https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/rss/news Marlborough District Council news Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:10:54 Z 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: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: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:2zbmptcsq1cxbye332o8 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zbmptcsq1cxbye332o8 Twenty-four people from 11 countries have been welcomed to Marlborough. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:59:38 Z 2026-08-26T03:04:54Z id:2zbmp6fm51cxbyikql5t https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zbmp6fm51cxbyikql5t Charge On e-bike coaching is coming back to Wither Hills Farm Park next month thanks to popular demand. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:57:51 Z 2026-08-26T03:04:54Z id:2zbmjhjn417q9smwcey9 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zbmjhjn417q9smwcey9 More than 600 native trees are in the ground at Thomsons Ford Road, thanks to a community planting day that brought together local schools, environmental groups, and Council Enviroschools educators. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:41:55 Z 2026-08-26T02:46:54Z id:2zbmil0w517q9s55ewg9 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zbmil0w517q9s55ewg9 Did you know Rārangi has its very own CoastSnap station? Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:39:23 Z 2026-08-26T02:44:54Z id:2zbmhnevs17q9slgx7aj https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zbmhnevs17q9slgx7aj Council’s new EPlan digital planning platform is available for use from 1 September. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:36:46 Z 2026-08-26T02:40:54Z id:2z8ure7lh1cxbyancknz https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2z8ure7lh1cxbyancknz Exciting things are happening in Waitohi Picton as part of the ferry redevelopment project. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:06:21 Z 2026-08-19T03:11:54Z