Media Releases

Share it about – park further out

Parking zones and tariffs in central Blenheim change on 1 October, encouraging commuters to park on the fringes to distribute parking more evenly across the CBD.

NZ Transport Agency funding confirmed for Sounds road repairs

Marlborough can “accelerate” its road to recovery with the announcement that NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will fund the repair stage of the Phase Three of the Sounds recovery roading programme.

The Log o' Wood returns to Marlborough

Fifty-one years on from its last visit the Log o’ Wood is returning to Marlborough.

Council and Chamber join forces to support standalone NMIT

Council and Marlborough Chamber of Commerce are working together to encourage key local businesses to submit their views to the Government’s consultation on Vocational Education and Training Reforms.

New Government parking penalties apply from 1 October

Council has been tasked by Central Government with implementing new infringement fees announced earlier this week.

National gravel bed river project’s final findings due out

The results of a four-year Gravel Bed Rivers (GBR) National Research Project will be presented in Blenheim on 10 September.

Council votes to retain Māori wards

Marlborough District Council has voted unanimously in favour of retaining Māori wards.

Council adopts 2024-34 Long Term Plan

Marlborough District Councillors adopted the Long Term Plan 2024-34 (LTP) at a special emergency meeting of Council today.

Consultation opens on Marlborough CDEM Group Plan

It has never been more important to be prepared.

Emergency Meeting of Council – Adoption of the 2024-34 Long Term Plan

The Marlborough District Council will hold an Emergency Meeting at 8.30 am on Monday 2 September 2024.

Extraordinary Meeting of Council – Marlborough Māori Ward

Northbank Road closed tomorrow

Northbank Road is currently reduced to one lane following a rockfall earlier today, approximately 2km from the start of the road.

Picton Library and Service Centre Change of Hours

Commencing 1 September 2024 Picton Library and Service Centre will open at 8.30 am each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The opening time each Wednesday remains at 9.00 am.

Queen Charlotte Drive closer to completion

The road to recovery for Queen Charlotte Drive has taken a large step ahead with the completion of two complex sites between Havelock and Moenui Road on Queen Charlotte Drive this month.

Council’s first quarter rates instalment delayed

If you have been looking out for your next rates instalment, please be assured it is coming but there is a delay.

New Council chief executive starts

Marlborough District Council has a new chief executive, John Boswell

Council ratifies 10-year Marlborough Regional Land Transport Plan

Marlborough’s Regional Transport Committee (RTC) has approved the Marlborough Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-2034 which was ratified by full Council today.

Taylor River rabbit control starts

Pindone poison, an anticoagulant in bait form, is to be laid at specific areas on the Taylor River Reserve from next Friday (9 August).

Wither Hills submissions close soon

Balancing soil conservation and native plantings with recreational use and farming is the aim of the Wither Hills draft management plan, now open for submissions.

Long standing Marlborough cultural treasure award to live on

Council has assumed guardianship of the Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award with the support of the Economic, Finance and Community (EFC) Committee at June’s meeting.