All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Good progress made installing Havelock water treatment plant
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAn ultraviolet (UV) water treatment plant is being installed in Havelock this week.
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Let’s get caps and lids sorted
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsMedia ReleasesCouncil is committed to getting Marlborough’s waste sorted and you can help – one plastic cap or metal lid at a time.
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Marlborough artists invited to inspire this Waitangi Day
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe Marlborough community is being asked to reflect on what Waitangi Day means to them and use their thoughts to inspire a piece of artwork worthy of public display.
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Marlborough Airport welcomes Originair’s new Christchurch route
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Airport has welcomed Originair’s announcement today to provide non-stop, return service from Blenheim to Christchurch several times per week.
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Help Marlborough top the ShakeOut 2025 leaderboard
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesIn just over a month’s time, Marlborough schools, workplaces and individuals are being urged to get behind New Zealand ShakeOut 2025 to help the region top the national leaderboard.
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New advisory group to help guide Destination Marlborough
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA new advisory group will ensure Marlborough’s tourism sector retains its “voice” now that the Regional Tourism Organisation sits within the Marlborough District Council.
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Mayor welcomes new NZ King Salmon investment
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has warmly welcomed the decision by New Zealand King Salmon to invest in a new processing site at Cloudy Bay in Blenheim.
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It’s time to vote!
Elections 2025Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesKeep an eye out for your local election voting papers being delivered from today.
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Blenheim pipe flushing for chlorination preparation begins
Marlborough MattersPublic NoticesMedia ReleasesWith chlorination of Blenheim’s water supply due to start by late October, work begins today to prepare the town’s water mains.
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Marlborough wins Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough is delighted to once again host the Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 Conference in February 2027.
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Marlborough election candidate videos now live
Elections 2025Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMost candidates in this year’s local elections have participated in video interviews, which are now available to view on Council’s website.
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Unauthorised drone use endangers everyone
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAs drones have become more popular, so have near misses with aircraft in New Zealand.
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Mayor welcomes Government support for regional airlines
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the Government’s announcement today to provide $30 million in concessionary loans to regional airlines.
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Road map for Marlborough’s regional public transport network
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesSubmissions are now open on the Draft Marlborough Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) 2024-2034.
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Grovetown playground project to go ahead
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA long anticipated playground and reserve development in Grovetown is finally moving forward with plans approved for an 800m site on Vickerman Street.
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Green waste collection to reopen Friday
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe urgent repairs being carried out at Council’s green waste facility are due to be finished tomorrow and the site fully operational Friday morning.
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Port Underwood Road to re-open
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Roads response works following the June and July weather events will turn a corner this week as Port Underwood Road re-opens.
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Preserving the Edwin Fox’s future
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesA group of experts visited the globally significant Edwin Fox last week to begin advisory work on the vessel’s future preservation needs.
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Warning after rubbish truck fire
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesQuick thinking from a driver and a prompt response from Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade (FENZ) meant a fire in a rubbish truck yesterday was caught early.
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London Quay businesses open as revamp hits halfway - MDC
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAs work on the London Quay upgrade in Picton marks the halfway point, the doors of businesses along Picton’s much loved waterfront strip are very much open for customers.
