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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.

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.