Media Releases
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Free waste skip in Tuamarina on 23 November
The Council is trialing amnesty skips across the region in an effort to reduce illegal dumping.
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Extraordinary meeting of Marlborough District Council
An extraordinary meeting of the Marlborough District Council will be held this Thursday 14 November at 8.30 am in the Council Chambers, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim
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Armistice Day Service 11 November - Change of Venue
Chris Bamber, President of the Marlborough RSA has called wet weather for the Armistice Day service this morning at the War Memorial Clock Tower due to the rain predicted today in Marlborough.
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Armistice Day Memorial Service 2019
A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial Clock Tower at 11.00 am on Monday 11 November to mark Armistice Day.
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Second high-tech marine survey of Marlborough Sounds
Detailed 3D images of the seabed in the Western Marlborough Sounds will be brought to the surface as a second high-tech marine survey gets underway in the region.
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Wellbeing and Prosperity Awards announced at EDNZ Conference
Ten Kiwi organisations have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the wellbeing and the prosperity of their communities.
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Water conservation call for Renwick for next two weeks
The High Street watermains upgrade is continuing over the next two weeks in Renwick and means most residents may experience lower water pressure than normal.
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Mayor John Leggett announces Council line up
Re-elected Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has chosen Marlborough Sounds Ward Councillor, Nadine Taylor, as his deputy mayor.
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Join the hunt for Chilean Needle Grass
Now’s the time of year when Council asks for your help to control the highly invasive pest plant, Chilean Needle Grass.
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Stormwater upgrade starts in Muller Road and Redwood Street
Construction is beginning on the next phase of the Town Branch Drain stormwater network upgrade, part of the Council’s infrastructure upgrade of Blenheim.
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Land purchase a milestone for library and art gallery
Marlborough District Council has purchased the land occupied by the old Liquorland building at 1 High Street, Blenheim.
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Marlborough voter turnout confirmed
Marlborough District’s overall voter return is 48.83% of eligible voters, down almost 5% on the 2016 turnout of 53.64%.
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Boer War Memorial Service at Tuamarina
A wreath laying ceremony will be held at Marlborough’s memorial to the Boer War at Tuamarina Cemetery at 10.00 am on Monday 21 October.
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Marlborough election result: Francis Maher wins seat in Wairau-Awatere
This result is based on voter returns of about 99.5%. There are only 59 special votes to be processed, which will not change the result.
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Marlborough election results: John Leggett wins second term
John Leggett has been returned as Mayor of Marlborough for a second term.
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Youth Civic Awards 2019 – Citations
Martinett Gouws is in her third year of remarkable service to her community.
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Local roads speed limit review - next steps
Feedback from Marlburians on Council’s review of speed limits on local roads has seen more than 470 submissions received from across the district.
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Sign up for ShakeOut
Practice makes perfect, so now is a good time to enrol in this year’s ShakeOut, which is held all over the world to remind people about the right thing to do in an earthquake.
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Container return scheme announcement welcomed
Marlborough District Council and Auckland Council have welcomed today’s funding announcement by Associate Minister of the Environment.
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Final week for feedback on local speed limits
With just four days left until submissions close on the review of local road speed limits on Friday 27 September, Council is encouraging Marlburians to have their say.
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Renwick infrastructure upgrade rolls on
Construction gets underway soon on a new water main pipeline, part of Council’s infrastructure upgrade for the town.
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Yealands Wines Awatere Hall official reopening
The newly renovated Yealands Wines Awatere Memorial Hall will be officially opened on Sunday 15 September and you’re invited to attend.
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Early feedback shows support for lower speed limits on local roads
Three weeks into Council’s review of speed limits on local roads, initial feedback suggests the majority of Marlborough submitters are in favour of lowered speed limits throughout the region.
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Urban development report shows improving land availability
Marlborough District Council’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee heard today that there will be a good supply of zoned land suitable for housing over the coming years.
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Roll-out of Pay by Plate to Picton and rest of Blenheim
Following hot on the heels of the new Pay by Plate parking in Blenheim’s CBD...
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Crinoline Bridge closed next week
The Crinoline footbridge near The Quays-Riverside Park is closing from Monday 9 September for repairs.
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Funding approved for local projects
Marlborough District Council’s Assets and Services Committee has approved just over $2.5 million for local projects through its Land Subdivision Account.
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Seddon boil water notice lifted
The people of Seddon can finally celebrate - from today they have safe drinking water from the tap.
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Airport emergency response exercise
Please note there is an airport emergency response exercise this Monday evening, 26 August from 7.00 pm at Marlborough Airport.
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Marlborough’s economic growth continues
Marlborough’s economy grew a healthy 2.1% in the 12 months to June 2019, slightly below the national average of 2.5%, Infometrics says in its latest quarterly economic update.
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Have your say on local road speed limits
Marlborough District Council is reviewing speed limits on all local roads across the region and Marlburians are encouraged to have their say.
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Waste funding welcomed
Marlborough District Council has been awarded $320,000 in funding from the 2018 Waste Minimisation Fund to progress two new projects to tackle the region’s waste.
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Grigg Drive Track provides greater access to Wither Hills
A new track providing better walking access to the Wither Hills Farm Park will be officially opened on Wednesday 14 August.
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Council releases 2019 Pre-Election Report
Like all local authority Chief Executives, Marlborough District Council’s Chief Executive is required to produce a pre-election report.
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Marlborough Mayor welcomes new drinking water regulator
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the Government decision to establish a new drinking water regulator.
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First stage of Caseys Creek project completed
The first phase of work on future-proofing Caseys Creek, which runs alongside Old Renwick Road, is now complete.
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All systems go on Renwick reservoir
Work on Renwick’s new water reservoir is well underway with ground strengthening and stabilising almost complete.
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Snapshot of Council’s work on climate change
Councillors at today’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee meeting were provided with a snapshot of Council’s approach to climate change.
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Nominations open for local government elections
Candidate nominations for this year’s local government elections are now open and those who are keen to get involved, and help shape Marlborough’s future, are encouraged to stand.
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Wheels in motion for Picton bus service trial
An 18 month bus service trial between Blenheim and Picton has been given the green light and will begin operating on Tuesday 6 August 2019.