All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Mayor attends Hospice open day
Marlborough MattersNewsMayor Nadine Taylor attended Hospice Marlborough’s first open day last month, allowing her to meet the Hospice team and see the quality care offered to the community.
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Watch what you burn
Marlborough MattersNewsCooler winter weather sees more outdoor fires around Marlborough which can harm people’s health and affect the environment.
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Solving the signature quilt mystery
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Museum staff are researching the history of more than 140 names stitched into a war time quilt currently on display at the museum.
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Early childhood educators form native wildlife connections
Marlborough MattersNewsFifteen early childhood teachers got up close to learn about the yellow crowned kākāriki, giant wētā/wētāpunga and Marlborough green gecko at the Koru Wildlife Centre in Grovetown.
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New guide shines light on Matariki events in Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsA new event programme showcasing the celebration of Matariki in Marlborough is now available.
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Budget funding for tugboat study welcomed by councils
Marlborough MattersNewsFunding for a feasibility study into acquiring an ocean-going tugboat has been welcomed by Greater Wellington Regional Council and Marlborough District Council.
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World Refugee Day to be celebrated
Marlborough MattersNewsMembers of the Colombian, Venezuelan and Rohingya former refugee communities in Marlborough will celebrate World Refugee Day on Thursday 20 June.
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Works begin for airport roundabout
Marlborough MattersNewsThe project is about to start at SH6 and Tancred Crescent, the entry to Marlborough Airport.
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Marlborough triumphs at Hi-Tech Awards
Marlborough MattersNewsTwo standout Marlborough companies have distinguished themselves at the recent 2024 Hi-Tech Awards.
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Head along to WinePRO
Marlborough MattersNewsThe inaugural WinePRO Aotearoa international trade show and conference are coming to Blenheim from 25 to 27 June.
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Successful cruise season concludes
Marlborough MattersNewsPort Marlborough has wrapped up an exceptional cruise season, setting new records and receiving high praise from visitors.
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Have you got your wheelie bin?
Marlborough MattersWheelie BinsNewsNearly 33,000 wheelie bins have been delivered to Marlborough households as part of the new expanded kerbside service.
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Demolition of Picton ferry terminal set for June
Marlborough MattersNewsThe landscape of Picton's port waterfront is about to change, with the demolition of the Picton ferry terminal, scheduled to start in mid-June.
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Marlborough Museum on winter hours
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Museum will be operating on reduced hours from 3 June until the end of August.
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Queen Charlotte Drive repairs update
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Roads recovery works on Queen Charlotte Drive are progressing with six sites already completed and another six under construction.
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String quartet draws a crowd
Marlborough MattersNewsAround 140 people enjoyed seeing the New Zealand String Quartet at Te Kahu o Waipuna last weekend.
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Get ready to register your dog
Marlborough MattersNewsIt’s that time of year again when your four-legged friend needs to be registered.
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Robots wage battle for NZ Youth Week
Marlborough MattersNewsInnovators young and old are invited to unleash their creativity and technical skills to create combat robotics in support of NZ Youth Week.
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Dealing with autumn leaves
Marlborough MattersNewsThe cooler weather has begun and with it, leaves have started to change colour and drop.
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Nationwide test of alert system this Sunday
Marlborough MattersNewsThe nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is this Sunday 26 May between 6pm and 7pm.