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Precautionary evacuation advised for Spring Creek tomorrow morning

​An Orange Heavy Rain Warning was issued by MetService New Zealand earlier today for Marlborough, running from 9am Thursday 26 June to 6pm Friday 27 June.

New environment plan approved

Council approved the recommendation of its Environment and Planning Committee to adopt most of the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan

Heavy Rain Watch issued for Marlborough tomorrow and Friday

A Heavy Rain Watch issued by MetService New Zealand remains in place for 33 hours from 9am Thursday 26 June to 6pm Friday 27 June.

Remember - only rain down the drain

​Council is actively working to protect our region's waterways through a new educational campaign focusing on the environmental impacts of concrete and acid wash.

Marlborough students investigate Taylor River health

​Students from four Marlborough schools rolled up their sleeves and trousers to take part in a hands-on freshwater education project in the Taylor River earlier this term.

Keeping Mediterranean fanworm out

​Marlborough remains relatively free of Mediterranean fanworm, despite the invasive marine pest being found here.

Thanks a million Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

​For the past 14 years the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough has empowered thousands of young people through its Kiwi Can, Stars and Career Navigator programmes.

Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan 9 July 2025 – Operative in Part

MDC gives public notice, pursuant to clause 20, Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, that the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (PMEP) will become ‘operative in part’ on 9 July 2025.

Showcasing the workplace of tomorrow

​The sixth annual Future of Work conference for Marlborough’s youth was a great success.

School holiday library activities

​Don’t worry about how to keep the children amused during the school holidays – there’s plenty happening at Marlborough District Libraries.

Proposed road stopping, 100 High Street Picton

A Big Day Out in the Sounds

Twenty-one senior New Zealand travel trade journeyed to the Marlborough Sounds recently to talk tourism with Marlborough operators.

Wheelie bins one year on

Wheelie bins have been used in Marlborough for almost 12 months and most people are ‘getting it sorted’.

Rates rebate scheme eligibility changes coming

The rates rebate scheme provides a rebate for low-income earners who are paying rates for the home they are living in.

Marlborough District Council services on Matariki - Friday 20 June

Council’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm Thursday 19 June and reopen on Monday 23 June at 8.30am. If you have an urgent issue during this time, please phone 03 520 7400.

200,000 plants in the ground and growing

Small it may have been but the 200,000th plant placed in the ground near Havelock in Marlborough recently as part of Te Hoiere Project had a huge significance for all involved.

Sounds recovery work tracking well

Work on repairing Marlborough roads damaged in the 2021 and 2022 storms is on target and coming in under budget.

Guide to Matariki events in Marlborough

Council’s event programme showcasing the celebration of Matariki in Marlborough is out now.

Marlborough Environment Plan reaches milestone

In a milestone for the management of natural and physical resources in Marlborough, Council has approved most of the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan .

Council purchases strategic CBD site

A site on High Street next to the Marlborough Library and Art Gallery at Te Kahu o Waipuna has been purchased by Marlborough District Council.