All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Harbourmaster General Direction 19 November 2025
Harbour NoticesPublic NoticesThis direction sets a number of control measures that are applicable across the region, or a specific area or operation.
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Removal of Grove Arm waste bin recommended
Media ReleasesA temporary free-to-use waste bin at the Grove Arm on Queen Charlotte Drive will be removed and operating hours at the Havelock Transfer Station adjusted to service any increased demand.
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Hazardous Waste Centre can accept recalled coloured sand
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Hazardous Waste Centre (HWC) at Wither Road in Blenheim can assist with the disposal of recalled coloured sand under strict conditions.
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Chilean Needle Grass: a growing threat during seeding season
Media ReleasesAs seeding season begins, Marlborough District Council is urging landowners and the public to stay vigilant against Chilean Needle Grass (CNG)—a highly invasive pest plant.
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New Navigation Bylaw now in place
Media ReleasesCouncil’s new Navigation Bylaw, which sets out rules and requirements to ensure safe navigation within Marlborough’s waterways, is now in place.
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Public notice of amendment to Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2022
Public NoticesNewsAt the Council meeting on 7 August a recommendation to amend the bylaw to enable the management of Lake Elterwater freedom camping site was carried.
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Taylor River Bridge night works
Media ReleasesWork starts on Sunday night on the replacement of a water main pipe across the SH1 Taylor River bridge.
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Have your say on the Annual Plan 2026-27
Public NoticesMedia 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.
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Northbank Road opens to two lanes
June-July 2025 Weather EventsNewsMedia ReleasesWith Marlborough Anniversary Day just around the corner, Northbank Road at the 2km mark has opened to two-lane traffic after months of recovery work.
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University students share vision for Nelson Square
Media ReleasesA variety of concepts for the reimagining of Nelson Square are on display in Waitohi Picton.
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Mayor and councillors sworn in, committee memberships confirmed
Elections 2025Media 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
Media 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
Media 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
Media 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
Media 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
Media 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
Media ReleasesGusts of over 140 km/h have been recorded in parts of Marlborough.
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Delay travel today
Media ReleasesThe message is clear – delay your travel today.
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Metservice upgrades Strong Wind Warning to Red
Media 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.
