All News, Notices and Media Releases

Bookieland Limited

Public notice for the renewal of conditions of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 73 Main Road Havelock, Marlborough District known as The Mussel Pot Restaurant.

Sloan Metcalf Holdings Limited

Public notice for the renewal of conditions of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 2 Market Street Blenheim, Marlborough District to be known as Biddy Kate's Cafe Bar.

Shakespeare Bay Outer Navigation Light Characteristic Amended

Harbour Notice 27-2026

Preparing for Blenheim wastewater pipe relining

A Council project to improve the condition and performance of existing wastewater infrastructure around Blenheim gets underway next week.

Dart Rock’ Aid is no longer in place and is currently missing

Harbour Notice 26-2026.

Notification of mass and speed limits on bridges

Special mark buoy placed at Marine Farm 8354 in Nydia Bay

Harbour Notice 23-2026.

Exclusive construction zone is in effect East of No.1 Long Arm

Harbour Notice 24-2026.

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.

​Notice of intention to Sell / Dispose of vessel

Harbour Notice 19-2026.

Conders Bend temporarily closed

Conders Bend has been temporarily closed. The area is a multi use area. The public are advised to please avoid the area while closed.

PMEP Provisions – Operative in Part

MDC gives public notice, pursuant to Clause 20, Schedule 1 of the RMA 1991, that the following Regional Coastal Plan provisions of the PMEP have been approved by the Minister of Conservation.

Springlands wastewater pump stations upgrade

Council is upgrading three wastewater pump stations in Springlands to improve the capacity and reliability of Blenheim's wastewater network.

Vessel Identification

Harbour Notice 34-2025.

PMEP Regional Coastal Plan Provisions – Operative in Part

Schedule 1 of the RMA 1991, that many of the Regional Coastal Plan provisions of the PMEP have been approved by the Minister of Conservation and will become operative on 22 December 2025.

Golden Lea refloated

​The abandoned fishing boat Golden Lea is now in Havelock after a successful refloating operation.

Blenheim chlorination update

With chlorination of Blenheim’s water supply well underway, some residents may have noticed discoloured water.

Harbourmaster General Direction 19 November 2025

This direction sets a number of control measures that are applicable across the region, or a specific area or operation.

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.

Have your say on the Annual Plan 2026-27

As part of building towards the Long Term Plan consultation next year Council wants to hear your ideas and feedback on its proposed Annual Plan 2026-27.