All News, Notices and Media Releases
-
Council votes to establish new water services organisation
Local Water Done WellMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Councillors today approved the establishment of a new water services organisation (WSO) to deliver drinking, wastewater and stormwater services to the people of Marlborough.
-
Marlborough region transitions to recovery
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has given notice that Marlborough will begin a local transition period due to the district-wide impacts from severe weather in the region over the past week.
-
Northbank Road access times confirmed
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesNorthbank and Onamulutu residents can use a temporary bypass to get around the slip on Northbank Road at the following times only:
-
Candidate nominations open today
Elections 2025Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesNominations open today for candidates who wish to stand for Marlborough District Council in this year’s local government elections.
-
Change to Marlborough Library opening hours
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Library at Te Kahu o Waipuna in Blenheim will change its opening hours
-
Weather watch continues but rainfall lower than expected
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesWith rainfall lower than forecast, the Marlborough region appears to have escaped any major storm related impacts today, which was great news for the sodden region.
-
Avoid all non-essential travel today
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesPeople are advised to avoid all non-essential travel today as rain hits the Marlborough region.
-
Prepare for heavy rainfall across Marlborough today
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesWith a Heavy Rain Warning in place and an already saturated region, Marlborough residents are urged to prepare for heavy rain today with potential impacts for some communities.
-
Expect surface flooding tomorrow
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMedia ReleasesBlenheim residents are warned to expect surface flooding on properties with tomorrow’s predicted rainfall and urged to prepare.
-
Work begins on Picton’s London Quay next week
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA project to revitalise Picton’s much-loved waterfront strip, London Quay, will begin on Monday 7 July.
-
Northbank Road open to light vehicles, closed tonight and tomorrow
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMedia ReleasesNorthbank Road open today to light vehicles (no trucks).The road will be closed from 6pm tonight until it is deemed safe to reopen, possibly on Friday.
-
Northbank Road slip shows region still vulnerable
June-July 2025 Weather EventsNewsMedia ReleasesA large slip on Northbank Road, north of Blenheim, is evidence Marlborough’s roads and communities are still vulnerable after the recent weather event.
-
Large slip closes part of Northbank Road
June-July 2025 Weather EventsNewsMedia ReleasesA large slip on Northbank Road has closed a section of the road affecting access for residents.
-
Mayor welcomes ferries agreement
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the agreement reached between Ferry Holdings, Port Marlborough, CentrePort and KiwiRail on the new ferries’ infrastructure scope.
-
Have your say on the future of Picton’s Powerhouse Reserve
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Trust responsible for a unique collection of buildings in Picton is keen for the community to have a say on its future.
-
Council adopts annual plan budget
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Councillors adopted the Council’s annual plan budget for 2025/26 today, with an average rates increase of 8.61%.
-
Mayor thanks emergency responders
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe Marlborough Emergency Management response is winding down and transitioning to a recovery phase.
-
Residents urged to use toilets with caution
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesBlenheim’s sewerage system is struggling to cope with the level of rainfall and residents are asked to flush toilets only when necessary.
-
Teams working to get Wairau Valley access reinstated
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThere has been significant damage to SH63 in the Bankhouse area, west of the Waihopai Bridge and Renwick, due to the heavy rain.
-
Stop bank system shows its resilience
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough’s stop bank network held up very well during the heavy persistent rain of recent days.
