Media Releases
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Marlborough roads recovery – 28 October update
A perfect storm comprising Covid, the July weather event and the short-term closure of the Queen Charlotte Track have combined to impact Marlborough’s economy.
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Mayor comments on Three Waters reform announcement
“My reaction is one of great disappointment at the Government’s decision to make the Three Waters reform mandatory" says Mayor Leggett.
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Mayoral comment on Covid-19 case in Blenheim
Mayor John Leggett said he was disappointed to hear the news of a confirmed Covid-19 case in Blenheim this morning.
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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirms funding
Marlborough’s recovery from the July storm event has had a boost with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirming today it will fund 95 percent of the costs of the initial response phase.
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Resident satisfaction maintained despite challenging year
Marlborough District Council has again received a high resident satisfaction score, with 68% of residents saying they are satisfied with the Council’s services.
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Marlborough roads recovery – 21 October update
A navigator is a person who navigates – and that is exactly what Charlotte Wood will be doing as she assumes the role of July Storm Recovery Navigator for the Marlborough District Council this week.
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Local recovery transition period extended in Marlborough
Marlborough’s mayor John Leggett today extended the local transition period from the region’s recent state of emergency caused by the 17 July storm for a further 28 days.
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Check your boat’s clean before you set sail
Boaties getting ready to head out this Labour Weekend or over summer are encouraged to make sure they’re not carrying marine pests with them when they set sail.
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Calculating the cost of waste
Marlburians might be surprised at the amount of money they spend each year on recycling and waste disposal.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 14 October Update
A multi-agency collaboration has resulted in more gumboots hitting the ground this week to help affected landowners as Marlborough’s road to recovery continues.
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Representation review - last call for submissions
Public submissions on the review of Council representation arrangements for the local elections in 2022 and 2025 close at 5.00 pm on Friday 22 October.
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Subsidy for Sounds’ water taxis
We will subsidise water taxi services for residents, workers and visitors from Havelock out to the Kenepuru Sound, as part of its July storm recovery support programme.
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Marlborough’s Older Persons Forum a model for New Zealand
Minister for Seniors Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall congratulated the region on its coordinated approach to the issues facing the elderly when she visited Marlborough yesterday.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 7 October Update
Minister of Emergency Management Hon Kiri Allan was in Marlborough yesterday to see some of the recovery work underway along Queen Charlotte Drive and on the Wairau Plain.
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Government funds $7.5 million towards Te Hoiere/Pelorus Project
Conservation Minister Hon Kiritapu Allan has announced a $7.5 million boost for the Te Hoiere/Pelorus Catchment Restoration Project, in Marlborough.
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Marlborough’s Olympic gold medallist traded rugby for rowing
For someone who took up rowing to help his rugby, Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist Tom Murray has sure gone to some extraordinary lengths in the process.
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Wairau Diversion campsite partially reopens
The Wairau Diversion Reserve at Neal Road, Marshlands, near Blenheim, is partially open again for responsible camping, fishing and whitebaiting from tomorrow, 5 October.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 1 October Update
It’s a long road to recovery in Marlborough but the Queen Charlotte Track has just reached the final distance marker.
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Clock counts down on Sports Hub completion
Councillors have been taken on a tour of the new Lansdowne Park Sports Hub as the project nears completion.
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Improved security to reduce carpark vandalism
New security measures have been approved by Council’s Assets and Services Committee in a bid to combat recurring vandalism of the Alfred Street carpark building.
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Alfred St carpark building changing to Pay by Plate
Waiting for a paper ticket and the barrier arm to lift in the Alfred Street carpark building will soon be a thing of the past when the 10 year old parking system moves to Pay by Plate in November.
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Marlborough Community Awards final call
Now’s your final chance to nominate a deserving group for the 2021 Community Awards, before nominations close this Friday 1 October.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 28 September Update
Marlborough Sounds’ residents now have more time to obtain ‘resident’ or ‘essential’ passes for the Kenepuru Road.
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Free bus travel to vaccine appointments
Marlborough District Council, with the support of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, is offering free public transport for Marlborough residents to attend Covid-19 vaccine appointments.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 24 September Update
Marlborough Sounds’ residents affected by the damage to the Kenepuru Road today heard details of the recovery roadworks plan for their area.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – Marlborough does the mahi
The mahi is going to continue for some time but Marlborough is up for it.
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Community responds to draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
One hundred and ninety people had their say on the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw, with the submission period now closed.
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Local recovery transition period extended in Marlborough
Marlborough’s Mayor John Leggett today extended the local transition period from the region’s recent state of emergency caused by the 17 July storm for a further 28 days for several rural areas.
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REMINDER: Three Waters information webinar tonight
Members of the public are invited to attend an online presentation by Mayor John Leggett and Chief Executive Mark Wheeler this evening, Wednesday 22 September.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 17 September Update
Public access, with some restrictions, along the length of Queen Charlotte Drive is just around the corner.
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A Blenheim bus with no name . . .
The Council is still on the lookout for a new sponsor for the Blenheim bus service.
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Three Waters information webinar next Wednesday
Members of the public are invited to attend an online presentation by Mayor John Leggett and Council Chief Executive Mark Wheeler on Wednesday 22 September.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 14 September Update
The road to recovery in Marlborough also includes a long walk or two.
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Improved freshwater in at-risk catchments in Marlborough a step closer
Catchment Condition Surveys are now largely complete in Marlborough meaning improved freshwater quality in several catchments is another step closer.
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Three Waters report and recommendations go to Council
An in-depth report examining the Government’s Three Waters reform proposals and what they mean for Marlborough has been tabled for consideration at the full Council meeting next Thursday 16 September.
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Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – 10 September
For the first time since Marlborough’s July 17 storm, stock truck and trailers have been able to navigate the flood-damaged Awatere Valley Road south of Blenheim.
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Representation review open for consultation
Marlborough District Council’s review of its representation arrangements for the local elections in 2022 and 2025 is now open for public consultation.
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Community Grants and Creative Communities open for applications
Are you part of a not-for-profit community group or involved in arts or cultural activities that benefit the people of Marlborough?
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Marlborough's Road to Recovery - 7 September 2021
The July 17 weather event has created complex challenges for some businesses in Marlborough.
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Council services at Alert Level 2
The change to Alert Level 2 means a number of Council facilities will reopen but there will still be some restrictions at our libraries and customer services centres.