re invited to get involved. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:17:14 Z 2026-09-09T04:29:54Z id:2zh5vskw417q9s699io6 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zh5vskw417q9s699io6 A Government push to attract more international visitors into regional New Zealand and support tourism growth nationwide is a win for Marlborough. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:30:59 Z 2026-09-09T01:31:28Z id:2zc1ik0tu1cxbyy6b3vw https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zc1ik0tu1cxbyy6b3vw NAVIGATION WARNING 67 of 2026 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:05:24 Z 2026-09-08T03:08:54Z id:2zgsh9q0a17q9s5pazwq https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zgsh9q0a17q9s5pazwq There are just a few days left to nominate people who have gone the extra mile in the interests of community service in Marlborough. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:00:13 Z 2026-09-08T03:00:46Z id:2zger0nba17q9sdo2o8h https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zger0nba17q9sdo2o8h Public notice for the renewal of conditions of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 17 B Maxwell Road Blenheim, Marlborough District known as Village India Restaurant. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:56:38 Z 2026-09-07T20:00:54Z id:2zf7t76fp1cxbyexr85e https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zf7t76fp1cxbyexr85e On Wednesday 11 November 2026, Seymour Street will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from Alfred Street and High Street between 10:30am and 12:15pm for Armistice Day. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:49:20 Z 2026-09-04T03:52:54Z id:2zf3z74um1cxbynaajwx https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zf3z74um1cxbynaajwx The Marlborough Waters board was formally welcomed yesterday at a mihi whakatau, marking another important step in the establishment of the new water services organisation. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:26:57 Z 2026-09-03T21:27:07Z id:2zerdgydi1cxbys1slm3 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zerdgydi1cxbys1slm3 Public notice for the issue of conditions of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 10 Malthouse Road Riverlands, Marlborough District known as Mount Riley Wines. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:12:51 Z 2026-09-03T20:00:54Z id:2zeq81u6317q9sbo3tvg https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zeq81u6317q9sbo3tvg Marlborough District Council is pleased to announce the funding allocations for the 2026-2027 Working for Nature / Mahi mō te Taiao Grant Scheme. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:16:55 Z 2026-09-02T22:17:23Z id:2zeapmhq117q9s55ur6g https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zeapmhq117q9s55ur6g Residents supplied by the Awatere water network are being urged to conserve water immediately as Council crews continue working to locate a major leak affecting the network. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:22:15 Z 2026-09-02T21:22:16Z id:2ze9cfdxf17q9s5ogc33 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2ze9cfdxf17q9s5ogc33 ​Council engineers are working to pinpoint and fix a major leak in the Awatere water main which supplies the town of Seddon and surrounding area. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:22:03 Z 2026-09-02T21:22:04Z id:2zecabuxw1cxbyw3mu50 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zecabuxw1cxbyw3mu50 Water is being trucked into the Awatere area to replenish both the rural Awatere water storage tanks and the Seddon water supply tank while crews continue working to locate and repair the major leak. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:21:52 Z 2026-09-02T21:21:53Z id:2zeecz6j31cxby375y0s https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zeecz6j31cxby375y0s Water is being trucked into the Awatere area to replenish both the rural Awatere water storage tanks and the Seddon water supply tank . Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:21:30 Z 2026-09-02T21:21:31Z id:2zefxiqor1cxbycf1h1r https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zefxiqor1cxbycf1h1r A leak was identified earlier this afternoon in the 225mm water main about two kilometres south west of Seddon on Marama Road. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:21:18 Z 2026-09-02T21:21:20Z id:2zeoskc6t1cxbyu93fzy https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zeoskc6t1cxbyu93fzy The water main failure affecting Seddon and rural Awatere has been repaired. The issue was caused by a single failure of the water main on Marama Road near Seddon. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:53:33 Z 2026-09-02T19:53:34Z id:2zecp4nvj1cxby9kbhg5 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zecp4nvj1cxby9kbhg5 Round one of Council’s 2026/2027 Commercial Events Fund is now open for applications. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:33:51 Z 2026-09-01T23:38:54Z id:2zecn0ieo1cxbyl8ag3y https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zecn0ieo1cxbyl8ag3y Excellent progress is being made on the new pavilion at A&P Park with the main structure substantially finished and internal wall framing nearing completion. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:27:56 Z 2026-09-01T23:34:54Z id:2zeclykxz17q9svdfqma https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zeclykxz17q9svdfqma The 2026 Marlborough Youth Council (pictured) have been sworn in at a ceremony in Council Chambers. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:24:59 Z 2026-09-01T23:28:54Z id:2zeckn75v1cxbynxd5cn https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zeckn75v1cxbynxd5cn Marlborough adventure racer Sophie Hart headlines the 2026/27 Port Marlborough - Marlborough Environment Awards launch next month. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:21:18 Z 2026-09-01T23:28:54Z id:2zdx4p83e17q9srw85qf https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zdx4p83e17q9srw85qf Council has made changes to Alcohol Control Areas (ACAs) in Blenheim and Picton and created a new one in Renwick. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:20:40 Z 2026-09-01T21:20:41Z