All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Samoan Government delegation visits Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncillor Gerald Hope , Chief Executive John Boswell and other council staff met with the Hon Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour in Samoa Fata Ryan Schuster and other officials recently.
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Northbank Road repairs nearly complete
Marlborough MattersNewsMajor repairs on a large overslip and river scour on Northbank Road were completed last month.
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Recycling Centre progresses
Marlborough MattersNewsWork is well underway on the rebuild of Marlborough’s Recycling Centre in Wither Road extension, with an expected completion date of 30 September.
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Report dead birds to MPI
Marlborough MattersNewsWith bird flu found in the North Island last month, anyone seeing groups of sick or dead birds is urged to ring the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) Exotic Pest and Disease hotline.
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Safety first in Tory Channel
Marlborough MattersNewsShips using the Marlborough Sounds are generally navigating more consistently, particularly at the entrance of Tory Channel.
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New citizens welcomed
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-four people from 10 countries have been welcomed to Marlborough.
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Report dead birds to MPI
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil is urging anyone seeing groups of sick or dead birds to ring the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) Exotic Pest and Disease hotline on 0800 80 99 66.
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Reminder about Opāoa River Loop rules
Marlborough MattersNewsResidents living within the Opāoa River Loop area are being contacted by Council regarding river rules in flood zones.
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Avoid penalty fees - pay your dog registrations by the end of July
Marlborough MattersNewsMonday 31 July is the final day to pay your dog registration.
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Hydrangea pruning time
Marlborough MattersNewsIt’s pruning time for hydrangeas and Council’s gardening team is holding demonstrations at Pollard Park next week.
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Autumn weather update
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough was slightly wetter and less windy than usual in autumn 2026.
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Dog registrations due by end of July to avoid penalties
Marlborough MattersNewsThe dog registration year runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 so now’s the time to register your dogs.
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New to Marlborough? Here’s everything you need to know
Marlborough MattersNewsIf you’re a newcomer to our region and wondering how to find out about your local community and its facilities, check out the Welcome to Marlborough guide.
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Marlborough earns chocolate fish for smarter traffic management
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough is one several councils named by Minister of Transport Chris Bishop as leading the charge to reduce road cone use.
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Bringing kiwi back to Arapaoa Island, one trap at a time
Marlborough MattersNewsAcross the expanse of Arapaoa Island, a small team is working hard to eradicate stoats with a plan to bring back kiwi.
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Spartina almost eradicated
Marlborough MattersNewsThe Department of Conservation (DOC) and Council are continuing a decades-long effort to eradicate common cordgrass (Spartina Anglica) from Motuweka/Havelock Estuary.
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What are Marlborough’s most common calls to Council?
Marlborough MattersNewsBetween 1 April and 20 May this year, Council's contact centre received 4,459 calls, providing a detailed picture of the information and services that residents rely on most.
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Whale of a trail
Marlborough MattersNewsKeen Marlborough cyclists, and walkers will have noticed the new trails winding north and south from Blenheim, as work on the amazing Whale Trail continues.
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Rose pruning demonstration at Pollard Park
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil gardeners will be pruning the roses at Pollard Park on Monday and Tuesday (13 and 14 July) and will be available for hands-on demonstrations.
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Roading changes around the corner for Waitohi Picton
Marlborough MattersNewsImprovements to Waitohi Picton’s roading network are taking shape with KiwiRail and NZTA projects set to begin in 2027.
