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Final election results confirmed for Marlborough

After the counting of special votes, Nadine Taylor has been re-elected as mayor.

Chlorination begins in Blenheim

Preparations to include chlorine in the Blenheim water supply have been underway since May this year.

The whales and dolphins in your big blue backyard - free public talk

The top of Te Waipounamu the South Island is a critical habitat for many species of cetaceans - from the largest - the blue whale - to the smallest, Hector's dolphin.

Preliminary election results released for Marlborough

The provisional candidates for the seven councillor positions in Marlborough’s Blenheim Ward.

Mayor Nadine Taylor wins second term

Nadine Taylor has been re-elected Marlborough Mayor for another three-year term.

Voting closes on 2025 election

Voting closed at midday across Marlborough, with 1,101 votes received today from 15 vote bins and the Council office front desk in Blenheim.

Protecting Marlborough’s special places

Marlborough has the highest number of endemic species of any region in the country and Council’s Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) programme helps maintain and protect them.

Environment Awards field days coming up

An open morning at the Waitohi Picton Community Gardens this Friday, October 10, celebrates Envirohub Marlborough’s Community Innovation Award

Havelock boil water notice lifted

​Marlborough District Council has lifted the boil water notice for the Havelock town supply.

Making space for creativity

A Council initiative to reinvigorate the Blenheim and Picton town centres by getting creative with vacant and underused spaces is set for launch at the end of October.

Check you’ve received your voting papers

If you haven’t received your voting papers in the post yet, you will need to cast a special vote in this year’s local elections.

Council releases 2025 River Health Update

Council seeks contractors for Marlborough Sounds’ road maintenance

Marlborough District Council wants to hear from contractors with relevant skills and experience to register their interest in a new road maintenance procurement process for the Marlborough Sounds.

Council biosecurity showcases strong results amid challenges

Council have released its Biosecurity Operational Plan Report 2024–2025, showcasing a year of action, strategic partnerships and community engagement in the fight against invasive species.

Haven’t got your voting papers?

If you haven’t received your voting papers in the post by today, you will need to cast a special vote in this year’s local elections.

Clifford Bay proposal - comment from Mayor Nadine Taylor

The Clifford Bay pitch is a long shot and in my mind a distraction at this point in time.

Nominations open for Youth Civic Award

​Do you know a young Marlborough person who has made a significant contribution to the community through volunteering? If so, consider nominating them for Council’s biennial Youth Civic Awards.

Marlborough’s new Local Alcohol Policy approved

Marlborough’s new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) 2025 heralds some changes for the sale of alcohol, supply and consumption in the region.

Resident satisfaction maintained

Two-thirds (67%) of residents said they are satisfied with Council’s performance in this year’s resident satisfaction survey, an outcome similar to the 68% recorded in 2024 and 66% in 2023.

Spring Creek community meeting on 1 October

A community meeting to discuss the start of flood protection works for Spring Creek is planned for Wednesday 1 October.