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Springlands stormwater work about to start

Work is about to start on the first stage of the Murphys Creek stormwater upgrade, meaning possible disruption for residents.

Chilean needle grass rust fungus approved

A rust fungus that affects Chilean needle grass could help slow the spread of the highly invasive weed in Marlborough.

Marlborough Roads JV wins national collaboration award

Marlborough Roads Joint Venture (MRJV) has taken out the award for collaboration at the New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards 2024.

Extraordinary Council meeting to address insurance premium increases

Marlborough District Council will meet next Thursday 11 July to discuss increases in insurance cover for the current financial year. The meeting is from 8.30am.

Community Grants Fund benefits grassroots groups

​Council’s Community Grants Fund, with up to $280,000 available, opens today for applications.

Dalton’s Bridge full closure from Monday 1 July

​From Monday 1 July, Dalton’s Bridge, at the western end of Kaiuma Bay Road, will be closed to all traffic to allow for bridge abutment repairs.

Council services on Matariki - Friday 28 June

Council's Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30 pm on Thursday 27 June and will reopen on Monday 1 July at 8.30 am.

Wheelie bins all go 1 July

Marlborough’s new kerbside collection begins on Monday with wheelie bins replacing Council rubbish bags.

Long Term Plan decisions move Sounds roading recovery forward

Mayor Nadine Taylor and councillors discussed the 365 public submissions received on Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024 to 2034 yesterday.

Interim solution agreed for Destination Marlborough

Following the collective resignation of the chairman and board of Destination Marlborough in September 2023, four commissioners were appointed to govern the organisation.

Council launches new Heritage Marlborough programme

​Marlborough District Council has decided to accept the Marlborough Historical Society’s (MHS) offer to reset the relationship between the two parties.

Wairau Plain GNS Science Research Presentation

The ability of the past to inform the future is behind new research into Wairau Plain sediments dating back 12,000 years.

Media Update #4 - Aratere Grounding

Media Update #3 - Aratere Grounding

​The Aratere has been successfully refloated.

Media Update #2 - Aratere Grounding

​Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has announced that an attempt to refloat the Arater will be made this evening around 9.00 pm, at high tide.

Media Update #1 - Aratere Grounding

Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has confirmed that the Aratere, currently aground in Picton Harbour, will not be refloated yet.

Watch what you burn

​Cooler winter weather sees more outdoor fires around Marlborough which can harm people’s health and affect the environment.

New guide shines light on Matariki events in Marlborough

A new event programme showcasing the celebration of Matariki in Marlborough is about to hit the shelves.

Marlborough Library Te Kahu o Waipuna - ‘Let Kids Be Kids’ booking

Comment from Mark Wheeler, Marlborough District Council Chief Executive

Renwick water treatment plant completed

​Renwick’s water treatment plant in Terrace Road is now operational.