All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Mayor and councillors sworn in, committee memberships confirmed
Elections 2025Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesNadine Taylor began her second term as Marlborough mayor today and her first task was to swear in the newly elected and returning councillors.
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The rising tide of marine restoration in Aotearoa - free public talk
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe next talk in a new Council series covering marine issues and conservation - Whakawhiti kōrero mō te moana - Coastal Conversations – is planned for late November.
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Harbourmaster issues wreck declaration for Golden Lea
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Harbourmaster Captain Jake Oliver issued a declaration of wreck on the vessel Golden Lea on Friday.
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Council services on Marlborough Anniversary Day
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 31 October until 8.30am on Tuesday 4 November.
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Picton’s London Quay ready for summer influx
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe London Quay Redevelopment Project in Picton has been completed on time and to budget, ready to welcome the influx of visitors expected this coming Labour Weekend.
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Wind forecast to ease across Marlborough
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAfter a day of wild weather and power outages across the province, the worst of the wind is now easing across the province.
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Power outages remain in Marlborough; wind gusts reach forecast levels
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesGusts of over 140 km/h have been recorded in parts of Marlborough.
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Delay travel today
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe message is clear – delay your travel today.
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Metservice upgrades Strong Wind Warning to Red
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA Red Strong Wind Warning is now in place for Marlborough from Cape Campbell southwards from 6am to 4pm Thursday. The rest of Marlborough under Strong Wind Warning – Orange for the same period.
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Delay travel this Thursday due to Strong Wind Warning
NewsMedia ReleasesMarlborough Emergency Management advise people to be wary and delay any travel plans involving Marlborough on Thursday with a Strong Wind Warning - Orange in place.
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Picton Truck Park opens
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesStage One of the new Picton Truck Park on Dublin Street is ready for use.
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New website celebrates the last ship of her kind
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe Edwin Fox Maritime Museum in Picton has launched a new website in time for the busy summer visitor season.
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Council services on Labour Day
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 24 October until 8.30am on Tuesday 28 October.
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Visit East Coast beaches without harming the habitat
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWith Labour Weekend and summer approaching, now is an important time to remind visitors that the area’s unique wildlife and fragile habitats depend on people adhering to the rules.
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Get your caps and lids sorted
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesPlastic or metal caps and lids can now be dropped to any regional transfer station and the Dump Shop at Wither Road in Blenheim for recycling – but please sort them first.
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Mayor welcomes stop bank funding
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an additional $10.2 million in funding for stop bank repairs and upgrades at Spring Creek near Blenheim.
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Final election results confirmed for Marlborough
Elections 2025Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAfter the counting of special votes, Nadine Taylor has been re-elected as mayor.
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Chlorination begins in Blenheim
Local Water Done WellMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesPreparations to include chlorine in the Blenheim water supply have been underway since May this year.
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Port Marlborough delivers with sustainable investments
Marlborough MattersNewsPort Marlborough has reported a resilient performance for the 2025 financial year.
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The whales and dolphins in your big blue backyard - free public talk
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe top of Te Waipounamu the South Island is a critical habitat for many species of cetaceans - from the largest - the blue whale - to the smallest, Hector's dolphin.
