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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.

Be on the rook out – but don’t shoot

Once eradicated in Marlborough, rooks have been spotted a number of times by local farmers and contractors over the past few years.

Marlborough’s grassroots projects awarded funds for nature

Now in its fifth year, the Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao fund has awarded environment grants to 21 projects across Marlborough.

Notification of Weight and Speed Limits on Bridges

Notification of Weight and Speed Limits on Bridges Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974, Regulation 11.

New Council chief executive starts

Marlborough District Council has a new chief executive, John Boswell

Council ratifies 10-year Marlborough Regional Land Transport Plan

Marlborough’s Regional Transport Committee (RTC) has approved the Marlborough Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-2034 which was ratified by full Council today.

Minister sees rivers work at first hand

River protection work was on the agenda when Regional Development Associate Minister Mark Patterson visited Marlborough last week.

Heritage Minister has Edwin Fox history lesson

Mayor Nadine Taylor shared the history of Marlborough’s Edwin Fox with the Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith

Dublin Street on track for opening late August

Work continues in Waitohi Picton with KiwiRail focused on getting the Dublin Street level crossing barrier arms and signals reinstalled, ready for the road to reopen by the end of August.

Heritage Marlborough shines light on Women of the War

The roles of Marlborough women during WWII are being put into the spotlight at a series of events hosted by Heritage Marlborough, Council’s new heritage team.