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New Local Alcohol Policy brings changes

Marlborough’s new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) 2025 comes into effect on Sunday, February 1 this year.

Summer sounding good in Market Place

There is still time to catch some tunes as part of the Summer Sounds in the CBD series in Blenheim.

Taylor River dredging underway thanks to Swampy

Work is underway to improve the flood carrying capacity of the Taylor River near Blenheim’s town centre.

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

Wild weather continues in Marlborough

Forecast strong winds in Marlborough have caused power outages, trees to come down and some damage across the region.

Severe weather warning for Marlborough Sounds

​A Strong Wind Warning - Orange has been issued for the Marlborough Sounds by MetService.

Marlborough Sounds community gets new jetty for Christmas

If all you wanted for Christmas was a new jetty, Kenepuru Sound residents have got that wish.

Springlands wastewater pump stations upgrade

Work on upgrading Council’s three wastewater pump stations in Springlands starts early next year.

Get your skates on Marlborough

​Council is bringing an artificial ice skating rink back to the Blenheim CBD next month.

Council services – Christmas and New Year

Council’s offices are closed from midday on Wednesday 24 December and reopen at 8.30am on Monday 5 January.

Te Korowai report positive start to Council's continuous improvement

Marlborough District Council has received a positive Mauri Tū or 'Active' development benchmark in its first Te Korowai evaluation report.

Progress for Marlborough’s coastal management plans

MDC has reached a significant milestone with the recent approval by the Minister of Conservation of the regional coastal plan provisions of the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (PMEP).

Vessel Identification

Harbour Notice 34-2025.

Marlborough Welcoming plan released

​Marlborough’s new Welcoming Plan is a practical roadmap to help the region become more inclusive, resilient and connected.

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.

AA- long term rating for Council’s financial management

Marlborough District Council has had its credit rating reaffirmed at ‘AA-‘ with a stable long-term outlook.

Changes endorsed in response to Ombudsman’s report

Council has supported a change in meeting process to make committee workshops open to the public.

Annual report shows a year of forward progress

Marlborough District Council has adopted its annual report for the 2024/25 financial year.

Marlborough Emergency Management Group Plan adopted

Marlborough has a new plan to set the direction for civil defence and emergency management across Marlborough over the next five years.