All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Have your say on Marlborough’s Local Water Done Well
Local Water Done WellMarlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesThe public’s views on Council’s preferred option for the future of water services in Marlborough are being sought from today.
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QEII winner announced
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesEleven-year-old Felix Huang is this year’s winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Music Award
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Next Café Create coming up
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThere is still time to register for Café Create, a new bi-monthly breakfast get together to celebrate Marlborough’s unique blend of creativity and community.
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Council surveys Sounds’ seafloor
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe NIWA research vessel Ikatere has been surveying Te Hoiere/Pelorus Sound to help the Council better understand its seafloor biodiversity.
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Annual report shows a year of recovery and achievement
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMDC has published its annual report for the 2023/24 financial year, highlighting major progress across key projects which strengthened the region’s infrastructure and resilience.
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Proposed Building Act Fees consultation opens today
Media ReleasesCouncil invites public submissions on proposed Building Act Fees to be charged by Building Control from 1 July 2025.
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Local alcohol policy opens for consultation
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough’s alcohol sales, supply and consumption will come under scrutiny during the implementation of the area’s Local Alcohol Policy (LAP).
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Kevin Judd named Marlborough’s newest living cultural treasure
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesPioneering Marlborough photographer and winemaker Kevin Judd is a Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure
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Chlorination moves a step closer
Marlborough MattersNewsA contract has been awarded for the upgrade of Blenheim’s water treatment plants to enable chlorination disinfection.
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Proposed Temporary Road Closure - 18 to 20 April 2025
Public NoticesFrom 18 April to 20 April 2025 the following portion of road will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic for the Yealands Wines Classic Fighters Airshow 2025
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Marlborough Mayor welcomes future ferries announcement
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMayor Nadine Taylor says Marlborough is ready to work at pace with Government to support the requirements of new ferries announced today by Minister for Rail Winston Peters.
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Marlborough Airport temporary car park closure from 1 April
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe last stage of construction begins next week for Marlborough Airport’s largest maintenance project, which includes re-paving the short-term car park near the terminal.
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Celebrating Our People, Our Past this May
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAn upcoming Marlborough Heritage Festival promises a four-day celebration of the people, places, and stories that have shaped our region.
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Wither Hills Farm Park to reopen midday Thursday
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesAutumn’s arrival along with some rain and cooler temperatures mean the Wither Hills Farm Park will open from midday tomorrow (Thursday 20 March).
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Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grants open in April
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe 2025/26 Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme opens for online applications on Tuesday, 1 April.
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Benjamas Srihorn
Alcohol LicensingPublic NoticesPublic notice for the renewal of conditions of a Special Licence in respect of the premises situated at 51 Scott Street, Blenheim, Marlborough District known as Marlborough Public House.
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Safer boating workshops
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Nautical and Coastal Team, with funding from Maritime New Zealand, is providing a final Safer Boating Workshop in Picton on 13 April.
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Bus fares to increase from 1 July
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesFares on Marlborough’s publicly funded buses will rise this July for the first time since the service started twenty years ago.
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Marlborough Vineyard Trail officially opened
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA bike trail taking in some of Marlborough’s most popular wineries, cellar doors and spectacular scenery, is up and running.
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Draft Waste Management & Minimisation Bylaw opens for public feedback
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesConsultation is now open on a proposed waste bylaw for Marlborough.
