All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Dawn blessing at new pavilion site
Media ReleasesA spectacular sunrise greeted those at a cultural ceremony at A and P Park at dawn on Monday morning.
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Golden Lea refloated
Public NoticesMedia ReleasesThe abandoned fishing boat Golden Lea is now in Havelock after a successful refloating operation.
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Marlborough’s GODZONE chapter concludes
Media ReleasesThe final teams competing in the internationally acclaimed adventure race crossed the finish line at Picton’s Shelly Beach yesterday.
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Preparations begin soon for Taylor River dredging project
Media ReleasesPreparatory work will start this side of Christmas on a project to improve the flood carrying capacity of the Taylor River near Blenheim’s town centre.
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Recycling up and running
Media ReleasesBins to take recycling are now in place outside the fire-damaged Resource Recovery Centre.
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Blenheim chlorination update
Public NoticesMedia ReleasesWith chlorination of Blenheim’s water supply well underway, some residents may have noticed discoloured water.
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Marlborough recycling on the move
Media ReleasesCouncil has today sent 140 m2 of Marlborough recycling to Eco Central in Christchurch.
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Council encourages collaboration to fill CBD spaces
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is calling on Marlborough’s creative community and property owners to work together to support a new project to reinvigorate the Blenheim and Picton town centres.
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No swimming at Spring Creek this summer
Spring Creek Stopbank ProjectMedia ReleasesWith work underway on upgrading flood protection for Spring Creek, a popular section of the river near the Ferry Bridge is now off limits for swimming.
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Funding gap threatens wilding conifer battle
NewsWilding conifers are threatening the region’s landscapes and biodiversity particularly in south Marlborough
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Remember to have your say on the Annual Plan 2026-27
Media ReleasesAs 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 before 28 November.
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Keep your recycling for now, if you can
Media ReleasesCouncil is working on an interim solution to sort Marlborough’s recycling following last week’s fire which has forced the closure of the Resource Recovery Centre in Wither Road, Blenheim.
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New rules allow building closer to boundaries
Media ReleasesAre you planning a sleepout, garden shed, or small cabin? You may not need a building consent - but only if every condition of the exemption is met.
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The Dump Shop to reopen Monday
Media ReleasesThe Dump Shop at Wither Road, Blenheim will reopen for donations tomorrow, Monday 24 November, at 10am.
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Youth Civic Awards celebrate outstanding contribution
Media ReleasesThe voluntary efforts of five young Marlborough people were celebrated at a ceremony in Council Chambers last night.
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Blenheim Transfer Station, Green Waste, Hazardous Waste open Saturday
NewsBlenheim Transfer Station, Green Waste and Hazardous Waste facilities reopening Saturday
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AIS Exemption Notice
Harbour NoticesThis exemption is granted to allow specified lodge tenders vessels to operate without AIS transmission requirements under Clause 5.4.3 of the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2025.
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Fire seriously damages Resource Recovery Centre
Media ReleasesThe Resource Recovery Centre at Wither Road, Blenheim has been significantly damaged due to a fire in the facility yesterday.
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Watch what you put in your recycling and waste
Media ReleasesWhether it’s antifreeze, asbestos, underwear or underlay – Council can tell you exactly where to put it.
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Mayor welcomes Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme update
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Rail Winston Peters.
