All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Blenheim pipe flushing for chlorination preparation begins
Public NoticesMedia ReleasesWith chlorination of Blenheim’s water supply due to start by late October, work begins today to prepare the town’s water mains.
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Marlborough wins Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027
Media ReleasesMarlborough is delighted to once again host the Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 Conference in February 2027.
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Marlborough election candidate videos now live
Elections 2025Media ReleasesMost candidates in this year’s local elections have participated in video interviews, which are now available to view on Council’s website.
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Keeping an eye on river quality
NewsCouncil has installed sensors at strategic sites in the Te Hoiere/Pelorus River catchment to allow continuous monitoring of turbidity.
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Unauthorised drone use endangers everyone
Media ReleasesAs drones have become more popular, so have near misses with aircraft in New Zealand.
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Mayor welcomes Government support for regional airlines
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the Government’s announcement today to provide $30 million in concessionary loans to regional airlines.
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Road map for Marlborough’s regional public transport network
Media ReleasesSubmissions are now open on the Draft Marlborough Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) 2024-2034.
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Grovetown playground project to go ahead
Media ReleasesA long anticipated playground and reserve development in Grovetown is finally moving forward with plans approved for an 800m site on Vickerman Street.
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Green waste collection to reopen Friday
Media ReleasesThe urgent repairs being carried out at Council’s green waste facility are due to be finished tomorrow and the site fully operational Friday morning.
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Port Underwood Road to re-open
Media ReleasesMarlborough Roads response works following the June and July weather events will turn a corner this week as Port Underwood Road re-opens.
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Preserving the Edwin Fox’s future
NewsMedia ReleasesA group of experts visited the globally significant Edwin Fox last week to begin advisory work on the vessel’s future preservation needs.
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Warning after rubbish truck fire
Media ReleasesQuick thinking from a driver and a prompt response from Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade (FENZ) meant a fire in a rubbish truck yesterday was caught early.
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London Quay businesses open as revamp hits halfway - MDC
Media ReleasesAs work on the London Quay upgrade in Picton marks the halfway point, the doors of businesses along Picton’s much loved waterfront strip are very much open for customers.
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Additional Wilding Conifers funding for Molesworth welcome
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council says $1 million recently provided by the government’s International Visitor Levy is a significant boost to the Molesworth programme to control Wilding Conifers.
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Northbank and Onamalutu roading recovery update
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMedia ReleasesA new 30-minute access window from 12pm to 12.30pm Monday to Saturday will start this Thursday 21 August for all vehicles on Northbank Road.
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Embrace Marlborough’s newcomers this Welcoming Week
Media ReleasesA wide range of events celebrating Marlborough’s diversity is the feature of Welcoming Week from 5 to 14 September.
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Greenwaste collection closed 18 August to 31 August
Media ReleasesResidential customers are requested to hold on to their greenwaste for the next two weeks while urgent repairs are carried out at the Blenheim Transfer Station.
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NZTA confirms funding assistance for Marlborough road repairs
Media ReleasesNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has confirmed an enhanced Funding Assistance Rate (FAR) for emergency works repairs to roads in Marlborough damaged due to the June/July weather events.
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Council adopts Water Services Delivery Plan
Local Water Done WellMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council adopted its Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) at its meeting on 7 August.
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Marlborough District Council Election Public Notice
Elections 2025Public NoticesMarlborough District Council Further Notice of Election and Poll and Declaration of Elected Candidates.
