Media Releases
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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).
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Waihopai River reaches Class B shut off
As the hot dry weather continues in Marlborough the region’s river levels are taking a hit.
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Council calls for water conservation as temperatures continue to climb
Marlborough residents are encouraged to be mindful of their water use during the spate of hot, dry weather forecast for this week.
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Restrictions expected soon for river irrigation users
Restrictions are looming for irrigators on several Marlborough rivers as flows drop in response to the warm summer weather.
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Blenheim waste and recycling change of hours
Due to the recent fire at the Waste Sorting Centre, the opening hours for Blenheim’s waste and recycling facilities will change from Monday 21 January 2019.
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Waste Sorting Centre reopens
Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre is open again to receive waste from the public.
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Waste Sorting Centre reopening on Wednesday
The fire at Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre was extinguished by Fire and Emergency NZ this morning. The clean-up is continuing.
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Fire closes Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre
A fire inside Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre was attended to by Fire and Emergency NZ this morning, and is under control.
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Warning to watch for toxic algal mats in rivers and streams
Areas of toxic algae are starting to show up in some of Marlborough’s streams and parents and dog owners are being warned that it may pose a health risk to children and animals.
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PFAS test results show elevated levels in eels in Old Fairhall Stream
Council was advised this afternoon by the New Zealand Defence Force and the Ministry of Primary Industries of test results of eels from the vicinity of Woodbourne Air Base, near Blenheim.
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Lambs on the loose
The public are advised to be careful driving the Kenepuru Road in the vicinity of Willow Bay, approximately 10 kilometres from the start of Kenepuru Road, in the Marlborough Sounds.
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Mayor welcomes Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre funding
This funding for feasibility work is welcome and could take Omaka, Marlborough’s number one visitor attraction, to the next level.
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Returning shells to the sea, seaweed sandwiches and pea crab salad
Returning mussel shells to the sea, turning them into fertiliser or a component of bioplastic were among an ocean of ideas canvassed at an annual Smart+Connected Aquaculture forum last Friday.
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Final stage in Ōpaoa River repairs
Work on the final step in the programme to restore parts of the Ōpaoa River to its pre-earthquake condition is underway.
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Mayor welcomes colleges’ decision
Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the announcement from the Ministry of Education that work to co-locate the Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ Colleges will begin early next year.
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Picton Library and Service Centre celebrates visitor growth
The new Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Mātauranga opened its doors for the first time one year ago
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Marlborough District Council joins dung beetle push
Marlborough District Council is encouraging landowners, stock farmers and even viticulturists to purchase dung beetles.
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Marlborough mayor welcomes Coastal Pacific re-launch
The Kaikōura earthquake was a double whammy for Marlborough’s East Coast, which was hit hard by the Seddon earthquake in 2013. Houses were damaged in both events.
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French Pass memorial to honour fallen soldiers
The French Pass community’s request for a permanent memorial to acknowledge those from their community who did not return from World War 1 and World War 2 has been approved.
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Picton wayfinding signs given the go ahead
Picton is a step closer to the installation of a series of signs that provide information about the town to visitors and locals.
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Craiglochart bridge closed to heavy vehicles
This afternoon a heavy vehicle hit the truss of Craiglochart Bridge No. 1 in Waihopai Valley Road.
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Blenheim’s Seymour Square receives international recognition
Blenheim’s Seymour Square has received a prestigious Green Flag Award, endorsing it as one of the best green spaces in the world.