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Harbour Notice 29-2026

Mariners are advised that the Tory Channel (Wellington Bay) Wave Rider buoy is currently off station and wave and swell data will not be provided.

Edwin Fox is a gold standard visitor experience

The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum has attained the highest level possible in New Zealand’s official tourism quality assurance programme.

Marlborough biosecurity expert features in national marine pest video

Marlborough District Council Biosecurity Manager Liam Falconer is one of six experts featured in a new national video highlighting a critical tool in New Zealand's fight against invasive marine pests.

Report woolly nightshade to Council

New bird observatory takes flight at Havelock Marina

Building of a new bird observatory on the Havelock Marina mole is set to begin, creating an exciting new community asset for residents and visitors alike.

Marlborough JPs receive long service awards

A ‘remarkable’ group of people has been acknowledged for their time, knowledge and commitment in service to the Marlborough community.

Bringing student art into Blenheim’s town centre

The artistic talent of Marlborough’s young people will be on show in Blenheim from Saturday August 15.

Rain damage closes farm park access

The eastern access to Wither Hills Farm Park, via Cobb Cottage Road, has been temporarily closed.

Words left unsaid inspire talking walls project

Is there something you wish you had said to your younger self or to a loved one?

Council backs Marlborough-Kaikōura Head Start proposal

Marlborough District Councillors today voted unanimously to submit a joint proposal with Kaikōura District Council.

Victoria Domain blooms with natives

Significant improvement work is underway at Picton’s Victoria Domain with Council staff, specialist contractors, community volunteers, and school groups.

Samoan Government delegation visits Marlborough

Councillor Gerald Hope , Chief Executive John Boswell and other council staff met with the Hon Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour in Samoa Fata Ryan Schuster and other officials recently.

Northbank Road repairs nearly complete

Major repairs on a large overslip and river scour on Northbank Road were completed last month.

Recycling Centre progresses

Work is well underway on the rebuild of Marlborough’s Recycling Centre in Wither Road extension, with an expected completion date of 30 September.

Shakespeare Bay Outer Navigation Light Characteristic Amended

Harbour Notice 27-2026

Preparing for Blenheim wastewater pipe relining

A Council project to improve the condition and performance of existing wastewater infrastructure around Blenheim gets underway next week.

Council approves next step in exploring Marlborough-Kaikōura proposal

MDC agreed today to develop a joint Head Start outline proposal document with Kaikōura District Council, to inform its final decision on whether or not to submit it to the Government.

Market Street Revamp rolls into Stage 2

Work on the Market Street Revamp in Blenheim’s town centre is progressing well with Stage 2 set to begin on Monday 10 August.

Sounds communities’ chance to meet roading contractors

Marlborough Roads is running drop-in sessions in August in the Marlborough Sounds for communities to meet their new maintenance contractors.

Investment pays off for recreational water health

Waste and stormwater upgrades in Picton and Waikawa have improved recreational water quality in the area.