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King’s Birthday weekend weather event - update No. 5

King’s Birthday weekend weather event - update No. 4

King’s Birthday weekend weather event - update No. 3

King’s Birthday weekend weather event - update No.2

​Marlborough’s Emergency Management team is activated and response agencies are ready ahead of forecast rain in Marlborough.

Talented young pianist wins QEII award

​A 13-year-old student, Girvan Dick, has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Music Award.

King’s Birthday weekend weather event - update No.1

​Marlborough is on an Orange Heavy Rain Watch for 22 hours from 6am, Monday 1 June until 4am on Tuesday 2 June. There is a moderate chance of it being upgraded to a warning.

Waste fee changes from 1 July reflect rising costs

Marlborough District Council will increase solid waste fees and charges from 1 July 2026.

Drive like cops are around this long weekend

Police will be actively targeting motorists on Marlborough’s open roads this King’s Birthday weekend as the Better Together campaign concludes.

Next steps confirmed for Marlborough bylaw on beauty industry safety

Council’s Environment and Planning Committee has agreed to the development of a draft Appearance Industry Bylaw, including a cost analysis of resourcing it, for further consideration.

Redwood Pass Road watermain upgrade underway

Work has begun on a $1.08 million project to replace the ageing watermain along Redwood Pass Road, between Ugbrooke Road and Renners Road near Seddon.

Demand high for water addressing in the Marlborough Sounds

A Marlborough District Council initiative to introduce water addressing for properties in the Marlborough Sounds has created a wave of applications.

Council services on King’s Birthday weekend

King’s Birthday holiday is celebrated on Monday June 1 - Council’s offices will be closed on this date. If you have an urgent issue during this time, please phone 03 520 7400.

Councillors vote to support ferries investment

Marlborough District Councillors voted unanimously today to proceed with loaning Port Marlborough $110 million to finance the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project.

Council’s Community Grants process streamlined

From June this year, Council’s Community Grants will be divided into two funding streams to improve the process.

Have Your Say on changes to Council’s Gambling and TAB Venue Policy

Council invites public feedback from this Monday on two proposed amendments to its Gambling and TAB Venue Policy.

Join the Creative Marlborough community

Calling all potters, singers, writers, sculptors - in fact anyone who has a creative bent or a venue for artistic activity.

Council confirms dedicated budget for public art maintenance

Councillors have confirmed an annual budget dedicated to maintaining Council-owned public art in Marlborough.

Crinoline footbridge restored to Riverside Park

​The Crinoline footbridge is back at the Riverside Park on the Taylor River Reserve and will be open for use within the next 10 days.

Future of Work expo showcases career pathways

​Future of Work is Marlborough’s annual careers expo, designed to help rangatahi explore their next steps. It’s free to attend and open to all.

A new route for Marlborough Roads

The way in which roads in Marlborough are managed and maintained is changing from 1 July.