All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Heavy Rain Watch issued for Marlborough tomorrow and Friday
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA Heavy Rain Watch issued by MetService New Zealand remains in place for 33 hours from 9am Thursday 26 June to 6pm Friday 27 June.
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A Big Day Out in the Sounds
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesTwenty-one senior New Zealand travel trade journeyed to the Marlborough Sounds recently to talk tourism with Marlborough operators.
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Wheelie bins one year on
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWheelie bins have been used in Marlborough for almost 12 months and most people are ‘getting it sorted’.
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Rates rebate scheme eligibility changes coming
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe rates rebate scheme provides a rebate for low-income earners who are paying rates for the home they are living in.
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Marlborough District Council services on Matariki - Friday 20 June
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm Thursday 19 June and reopen on Monday 23 June at 8.30am. If you have an urgent issue during this time, please phone 03 520 7400.
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200,000 plants in the ground and growing
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesSmall it may have been but the 200,000th plant placed in the ground near Havelock in Marlborough recently as part of Te Hoiere Project had a huge significance for all involved.
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Sounds recovery work tracking well
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWork on repairing Marlborough roads damaged in the 2021 and 2022 storms is on target and coming in under budget.
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Guide to Matariki events in Marlborough
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s event programme showcasing the celebration of Matariki in Marlborough is out now.
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Marlborough Environment Plan reaches milestone
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesIn a milestone for the management of natural and physical resources in Marlborough, Council has approved most of the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan .
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Council purchases strategic CBD site
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA site on High Street next to the Marlborough Library and Art Gallery at Te Kahu o Waipuna has been purchased by Marlborough District Council.
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Council services on King’s Birthday
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm Friday 30 May and will reopen on Tuesday 3 June at 8.30am.
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Candidate’s information evening
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesIf you’re thinking of standing for Council, then head along next Tuesday evening, 3 June, at 6.00 pm for a special talk about what the role involves.
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Waste fees and charges consultation opens Monday
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlburians are encouraged to have their say on Council’s Waste Fees and Charges consultation from Monday 26 May.
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Change to High Street bridge axle weight
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Roads advises that the maximum axle weight for heavy commercial vehicles crossing Blenheim’s High Street bridge has been reduced by 50 per cent
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Colemans Road water main to be upgraded
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMotorists using Colemans Road in Springlands, Blenheim, are urged to seek alternative routes when water main work begins on Monday (26 May).
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Marlborough Heritage Festival – exploring stories of our people
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe 2025 Marlborough Heritage Festival is underway.
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Council receives draft budget for Annual Plan 2025-26
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Councillors received the draft budget for the Annual Plan 2025-26 at a meeting of full Council today.
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AF8 Roadshow coming to Marlborough
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWe can't predict earthquakes, but we can prepare for them.
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Funding for Marlborough’s Te Hoiere Project extended
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA project to revitalise Marlborough’s Te Hoiere/Pelorus river catchment from the mountains into the sea has had its funding extended to June 2026.
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Have your say on Marlborough’s Local Water Done Well
Local Water Done WellMarlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesThe public’s views on Council’s preferred option for the future of water services in Marlborough are being sought from today.
