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Marlborough Local Alcohol Policy 2025

Blenheim pipe flushing for chlorination preparation begins

With chlorination of Blenheim’s water supply due to start by late October, work begins today to prepare the town’s water mains.

Marlborough District Council Election Public Notice

Marlborough District Council Further Notice of Election and Poll and Declaration of Elected Candidates.

Notification of mass and speed limits on bridges

Notification of mass and speed limits on bridges Regulation 11, Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974.

Extraordinary Council Meeting - Monday 30 June

Extraordinary Council Meetings - Monday 30 June at 12.00 noon

Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan 9 July 2025 – Operative in Part

MDC gives public notice, pursuant to clause 20, Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, that the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (PMEP) will become ‘operative in part’ on 9 July 2025.

Proposed road stopping, 100 High Street Picton

Harbour Notice 07-2025

Masters of visiting vessels are recommended to not use the inside passage between The Brothers and Arapaoa Island. Admiralty publication NP51 Admiralty Sailing Directions – New Zealand Pilot refers.

Notification of mass and speed limits on bridges

Notification of mass and speed limits on bridges Regulation 11, Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974.

Proposed Temporary Road Closure - 18 to 20 April 2025

​From 18 April to 20 April 2025 the following portion of road will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic for the Yealands Wines Classic Fighters Airshow 2025

Benjamas Srihorn

Public notice for the renewal of conditions of a Special Licence in respect of the premises situated at 51 Scott Street, Blenheim, Marlborough District known as Marlborough Public House.

Wither Hills Farm Park to close

The Wither Hills Farm Park will close to the public from midnight tomorrow night (Thursday) due to ongoing hot and dry conditions.

Koromiko caravan park access to get easier and safer

NZTA/Waka Kotahi are building a new right turn bay at the Freeths Road/State Highway 1 intersection.

Public Notice for changes to Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2022

Public notice is given of the following minor changes to the Marlborough District Council Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2022.

Making of Regional Pest Management Plan 2024

Pursuant to section 77 of the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Marlborough District Council give public notice of an amendment to the Regional Pest Management Plan 2018 (the Plan).

Blenheim Sewage Treatment Plant

Please be advised that occasionally a green colour may be observed from the discharge at the Blenheim Sewage Treatment Plant.

Notification of Weight and Speed Limits on Bridges

Notification of Weight and Speed Limits on Bridges Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974, Regulation 11.

Extraordinary Council meeting to address insurance premium increases

Marlborough District Council will meet next Thursday 11 July to discuss increases in insurance cover for the current financial year. The meeting is from 8.30am.

Council services on Matariki - Friday 28 June

Council's Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30 pm on Thursday 27 June and will reopen on Monday 1 July at 8.30 am.

Temporary alcohol ban – Renwick

Annual Woody Pig and Deer Hunt at the Woodbourne Tavern Sunday 2 June 2024 to 6.00 am on Monday 3 June 2024.