All News, Notices and Media Releases
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New purpose for Market Street pavers
Media ReleasesIf you fancy featuring a piece of Blenheim’s history in your next home DIY project, the Dump Shop has the perfect deal for you!
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Board appointed to lead Marlborough's new water services organisation
Marlborough Waters LimitedMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council has appointed the inaugural board of Marlborough Waters Limited.
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Marlborough Libraries go fine free
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Infrastructure and Community Facilities Committee has decided to remove overdue fees on adult literacy resources.
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Consultation opens on review of East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council is seeking public feedback on whether the East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw 2023 should be reviewed.
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Survey reminder: Marlborough 2055 - Marlborough District Council
Media ReleasesEarly public engagement for Council’s next Long Term Plan 2027-2037 has been underway since mid-June with public meetings and an online community priorities survey, which closes on 31 July.
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Slower speeds around schools to keep Marlborough kids safe
Media ReleasesDrivers will soon see new 30km/h variable speed limits outside schools across Marlborough, following approval at Council’s Strategy and Community Partnerships Committee meeting last week.
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Marlborough bus fares increase
Media ReleasesIt now costs 10 cents more for both adults and children to use the buses in Blenheim, 30 cents more for adults using the Picton bus and 10 cents more for children.
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Survey seeks feedback on Marlborough-Kaikōura amalgamation proposal
Simplifying local govermentMedia ReleasesMDC is asking residents and ratepayers to take part in a survey as councillors consider whether to work with Kaikōura District Council on a proposal to create a unitary council.
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Dog registrations due by end of July to avoid penalties
NewsThe dog registration year runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 so now’s the time to register your dogs.
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New to Marlborough? Here’s everything you need to know
NewsIf you’re a newcomer to our region and wondering how to find out about your local community and its facilities, check out the Welcome to Marlborough guide.
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Marlborough earns chocolate fish for smarter traffic management
NewsMarlborough is one several councils named by Minister of Transport Chris Bishop as leading the charge to reduce road cone use.
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Bringing kiwi back to Arapaoa Island, one trap at a time
NewsAcross the expanse of Arapaoa Island, a small team is working hard to eradicate stoats with a plan to bring back kiwi.
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Council readying for bird flu
Media ReleasesCouncil is working closely with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to prepare should bird flu arrive in the country.
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Resident access restored in Tyntesfield Road, Waihopai Valley
July 2026 Weather EventMedia ReleasesTemporary vehicle access was successfully restored on Tyntesfield Road in the Waihopai Valley on Friday evening, allowing access by 4WD for an estimated 40 residents, from this morning.
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Town centre refresh brings new planting and tree changes
Media ReleasesWork has started on the revitalisation of Blenheim’s town centre.
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Red Rain Warning - Update 4 - Marlborough response shifts to recovery
July 2026 Weather EventMedia ReleasesMarlborough Emergency Management is now entering the recovery phase, following the response to the heavy rain experienced across the region over the last three days.
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Red Rain Warning for South Marlborough – Update 3
July 2026 Weather EventMedia ReleasesIncident Controller Chris Faulls said road conditions had deteriorated today and residents should avoid travel wherever possible.
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MetService Red Rain Warning for South Marlborough – Update 2
July 2026 Weather EventMedia ReleasesMarlborough Emergency Management is activated and continuing to monitor the potential impacts of the Heavy Rain Warning - Red for the southern part of Marlborough.
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Rare MetService Red Rain Warning for South Marlborough – Update 1
July 2026 Weather EventMedia ReleasesMarlborough Emergency Management has been activated as a precaution to monitor and prepare ahead of a Heavy Rain Warning – Red for parts of Marlborough’s southern boundary.
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Council services on Matariki – Friday 10 July
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm Thursday 9 July and reopen on Monday 13 July at 8.30am due to the Matariki holiday on Friday 10 July.
