Media Releases
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Marlborough district is waterlogged
While the sun is shining today Marlborough is waterlogged, with soils holding more water than is usual for this time of year, making ponding and surface flooding slow to disappear.
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Taylor River sewage leak identified
Marlborough District Council staff have identified what they think is the main source of sewage contaminating the Taylor river by Riverside Park.
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Litter survey results: could do better, let’s ‘bin it together’
How tidy our district is depends on the behaviour of people living here as well as the level of services provided.
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Blenheim water supply bores given another all clear
Marlborough District Council is pleased the latest test results show there is no PFAS in Blenheim’s town water supply bores.
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Bayleys gets on board the Blenheim bus
Marlborough District Council has agreed an extended sponsorship deal with Bayleys Marlborough Ltd., renewing its support for the Blenheim bus service.
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Go plastic-free this July
How much single-use plastic do you think you could reduce from your everyday purchasing?
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2019 Black Hawk National Dog Show comes to Marlborough
Dogs New Zealand is delighted to announce that the 2019 Black Hawk National Dog Show will be held in Blenheim.
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Change of intersection priorities along Beaver Road
As part of the Eltham-Beaver Road cycle link project, there is a change of intersection priority from tomorrow along Beaver Road.
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Marlborough Mayor visits China’s wine region
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett is travelling to China today, leading a small delegation of business and education representatives to its major wine region, Ningxia.
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Urban development report helps prepare for future growth
In a first for Marlborough, the Council has released its National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity quarterly monitoring report.
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Council reduces rates impact with Long Term Plan decisions
Council received 305 written submissions and heard 30 hours of verbal presentations from over 100 members of the community as part of the Long Term Plan discussions.
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Myrtle rust discovered in Havelock
Plants infected with myrtle rust have been found in Havelock and Renwick, Marlborough.
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AA Rating for Council's Financial Management
Marlborough District Council’s strong financial management has been confirmed by rating agency S&P Global Ratings.
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Peak performance by Marlborough economy
Marlborough’s economy has been building at the fastest pace experienced in more than a decade.
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Antenno is a finalist in the IDC 2018 Smart City awards
We need your vote! Marlborough District Council has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in IDC’s 2018 Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA) in the ‘Civic Engagement’ category.
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New tests confirm Blenheim’s water remains safe to drink
Marlborough District Council is pleased test results show there is no PFAS in Blenheim’s town water supply bores.
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Funding welcomed for Ōpaoa bridge, Blenheim
Marlborough District Council Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan has welcomed the news that the new Ōpaoa bridge has got the green light to go ahead.
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Civic Award for elderly advocate
A Civic Honour has been awarded to recognise a Blenheim woman who has devoted herself to community advocacy, working particularly for the vulnerable and the elderly.
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Alpine Fault Project Releases Video Series to Mark Major Milestone
Project Alpine Fault 8 has released a series of short videos to mark the end of the first two years of its work.
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Forestry management company prosecuted
American-owned forestry management company, Merrill and Ring, has been fined $39,000 and ordered to pay $20,000 in reparations.
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Keep it clean Marlborough - maintain our recycling reputation
Keep your recycling clean and rubbish free – that’s the message for Marlborough residents.
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Almost 300 submissions received on Long Term Plan
Marlborough District Council received nearly 300 submissions on its 2018-28 Long Term Plan Consultation Document, ‘Investing in Marlborough’.
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Tell us what you really think
The consultation process for Council’s 2018-28 Long Term Plan Consultation closes at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 15 May 2018
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Marlborough District Council welcomes boaties’ sentencing
Marlborough District Council’s Harbour Master has welcomed the prosecution of the owner of a launch, and another man who was on board with him at the time of a serious incident.
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Education Minister considering options for Marlborough Colleges
Mayor John Leggett hosted Education Minister Chris Hipkins on his visit to Blenheim this afternoon where he was taken on a tour of Marlborough Boys' and Marlborough Girl's Colleges.
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QEII Music Fund Award 2018
This year’s Queen Elizabeth II Music Award will be shared by Blenheim teenagers Peata Panaho and Steven Simpson.
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Tests show Blenheim water safe to drink
Marlborough District Council is pleased test results show there is no PFAS in Blenheim’s town water supply bores, with one exception.
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ANZAC Day 2018
Large crowds are expected again at the district’s ANZAC Day services next week, marking the closing year of World War One.
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Colleges review 'disappointing'
Mayor John Leggett says he was disappointed to hear that the co-location of Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ colleges has been put on hold by the Ministry of Education.
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Long Term Plan proposal adopted - have your say
Marlborough District Council has adopted the Consultation Document relating to its 2018-28 Long Term Plan, ‘Investing in Marlborough’.
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Bus service survey – we want your feedback
Would you take the bus if there was a commuter service? Would you use the bus instead of driving or taxiing to the airport? Or would you use a different bus route from what’s currently available?
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Marlborough dines out on Wellington flight change
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed Air New Zealand’s decision to shift one of its weekday Wellington morning flights to Blenheim to the middle of the day.
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MBIE determination on automatic pool safety covers
Marlborough District Council has received MBIE’s determination on automatic pool safety covers and has accepted the Ministry’s findings.
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Wither Hills reservoir gets revamp
The Wither Hills reservoir will get a makeover during the next six months to seismically strengthen and upgrade the 1970s structure.
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Council has reserves to meet emergencies
Marlborough residents can be assured that Council has structured its reserve funds in a way that will ensure it is in a strong position to meet future emergencies.
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Waitohi Domain Truck Park given the green light
A truck parking facility on Picton’s Waitohi Doman has been given the green light with construction set to begin on Monday 12 March.
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Budgets for the decade ahead
Mayor John Leggett says his Council’s planning for the next decade must address the priorities of environment, district infrastructure and economic development.
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Bus service extends to include lunchtime run
Blenheim’s daily bus service is expanding with buses set to operate through the lunchtime period from 1 March 2018.
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Cyclone Gita Update 10.00 am 21 February 2018
Marlborough’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Blenheim is continuing to monitor cyclone Gita’s impacts. Overall, the region has come through relatively well.
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Cyclone Gita Update 5.00 pm 20 February 2018
There is local road flooding in some parts of the region. People should restrict their travel today if possible.