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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.

Blenheim and Picton meet air quality goals

​Annual air quality monitoring in Blenheim and Picton shows positive results, with both towns remaining within national standards.

Celebrating Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

​Locals still have time to get out into their backyard to celebrate Marlborough’s flagship wine.

Temporary recycling plant now up and running

Marlborough’s recycling is being processed locally again after a devastating fire at the Marlborough Recycling Centre in November last year.

Fireworks still on but entertainment cancelled at Picton's Foreshore

Fireworks still on but New Year’s entertainment cancelled at Picton's Foreshore.

Weather update 6pm Tuesday 30 December

Council encourages collaboration to fill CBD spaces

Council is calling on Marlborough’s creative community and property owners to work together to support a new project to reinvigorate the Blenheim and Picton town centres.

Funding gap threatens wilding conifer battle

Wilding conifers are threatening the region’s landscapes and biodiversity particularly in south Marlborough

Blenheim Transfer Station, Green Waste, Hazardous Waste open Saturday

Blenheim Transfer Station, Green Waste and Hazardous Waste facilities reopening Saturday

Public notice of amendment to Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2022

At the Council meeting on 7 August a recommendation to amend the bylaw to enable the management of Lake Elterwater freedom camping site was carried.

Northbank Road opens to two lanes

With Marlborough Anniversary Day just around the corner, Northbank Road at the 2km mark has opened to two-lane traffic after months of recovery work.

Delay travel this Thursday due to Strong Wind Warning

Marlborough Emergency Management advise people to be wary and delay any travel plans involving Marlborough on Thursday with a Strong Wind Warning - Orange in place.

Port Marlborough delivers with sustainable investments

Port Marlborough has reported a resilient performance for the 2025 financial year.

Preliminary result delayed until Monday 13 October

​Council has been advised by its elections contractor that the preliminary result has been delayed until tomorrow, Monday 13 October.

Stop bank work on target

Work on Spring Creek’s stop bank is well underway with the engineering design completed, and preliminary ground works underway.

Creative Communities Arts Scheme closes Monday

Are you involved in a creative community project and need funding?

Let’s korero to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - runs from 14 to 20 September.

Keeping an eye on river quality

Council has installed sensors at strategic sites in the Te Hoiere/Pelorus River catchment to allow continuous monitoring of turbidity.

Preserving the Edwin Fox’s future

A group of experts visited the globally significant Edwin Fox last week to begin advisory work on the vessel’s future preservation needs.

Applications for rates rebate scheme now open

​Applications for the 2025/26 rates year with the new eligibility rules for the rates rebate scheme are now open.