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Marlborough Local Alcohol Policy 2025

Council releases 2025 River Health Update

Creative Communities Arts Scheme closes Monday

Are you involved in a creative community project and need funding?

Council seeks contractors for Marlborough Sounds’ road maintenance

Marlborough District Council wants to hear from contractors with relevant skills and experience to register their interest in a new road maintenance procurement process for the Marlborough Sounds.

Council biosecurity showcases strong results amid challenges

Council have released its Biosecurity Operational Plan Report 2024–2025, showcasing a year of action, strategic partnerships and community engagement in the fight against invasive species.

Haven’t got your voting papers?

If you haven’t received your voting papers in the post by today, you will need to cast a special vote in this year’s local elections.

Clifford Bay proposal - comment from Mayor Nadine Taylor

The Clifford Bay pitch is a long shot and in my mind a distraction at this point in time.

Nominations open for Youth Civic Award

​Do you know a young Marlborough person who has made a significant contribution to the community through volunteering? If so, consider nominating them for Council’s biennial Youth Civic Awards.

Marlborough’s new Local Alcohol Policy approved

Marlborough’s new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) 2025 heralds some changes for the sale of alcohol, supply and consumption in the region.

Resident satisfaction maintained

Two-thirds (67%) of residents said they are satisfied with Council’s performance in this year’s resident satisfaction survey, an outcome similar to the 68% recorded in 2024 and 66% in 2023.

Spring Creek community meeting on 1 October

A community meeting to discuss the start of flood protection works for Spring Creek is planned for Wednesday 1 October.

Good progress made installing Havelock water treatment plant

​An ultraviolet (UV) water treatment plant is being installed in Havelock this week.

Let’s korero to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - runs from 14 to 20 September.

Let’s get caps and lids sorted

Council is committed to getting Marlborough’s waste sorted and you can help – one plastic cap or metal lid at a time.

Marlborough artists invited to inspire this Waitangi Day

​The Marlborough community is being asked to reflect on what Waitangi Day means to them and use their thoughts to inspire a piece of artwork worthy of public display.

Marlborough Airport welcomes Originair’s new Christchurch route

​Marlborough Airport has welcomed Originair’s announcement today to provide non-stop, return service from Blenheim to Christchurch several times per week.

Help Marlborough top the ShakeOut 2025 leaderboard

In just over a month’s time, Marlborough schools, workplaces and individuals are being urged to get behind New Zealand ShakeOut 2025 to help the region top the national leaderboard.

New advisory group to help guide Destination Marlborough

A new advisory group will ensure Marlborough’s tourism sector retains its “voice” now that the Regional Tourism Organisation sits within the Marlborough District Council.

Mayor welcomes new NZ King Salmon investment

Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has warmly welcomed the decision by New Zealand King Salmon to invest in a new processing site at Cloudy Bay in Blenheim.

It’s time to vote!

​Keep an eye out for your local election voting papers being delivered from today.