All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Proposed temporary road closure - 11 November 2026 – Seymour Street
Temporary Road ClosurePublic NoticesOn 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.
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Diving operation in Shakespeare Bay
Navigation WarningA diving operation is taking place in Shakespeare Bay off the vessel FEKE.
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Marlborough Waters board welcomed at mihi whakatau
Local Water Done WellMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe Marlborough Waters board was formally welcomed yesterday at a mihi whakatau, marking another important step in the establishment of the new water services organisation.
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Mount Riley Wines and Estates Limited
Alcohol LicensingPublic NoticesPublic 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.
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Working for Nature grants awarded
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council is pleased to announce the funding allocations for the 2026-2027 Working for Nature / Mahi mō te Taiao Grant Scheme.
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Awatere water main repaired
Awatere Water SupplyMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe 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.
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Leak identified but more work needed restore Awatere network
Awatere Water SupplyMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA leak was identified earlier this afternoon in the 225mm water main about two kilometres south west of Seddon on Marama Road.
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Water trucked into Awatere to maintain drinking water supply
Awatere Water SupplyMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWater is being trucked into the Awatere area to replenish both the rural Awatere water storage tanks and the Seddon water supply tank .
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Commercial Events Fund open now
Marlborough MattersNewsRound one of Council’s 2026/2027 Commercial Events Fund is now open for applications.
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New pavilion takes shape
Marlborough MattersNewsExcellent progress is being made on the new pavilion at A&P Park with the main structure substantially finished and internal wall framing nearing completion.
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Youth Council reflects Marlborough’s diversity
Marlborough MattersNewsThe 2026 Marlborough Youth Council (pictured) have been sworn in at a ceremony in Council Chambers.
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Environment awards to launch
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough adventure racer Sophie Hart headlines the 2026/27 Port Marlborough - Marlborough Environment Awards launch next month.
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Awatere water leak: Storage tanks replenished, Seddon boil notice
Awatere Water SupplyMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWater 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.
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Awatere water leak update - residents urged to conserve water
Awatere Water SupplyMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesResidents 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.
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Sahota Family Limited
Alcohol LicensingPublic NoticesPublic notice for the issue of conditions of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 10 Maxwell Road Blenheim, Marlborough District to be known as Ritual Cafe.
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Major leak on Awatere rural water main
Awatere Water SupplyMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil engineers are working to pinpoint and fix a major leak in the Awatere water main which supplies the town of Seddon and surrounding area.
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New Alcohol Control Areas accepted
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil has made changes to Alcohol Control Areas (ACAs) in Blenheim and Picton and created a new one in Renwick.
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Small increase in bus fares from tomorrow
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesFares on all Marlborough Bus Service routes go up slightly from tomorrow.
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Market Street Revamp takes root
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe first tree – Nestegis montana or mountain maire - was planted this week as part of the Market Street Revamp.
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New citizens welcomed
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-four people from 11 countries have been welcomed to Marlborough.
