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Council readying for bird flu

Council is working closely with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to prepare should bird flu arrive in the country.

Resident access restored in Tyntesfield Road, Waihopai Valley

​Temporary vehicle access was successfully restored on Tyntesfield Road in the Waihopai Valley on Friday evening, allowing access by 4WD for an estimated 40 residents, from this morning.

Town centre refresh brings new planting and tree changes

Work has started on the revitalisation of Blenheim’s town centre.

Red Rain Warning - Update 4 - Marlborough response shifts to recovery

Marlborough Emergency Management is now entering the recovery phase, following the response to the heavy rain experienced across the region over the last three days.

Red Rain Warning for South Marlborough – Update 3

Incident Controller Chris Faulls said road conditions had deteriorated today and residents should avoid travel wherever possible.

MetService Red Rain Warning for South Marlborough – Update 2

Marlborough Emergency Management is activated and continuing to monitor the potential impacts of the Heavy Rain Warning - Red for the southern part of Marlborough.

Rare MetService Red Rain Warning for South Marlborough – Update 1

Marlborough Emergency Management has been activated as a precaution to monitor and prepare ahead of a Heavy Rain Warning – Red for parts of Marlborough’s southern boundary.

Council services on Matariki – Friday 10 July

Council’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm Thursday 9 July and reopen on Monday 13 July at 8.30am due to the Matariki holiday on Friday 10 July.

Survey opens on potential Marlborough-Kaikōura council merger

Marlborough District Council is inviting residents to have their say on a possible merger with Marlborough which may be proposed by Kaikōura District Council.

Council confirms regulatory fee increases following public feedback

​Last week Marlborough District Councillors approved a series of regulatory fee increases for the 2026/2027 year, after public consultation.

Marlborough's library and gallery marks millionth milestone

Te Kahu o Waipuna, Marlborough Library and Art Gallery, has welcomed its millionth visitor.

Council backs roll out of Market Street Revamp Stage Two

The revitalisation of Blenheim’s town centre has taken a significant step forward.

Community feedback sought on review of East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw

Marlborough District Council will seek community feedback on the proposed scope of a review of the East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw 2023.

Council open to exploring local government reform opportunities

Marlborough District Councillors are open to discussions with neighbouring councils as part of the Government's Simplifying Local Government reform programme.

Council adopts Annual Plan and sets rates for 2026-27

Marlborough District Council today finalised an average rates increase of 6.81 per cent for the 2026-2027 financial year.

Marlborough’s Matariki guide has something for everyone

​Matariki is for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand and this year’s Marlborough event programme just out is full of opportunities to participate.

New format for Café Create this June

This month’s Café Create will take a different format with an evening event planned.

Marlborough 2055 – What matters to you?

Public engagement starts today for Council’s next Long Term Plan 2027-2037, with the launch of a community priorities survey.

Hundreds turn out for Heritage Festival

Heritage reached all corners of the region throughout the 2026 Marlborough Heritage Festival.

King’s Birthday weekend weather event - update No. 5