All News, Notices and Media Releases

Remote/virtual building inspections way of the future

​Fifteen per cent of Council’s building inspections are currently completed virtually using an app, saving time and money, and that figure is set to grow.

Making of Regional Pest Management Plan 2024

Pursuant to section 77 of the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Marlborough District Council give public notice of an amendment to the Regional Pest Management Plan 2018 (the Plan).

Spring has sprung in Marlborough’s premier parks

It’s a wonderful time to be out and about in Marlborough.

Harbourmaster Direction withdrawn for Tory Channel/Kura Te Au

​Following collaborative discussions with Maritime New Zealand, the Marlborough Harbourmaster has decided to lift the Harbourmaster’s Direction for Tory Channel/Kura Te Au.

Get on board the Saturday bus

A Council promotion in partnership with Marlborough Roads to encourage the community to ‘get on board’ the new Saturday bus service between Blenheim and Picton is underway.

Share it about – park further out

Parking zones and tariffs in central Blenheim change on 1 October, encouraging commuters to park on the fringes to distribute parking more evenly across the CBD.

NZ Transport Agency funding confirmed for Sounds road repairs

Marlborough can “accelerate” its road to recovery with the announcement that NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will fund the repair stage of the Phase Three of the Sounds recovery roading programme.

The Log o' Wood returns to Marlborough

Fifty-one years on from its last visit the Log o’ Wood is returning to Marlborough.

Council and Chamber join forces to support standalone NMIT

Council and Marlborough Chamber of Commerce are working together to encourage key local businesses to submit their views to the Government’s consultation on Vocational Education and Training Reforms.

New Government parking penalties apply from 1 October

Council has been tasked by Central Government with implementing new infringement fees announced earlier this week.

National gravel bed river project’s final findings due out

The results of a four-year Gravel Bed Rivers (GBR) National Research Project will be presented in Blenheim on 10 September.

Extraordinary Meeting of Council – Marlborough Māori Ward

Northbank Road closed tomorrow

Northbank Road is currently reduced to one lane following a rockfall earlier today, approximately 2km from the start of the road.

Enduring environmental gains from Jobs for Nature funding

Environmental runs on the board will endure despite the funding for the Jobs for Nature Restoring and Protecting Flora Project coming to an end.

Only rain goes down the drain - let’s keep our waterways clean

Marlborough residents are being reminded that ‘only rain goes down the drain’ following a series of pollution events in a Springlands waterway.

Calling all artists – it’s Chorus cabinet time

A brightly coloured artwork that transformed a grey telecommunications cabinet in Old Renwick Road was a family project that spanned the generations.

Marlborough flies high at airline’s mayoral forum

Mayor Nadine Taylor flew Marlborough’s flag at the Air New Zealand Mayoral Forum held in Auckland recently.

Korean delegation visits Marlborough

A delegation from South Korea was in Marlborough recently as part of a regional tour.

Blenheim Sewage Treatment Plant

Please be advised that occasionally a green colour may be observed from the discharge at the Blenheim Sewage Treatment Plant.

Marlborough’s swimming spots in good shape

Water quality at Marlborough coastal and river sites is generally good according to Council’s latest Recreational Water Quality update.