https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/rss/news Marlborough District Council news Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:19:54 Z id:2zxta0xs71cxbyyeboc3 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zxta0xs71cxbyyeboc3 If it floats, this workshop is for you Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:16:13 Z 2026-10-21T00:19:54Z id:2zxt96e4d1cxbymdwr1x https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zxt96e4d1cxbymdwr1x Council’s latest report on the Wairau Aquifer highlights the critical role it plays in sustaining the region’s environment, economy and communities - and the mounting pressures it now faces. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:13:50 Z 2026-10-21T00:18:54Z id:2zxt8m7a61cxbymogros https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zxt8m7a61cxbymogros With predictions of a strong El Niño summer heading Marlborough’s way, it makes sense to look ahead and make sure you’re prepared. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:12:16 Z 2026-10-21T00:16:54Z id:2zxt2gh7i1cxbykqf5ps https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zxt2gh7i1cxbykqf5ps Twenty-five people from nine countries have been welcomed to Marlborough. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:55:02 Z 2026-10-20T23:58:54Z id:2zv2iy26617q9sfrvknj https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zv2iy26617q9sfrvknj The following meetings will be held in Council Chambers and are open to the public, anyone is welcome to attend. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:24:16 Z 2026-10-14T02:31:54Z id:2zv2ibu8m17q9s81k6jy https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zv2ibu8m17q9s81k6jy Sounds area councillors are available for a drop-in chat each month. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:22:32 Z 2026-10-14T02:27:54Z id:2zv2hmm4n17q9sy1yjba https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zv2hmm4n17q9sy1yjba ​Marlborough’s Recycling Centre is up and running again after a devastating fire. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:20:35 Z 2026-10-14T02:27:54Z id:2zv2gfa3917q9s765y2d https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zv2gfa3917q9s765y2d Recycling Week begins on Monday with the shared goal of reducing waste and recycling better. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:17:13 Z 2026-10-14T02:22:54Z id:2zrtg3utv17q9sni1op7 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zrtg3utv17q9sni1op7 Port Marlborough, HEB Construction and KiwiRail are supporting a new planting initiative at Picton School. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:45:38 Z 2026-10-05T22:00:54Z id:2zrtfjdoq1cxbynl255k https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zrtfjdoq1cxbynl255k Entries are now open for the 2026/2027 Port Marlborough – Marlborough Environment Awards. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:44:06 Z 2026-10-05T22:00:54Z id:2zrteuolq17q9s37qed1 https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zrteuolq17q9s37qed1 ​With windy weather expected, Council is encouraging residents to pick up a free pair of bin clips to keep rubbish and recycling where it belongs. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:42:06 Z 2026-10-05T22:00:54Z id:2zrtd9j7j17q9s1z8usn https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/latest-news-notices-and-media-releases/all-news-notices-and-media-releases?item=id%3A2zrtd9j7j17q9s1z8usn Spring has sprung in Council parks with spectacular displays at Pollard Park and Seymour Square. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:38:50 Z 2026-10-05T22:00:54Z 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