Media Releases
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Free parking in Blenheim town centre this Friday
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil will waive parking fees in Blenheim’s CBD this coming Friday 23 October to mark the latest milestone in the Market Street Revamp.
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New national lifejacket law in force this Labour Weekend
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesPeople heading out this Labour Weekend on Marlborough’s waterways are reminded to put their lifejacket on before they get underway.
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Council services on Labour Day
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 23 October until 8.30am on Tuesday 27 October.
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Play wherever you are this week
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough has plenty of great places to play.
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Green appointed to national Tourism Leadership Group
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesDestination Marlborough General Manager Tracey Green has been appointed to a new national forum focused on shaping the future of New Zealand’s visitor economy.
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More time to comment on Draft Cemeteries Management Plan
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil will give more time for the public to have their say on a draft management plan which brings together the current policies and practices for the cemeteries it manages.
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Get ready to ShakeOut, Marlborough
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough is leading the way for ShakeOut, the national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation).
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Community projects benefit from development
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Infrastructure and Community Facilities Committee has approved funding of $619,000 for seven projects, including the upgrading of three netball courts at Lansdowne Park.
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Flood protection repair bill reaches $4.6 million
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesTwo large winter rainstorms caused significant damage in the Waihopai, Wairau and Omaka river systems in June and July this year.
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Shop & Win in Blenheim’s town centre - $4,000 up for grabs!
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlburians of all ages are making the most of competitions to promote the revitalisation of Market Street in Blenheim.
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Help shape the next Marlborough Heritage Festival
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe search is on for the stories, places and people that will feature in the 2027 Marlborough Heritage Festival.
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New assessment sets course for a low-waste Marlborough
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesLeading a regenerative, low-waste Marlborough where resources are valued, waste is minimised and communities actively protect and sustain the environment is Council’s vision for future.
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Council responds to Head Start decision
Simplifying local govermentMarlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough Deputy Mayor David Croad said he was relieved to hear that the Government has delayed its Head Start plan for council amalgamations.
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July 2026 storm costs estimated at $8.1M
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe weather event that began with a rare MetService Red Rain Warning in early July caused widespread damage to Marlborough’s roading network.
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Grovetown Lagoon management plan approved
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesPopular recreational area Grovetown Lagoon has a new management plan.
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Spotlight on Pests: Marlborough’s monthly pest watch launches
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesCouncil is launching a monthly biosecurity communications initiative to help people stay informed and vigilant about pest species threatening our region.
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Market Street Revamp reaches milestone
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe revitalisation of Blenheim’s town centre ‘sprung forward’ this morning with the reopening of Market Street to vehicles from Arthur to High Streets.
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Building energy resilience, one community at a time
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA national programme to enhance emergency preparedness and energy resilience in targeted communities is empowering parts of Marlborough.
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Market Street Revamp - Maxwell Road Lane closure from tomorrow
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA one lane closure is required where Maxwell Road meets Main Street in central Blenheim from tomorrow.
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Survey shows resident satisfaction remains strong
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough residents continue to rate their council positively according to the latest Resident Satisfaction Survey.
