Media Releases
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Improvements begin on freedom camping sites
Work has begun to improve Marlborough’s freedom camping sites, following a funding injection of $195,000 from the Government in August.
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Beaver Road & Dillon Street intersections to revert to original layout
After an audit of the new Eltham and Beaver roads cycleway, a decision was made at today’s Council meeting to reverse the street priority at the Beaver Road and Dillon Street intersection
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Council welcomes new tourism funding
Marlborough District Council has been granted $668,000 in funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund, for five projects around Marlborough.
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Resident survey reveals high satisfaction level
Residents’ satisfaction levels with Marlborough District Council’s services have again rated highly, with drinking water, sewerage and community facilities the top three performers.
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78th Battle of Britain Anniversary and Commemoration
The 78th Battle of Britain Anniversary and commemoration of New Zealand’s airmen who served in the Second World War will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial clock tower at 11 am 16 September
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New discoveries on Marlborough seafloor
The findings of the most complex underwater coastal survey of the seafloor undertaken in New Zealand are to be formally presented to the Marlborough community.
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Statistics show Marlborough economy healthy
Marlborough’s economy is still doing better than the national economy. The latest quarterly economic monitor report from Infometrics shows the Marlborough economy continues to be healthy.
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Queen Charlotte Track to be considered as part of Great Walks network
The scenic spectacular that is the Queen Charlotte Track has been acknowledged yet again with DOC now considering whether Marlborough’s popular walking track should become a designated Great Walk.
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Have your say on Marlborough's Walking and Cycling Strategy
Bike Walk Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council want your feedback on the draft Walking and Cycling Strategy (2018-28) that is now out for consultation.
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Marlborough Mayor welcomes blue mussel funding
Marlborough’s first grant from the Provincial Growth Fund has been won through good working partnerships developed within the aquaculture sector and fostered by Council.
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Minister inspects Marlborough's waste disposal
The minister toured the resource recovery centre on Friday last week and got a close-up view of how Marlborough deals with its waste.
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Public invited to hear latest earthquake science findings
Scientists have declared the 2016 Kaikoura-Hurunui earthquake sequence one of the most complex in history, with more than 20 different faults shifting.
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Marlborough Youth Council goes live on Instagram
In a first for the Council, the Marlborough Youth Council has launched its own Instagram account, designed to keep Marlborough’s young people in the loop.
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Upcoming three day closure north of Kaikōura, 6 to 8 August
A reminder that next week, 6-8 August, we have a three day, daytime closure of the highway north of Kaikōura, for rock face stabilisation.
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Queen Charlotte Drive repairs to start tomorrow
Marlborough Roads is starting work on repairing Queen Charlotte Drive from Monday July 30 2018, and there may be delays for people travelling along this road.
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Walkability map released for Blenheim
A 'walkability map' of Blenheim has been published to show the best routes into the CBD for those on foot, in wheelchairs and on mobility scooters.
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Last whistle for dog registration
All dogs over the age of three months must be registered - and the final date for paying your dog registration without a penalty is Tuesday 31 July 2018.
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Council to consider changes to parking meters
Marlborough District Council is considering moving to a parking system using vehicle plate numbers for Blenheim’s central business district.
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Committee adopts pest plan recommendations
The Environment Committee adopted the recommendations of the Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) hearings panel to make a new RPMP for Marlborough yesterday.
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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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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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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