Media Releases
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Awatere Community Memorial Hall gets revamp
Seddon’s Awatere Community Memorial Hall is set for a revamp so it can once again become a multi-use community hub, fit-for-purpose and available for all community groups.
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Playground triple dip win for Marlborough
Three new playgrounds are under construction, reflecting the Council’s commitment to improved facilities for children
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Marlborough Volunteer Community Awards – nominations wanted!
The new Marlborough Volunteer Community Awards are a partnership between Volunteer Marlborough and Marlborough District Council.
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Mayor welcomes LiDAR mapping funding
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has warmly welcomed the announcement by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and the Provincial Development Unit on LiDAR mapping funding.
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Speed limit bylaw review for Marlborough
Council will undertake a review of speed limits on local roads across the region in a two-stage process in 2019 and 2020, through its local roads asset management agency Marlborough Roads.
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Future of Work conference - register now
This free one day conference will showcase what the workplace of tomorrow looks like for Marlborough’s young people, to inspire them to become part of the region’s future.
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Pest passenger a wakeup call for boaties
Council’s Biosecurity Team, working with Marlborough Marinas, recently responded to the worst case of Mediterranean fanworm seen to date on a vessel in Marlborough.
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Green space proposed for Andrew Place
This is a great opportunity to develop the space vacated by the units into a community area that can be used by all residents.
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Mayor attends launch of new Community Driver Mentoring Programme
Mayor John Leggett will attend the launch of a new community driver mentoring programme that’s designed to improve safety on our roads.
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Forestry company failures result in prosecution
Forestry management company, Laurie Forestry Services Limited, has been convicted and fined $71,000 after their actions and practices led to significant sediment pollution in South East Bay.
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Last call for Annual Plan submissions
"There is less than a week until submissions close on the Council’s 2019-20 Annual Plan,” says Marlborough Mayor John Leggett
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Pay by Plate parking comes to town
It’s a case of out with the old, in with the new, as Blenheim’s CBD prepares to move to new Pay by Plate parking meters.
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Council welcomes funding for Smart Services
Government funding for the Marlborough District Council’s Smart Services project has been welcomed by Mayor John Leggett.
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Innovative Intergenerational Regional Strategy Announced for Te Tauihu
The Government has announced support for the development of a new intergenerational Regional Growth Strategy for Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman.
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Anzac Day 2019
Large crowds are expected at the district’s Anzac Day services next week.
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Council flicks switch on solar power scheme
Marlborough ratepayers wanting to switch to solar power can now call on Council for assistance.
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Blenheim pipe repairs roll on
Repair work to Blenheim’s underground pipes is progressing with the second stage set to begin.
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Marlborough speaks as one on education reforms
‘Marlborough Inc.’ has presented a single submission to the Government on its consultation on the proposed reform of vocational education
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Have Your Say - Annual Plan adopted for consultation
Submissions open tomorrow on Council’s 2019-20 Annual Plan.
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Blenheim’s ASB Theatre to host National Remembrance Service
The National Remembrance Service for victims of the Christchurch terrorism attacks, to be held this Friday.
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Years in the pipeline - New Seddon water treatment plant
Seddon’s new multi-million dollar water treatment plant was officially opened this afternoon by Marlborough Mayor John Leggett during a special on-site ceremony.
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Vigil for Christchurch - Blenheim
A multi-faith vigil for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks will take place in Blenheim on Wednesday evening, 20 March. This page contains the order of service.
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Rain lifts voluntary water restrictions for Picton and Renwick
Rain and slightly cooler temperatures over the past couple of weeks has provided welcome relief for Marlborough residents.
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Message from Marlborough Mayor John Leggett
Everyone in Marlborough is thinking of our friends, family and work colleagues in Christchurch.
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Slippery footpath pavers set to become more resistant
Council’s Assets and Services Committee today agreed, subject to Council approval in April, that Blenheim and Picton’s slippery-when-wet street pavers will soon be a thing of the past.
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Port Marlborough takes over truck park
On 1 April 2019, Port Marlborough will take over the operation of Picton’s Waitohi Domain truck park.
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Rain brings welcome relief for Marlborough
Wither Hills Farm Park’s upper track restrictions will be lifted today. Water restrictions in Renwick and Picton are unchanged for now but will be reviewed next week.
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Give Blenheim’s street trees a drink
As the dry, hot weather continues in Marlborough, our street trees are showing signs of feeling the effects.
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Marlborough’s economy remains in good health
Despite suggestions in 2018 that the New Zealand economy would take a hit, Marlborough’s economy remained in good health.
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Blenheim’s water provided to vineyards
Some vineyards are now receiving tankered water from the Blenheim supply, Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says.
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End of the road for truckies’ Renwick curfew
The 7.00 pm to 7.00 am curfew imposed on truckies using Renwick’s Angelsea and Boyce streets is set to be lifted next month.
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Council adopts Annual Plan budget
Marlborough District Council has adopted its budget for the 2019-20 Annual Plan.
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Message to Picton and Renwick residents to conserve water remains
Despite the recent rain the need for Renwick residents to conserve water remains.
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Council teams up with industry and community
Council teams up with industry and community to consider Marlborough’s labour needs.
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Tracks closed at Victoria Domain in Picton
The hot, dry summer has forced the closure of Picton’s Victoria Domain upper tracks. The Tirohanga Track is also closed.
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Renwick asked to keep saving water
Renwick’s conservation-minded residents have made significant water savings in the last 10 days, achieving a reduction in peak demand of 25%.
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Construction to start on Renwick Reservoir
Construction of Renwick’s new water reservoir will begin soon, with Fulton Hogan awarded the tender for the work.
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Water sprinkler restrictions now required in Picton
Low water levels in the Essons Valley Dam and a high demand for water means all households on the Picton water supply must now adhere to water sprinkler restrictions.
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Renwick residents urged to conserve water
Renwick residents are being strongly encouraged to conserve water.
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Council withdraws from timber pyrolysis project
Marlborough District Council’s Assets and Services Committee has decided to withdraw from the heads of agreement with Waste Transformation Ltd (WTL).