https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/rss/news Marlborough District Council news Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:44:54 Z id:2zpg8ao1h17q9sa9dyjd https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zpg8ao1h17q9sa9dyjd Council’s gardens staff will be spraying the lawns in Pollard Park and Seymour Square over the coming weeks into November. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:37:31 Z 2026-09-29T22:44:54Z id:2zpg8o70g1cxby7ep8qg https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zpg8o70g1cxby7ep8qg Council’s aerial spray programme to control woody weeds, including gorse and broom, as well as aerial application of fertiliser, will be undertaken (weather-dependent) in October. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:38:34 Z 2026-09-29T22:42:54Z id:2zp0yijvy17q9s1jpkvj https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zp0yijvy17q9s1jpkvj ​Council’s programme to control noxious aquatic weeds in open drains within the drainage channel network runs through until 8 January 2027. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:59:01 Z 2026-09-28T21:03:54Z id:2zmpa3oyt1cxby2kcngx https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zmpa3oyt1cxby2kcngx Destination Marlborough and 26 of the region’s tourism and business events representatives took the spirit, flavours and experiences of Marlborough to Auckland recently. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:25:39 Z 2026-09-23T00:29:54Z id:2zmp80cm01cxbymq2wx9 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zmp80cm01cxbymq2wx9 Marlborough’s Mayor and Councillors, your elected representatives, play an important role in the local community, representing your interests and helping to shape local policy. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:19:47 Z 2026-09-23T00:24:54Z id:2zmp20ho217q9sxsb32o https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zmp20ho217q9sxsb32o Twenty-two people from 15 countries have been welcomed to Marlborough. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:03:00 Z 2026-09-23T00:08:54Z id:2zmonakui17q9si830xb https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zmonakui17q9si830xb There are no excuses for boredom these school holidays with action-packed programmes lined up at both the Picton and Blenheim Libraries. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:21:48 Z 2026-09-22T23:26:54Z id:2zjxz4ham17q9stsvxp7 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zjxz4ham17q9stsvxp7 Invasive weeds have been cleared from the Ōpaoa / Marshall Place Nature Reserve by enthusiastic volunteers. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:38:00 Z 2026-09-16T01:45:54Z id:2zjxuu8xi17q9sjoul4a https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zjxuu8xi17q9sjoul4a Sounds area councillors are available for a drop-in chat each month. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:26:00 Z 2026-09-16T01:34:54Z 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