All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Removal of Grove Arm waste bin recommended
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA temporary free-to-use waste bin at the Grove Arm on Queen Charlotte Drive will be removed and operating hours at the Havelock Transfer Station adjusted to service any increased demand.
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Hazardous Waste Centre can accept recalled coloured sand
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Hazardous Waste Centre (HWC) at Wither Road in Blenheim can assist with the disposal of recalled coloured sand under strict conditions.
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Chilean Needle Grass: a growing threat during seeding season
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAs seeding season begins, Marlborough District Council is urging landowners and the public to stay vigilant against Chilean Needle Grass (CNG)—a highly invasive pest plant.
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New Navigation Bylaw now in place
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s new Navigation Bylaw, which sets out rules and requirements to ensure safe navigation within Marlborough’s waterways, is now in place.
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Taylor River Bridge night works
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWork starts on Sunday night on the replacement of a water main pipe across the SH1 Taylor River bridge.
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Have your say on the Annual Plan 2026-27
Marlborough MattersPublic NoticesMedia ReleasesAs part of building towards the Long Term Plan consultation next year Council wants to hear your ideas and feedback on its proposed Annual Plan 2026-27.
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Northbank Road opens to two lanes
June-July 2025 Weather EventsNewsMedia ReleasesWith Marlborough Anniversary Day just around the corner, Northbank Road at the 2km mark has opened to two-lane traffic after months of recovery work.
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University students share vision for Nelson Square
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA variety of concepts for the reimagining of Nelson Square are on display in Waitohi Picton.
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Mayor and councillors sworn in, committee memberships confirmed
Elections 2025Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesNadine Taylor began her second term as Marlborough mayor today and her first task was to swear in the newly elected and returning councillors.
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The rising tide of marine restoration in Aotearoa - free public talk
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe next talk in a new Council series covering marine issues and conservation - Whakawhiti kōrero mō te moana - Coastal Conversations – is planned for late November.
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Harbourmaster issues wreck declaration for Golden Lea
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Harbourmaster Captain Jake Oliver issued a declaration of wreck on the vessel Golden Lea on Friday.
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Council services on Marlborough Anniversary Day
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 31 October until 8.30am on Tuesday 4 November.
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Picton’s London Quay ready for summer influx
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe London Quay Redevelopment Project in Picton has been completed on time and to budget, ready to welcome the influx of visitors expected this coming Labour Weekend.
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Wind forecast to ease across Marlborough
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAfter a day of wild weather and power outages across the province, the worst of the wind is now easing across the province.
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Power outages remain in Marlborough; wind gusts reach forecast levels
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesGusts of over 140 km/h have been recorded in parts of Marlborough.
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Delay travel today
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe message is clear – delay your travel today.
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Metservice upgrades Strong Wind Warning to Red
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA Red Strong Wind Warning is now in place for Marlborough from Cape Campbell southwards from 6am to 4pm Thursday. The rest of Marlborough under Strong Wind Warning – Orange for the same period.
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Delay travel this Thursday due to Strong Wind Warning
NewsMedia ReleasesMarlborough Emergency Management advise people to be wary and delay any travel plans involving Marlborough on Thursday with a Strong Wind Warning - Orange in place.
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Picton Truck Park opens
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesStage One of the new Picton Truck Park on Dublin Street is ready for use.
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New website celebrates the last ship of her kind
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe Edwin Fox Maritime Museum in Picton has launched a new website in time for the busy summer visitor season.
