All News, Notices and Media Releases
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CCTV inspections help pinpoint issues
NewsCouncil’s CCTV inspections of Blenheim’s wastewater network are progressing well, with crews identifying a significant number of places where stormwater or groundwater is entering the sewer system.
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Bringing Local Stories to Life for Marlborough Kids
NewsCouncil’s Arts, Culture and Heritage team has welcomed a part-time Education Coordinator, tasked with helping Marlborough kids connect to their culture and identity through stories of the region.
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New shade sails at local parks
New shade sails have been installed over the play equipment at Mark Smith Reserve and Awarua Park.
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Commercial Events Fund closes on Monday
NewsRound one of Council’s 2026/2027 Commercial Events Fund closes next Monday 14 September.
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Fiji Marlborough community shows love for Wither Hills
NewsA group of around 20 volunteers from the Fiji Marlborough Community Charitable Trust have rolled up their sleeves this winter to carry out a clean-up at the Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park.
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Ake, Ake, Ake! Keeping te reo Māori alive
NewsTe Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week - gets underway on Monday (14 September) and you’re invited to get involved.
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Regional Tourism Boost benefits Marlborough
Media ReleasesA Government push to attract more international visitors into regional New Zealand and support tourism growth nationwide is a win for Marlborough.
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Nominations close this Friday for the Marlborough Civic Honours Awards
Media ReleasesThere are just a few days left to nominate people who have gone the extra mile in the interests of community service in Marlborough.
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Marlborough Waters board welcomed at mihi whakatau
Marlborough Waters LimitedMedia ReleasesThe Marlborough Waters board was formally welcomed yesterday at a mihi whakatau, marking another important step in the establishment of the new water services organisation.
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Working for Nature grants awarded
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council is pleased to announce the funding allocations for the 2026-2027 Working for Nature / Mahi mō te Taiao Grant Scheme.
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Awatere water main repaired
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesThe water main failure affecting Seddon and rural Awatere has been repaired. The issue was caused by a single failure of the water main on Marama Road near Seddon.
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Leak identified but more work needed restore Awatere network
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesA leak was identified earlier this afternoon in the 225mm water main about two kilometres south west of Seddon on Marama Road.
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Water trucked into Awatere to maintain drinking water supply
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesWater is being trucked into the Awatere area to replenish both the rural Awatere water storage tanks and the Seddon water supply tank .
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Commercial Events Fund open now
NewsRound one of Council’s 2026/2027 Commercial Events Fund is now open for applications.
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New pavilion takes shape
NewsExcellent progress is being made on the new pavilion at A&P Park with the main structure substantially finished and internal wall framing nearing completion.
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Youth Council reflects Marlborough’s diversity
NewsThe 2026 Marlborough Youth Council (pictured) have been sworn in at a ceremony in Council Chambers.
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Environment awards to launch
NewsMarlborough adventure racer Sophie Hart headlines the 2026/27 Port Marlborough - Marlborough Environment Awards launch next month.
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Awatere water leak: Storage tanks replenished, Seddon boil notice
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesWater is being trucked into the Awatere area to replenish both the rural Awatere water storage tanks and the Seddon water supply tank while crews continue working to locate and repair the major leak.
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Awatere water leak update - residents urged to conserve water
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesResidents supplied by the Awatere water network are being urged to conserve water immediately as Council crews continue working to locate a major leak affecting the network.
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Major leak on Awatere rural water main
Awatere Water SupplyMedia ReleasesCouncil engineers are working to pinpoint and fix a major leak in the Awatere water main which supplies the town of Seddon and surrounding area.
