Media Releases
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Marlborough artists invited to inspire this Waitangi Day
Media ReleasesThe Marlborough community is being asked to reflect on what Waitangi Day means to them and use their thoughts to inspire a piece of artwork worthy of public display.
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Marlborough Airport welcomes Originair’s new Christchurch route
Media ReleasesMarlborough Airport has welcomed Originair’s announcement today to provide non-stop, return service from Blenheim to Christchurch several times per week.
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Help Marlborough top the ShakeOut 2025 leaderboard
Media ReleasesIn just over a month’s time, Marlborough schools, workplaces and individuals are being urged to get behind New Zealand ShakeOut 2025 to help the region top the national leaderboard.
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New advisory group to help guide Destination Marlborough
Media ReleasesA new advisory group will ensure Marlborough’s tourism sector retains its “voice” now that the Regional Tourism Organisation sits within the Marlborough District Council.
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Mayor welcomes new NZ King Salmon investment
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has warmly welcomed the decision by New Zealand King Salmon to invest in a new processing site at Cloudy Bay in Blenheim.
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It’s time to vote!
Elections 2025Media ReleasesKeep an eye out for your local election voting papers being delivered from today.
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Blenheim pipe flushing for chlorination preparation begins
Public NoticesMedia ReleasesWith chlorination of Blenheim’s water supply due to start by late October, work begins today to prepare the town’s water mains.
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Marlborough wins Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027
Media ReleasesMarlborough is delighted to once again host the Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 Conference in February 2027.
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Marlborough election candidate videos now live
Elections 2025Media ReleasesMost candidates in this year’s local elections have participated in video interviews, which are now available to view on Council’s website.
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Unauthorised drone use endangers everyone
Media ReleasesAs drones have become more popular, so have near misses with aircraft in New Zealand.
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Mayor welcomes Government support for regional airlines
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the Government’s announcement today to provide $30 million in concessionary loans to regional airlines.
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Road map for Marlborough’s regional public transport network
Media ReleasesSubmissions are now open on the Draft Marlborough Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) 2024-2034.
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Grovetown playground project to go ahead
Media ReleasesA long anticipated playground and reserve development in Grovetown is finally moving forward with plans approved for an 800m site on Vickerman Street.
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Green waste collection to reopen Friday
Media ReleasesThe urgent repairs being carried out at Council’s green waste facility are due to be finished tomorrow and the site fully operational Friday morning.
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Port Underwood Road to re-open
Media ReleasesMarlborough Roads response works following the June and July weather events will turn a corner this week as Port Underwood Road re-opens.
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Preserving the Edwin Fox’s future
NewsMedia ReleasesA group of experts visited the globally significant Edwin Fox last week to begin advisory work on the vessel’s future preservation needs.
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Warning after rubbish truck fire
Media ReleasesQuick thinking from a driver and a prompt response from Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade (FENZ) meant a fire in a rubbish truck yesterday was caught early.
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London Quay businesses open as revamp hits halfway - MDC
Media ReleasesAs work on the London Quay upgrade in Picton marks the halfway point, the doors of businesses along Picton’s much loved waterfront strip are very much open for customers.
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Additional Wilding Conifers funding for Molesworth welcome
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council says $1 million recently provided by the government’s International Visitor Levy is a significant boost to the Molesworth programme to control Wilding Conifers.
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Northbank and Onamalutu roading recovery update
June-July 2025 Weather EventsMedia ReleasesA new 30-minute access window from 12pm to 12.30pm Monday to Saturday will start this Thursday 21 August for all vehicles on Northbank Road.
