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Have your say on regulating Marlborough’s appearance industry

Council’s Environmental Health Team wants to hear from you.

Repair work ongoing following last winter’s weather events

Marlborough’s flood protection held up well during two significant weather events which impacted the region in quick succession in June/July 2025 – but there is important repair work still to be done.

Staged replacement of street trees for Blenheim town centre

Council’s Infrastructure and Community Facilities Committee has agreed a staged plan to replace liquidambar trees in central Blenheim.

Disposing of household chemicals safely

Did you know that Blenheim’s Hazardous Waste Centre accepts leftover household chemicals?

Invasive African Lovegrass found in Marlborough

Marlborough District Council is calling on landowners to look out for African Lovegrass after it was discovered near the Ure/Waima River bridge in South Marlborough.

Hotel developers to lease part of carpark

The public carpark outside the former Clubs of Marlborough will temporarily change, with its all day (eight-hour) parking reduced to a four-hour limit and a portion leased for private use.

Have your say on Easter Sunday shop trading

Council is proposing to renew its policy allowing Easter Sunday trading in Marlborough, acknowledging the importance of tourism-related trade and associated services to the region’s economy.

Cook Strait rescue capability compromised

Maritime emergency rescue capability in Cook Strait has been compromised with open-ocean tugboat MMA Vision off contract this month.

Council makes submission on rates capping proposal

Marlborough District Council’s Finance Committee has endorsed a submission made to the Government’s proposed Rates Target Model (rates capping).

Waste facilities to close on New Year’s Day and Anzac Day

All Marlborough waste facilities – apart from remote transfer stations - will, in future, be closed on New Year’s Day and Anzac Day.

Red seas and blue glow: what’s behind Marlborough’s algal blooms

Marlborough District Council’s Coastal Science and Freshwater teams have received numerous requests for information from the community about algal blooms over the past few weeks.

Improved Floodwatch website goes live

Marlborough District Council’s Floodwatch website has been upgraded to a new platform.

Alterations coming for Eltham Road cycle lane

As students have headed back to school across the region, Marlborough Roads is progressing changes to a cycle lane near a handful of local Blenheim education and early childhood care providers.

​Grab your ticket to Marlborough’s summer music events

A packed lineup of music events over February and March is calling Marlburians to get out, buy tickets and support the region’s summer music scene.

Health check finds positive changes for town centres

​Marlborough's town centres are showing signs of vitality with fewer vacant shops and improved street activation, according to the latest Town Centre Health Check.

Council services on Waitangi Day

Council’s Blenheim office will be closed on Waitangi Day, Friday 6 February.

Recovery works resume on Marlborough roads

Work on the Marlborough Roads Recovery programme is back on track, after a break over the festive season.

Preserving the future of the Edwin Fox

Council’s work continues to safeguard one of New Zealand’s most significant heritage vessels - the Edwin Fox – with positive progress made in the first year of its new strategy.

Māori tourism seat established on Advisory Group

Council’s Strategy and Community Partnerships Committee has today approved the addition of an eighth seat on the Destination Advisory Group for Marlborough, dedicated to Māori tourism.

Vandalism at critical monitoring sites puts community safety at risk