Media Releases

Embrace Marlborough’s newcomers this Welcoming Week

A wide range of events celebrating Marlborough’s diversity is the feature of Welcoming Week from 5 to 14 September.

Greenwaste collection closed 18 August to 31 August

​Residential customers are requested to hold on to their greenwaste for the next two weeks while urgent repairs are carried out at the Blenheim Transfer Station.

NZTA confirms funding assistance for Marlborough road repairs

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has confirmed an enhanced Funding Assistance Rate (FAR) for emergency works repairs to roads in Marlborough damaged due to the June/July weather events.

Council adopts Water Services Delivery Plan

Marlborough District Council adopted its Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) at its meeting on 7 August.

UV treatment contract signed for Havelock water supply

Council has signed a contract with Apex Water Ltd to build a temporary ultraviolet (UV) treatment plant in Havelock.

New bylaw important step towards getting Marlborough’s waste sorted

Marlborough is taking steps towards a cleaner, more sustainable future with the introduction of Council’s Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2025 from 1 September 2025.

Future plan in place for Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve

​The much-loved Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve on the eastern side of Waikawa Bay near Picton has a new management plan.

Help create Marlborough’s venue directory

Venue operators are invited to identify Marlborough’s creative and cultural spaces, through an online survey.

Short-term airport car park to re-open

Candidates confirmed for Marlborough local elections

​Nominations for election to Marlborough District Council closed at midday today.

Repairs continue on Marlborough’s roads

During and following the weather events of late June/early July Marlborough Roads crews have been out in force across the network.

Destination Marlborough’s focus shifts to stewardship

​Destination Marlborough’s evolution towards destination stewardship as well as traditional destination promotion will enhance both visitor and community outcomes.

Orange rain warning for Marlborough

​MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for Marlborough west of Havelock and north of the Wairau River from 5am to 9pm tomorrow.

Still time to get your nomination in

​Nominations close at midday this Friday, 1 August, for local body elections.

Marlborough’s recovery continues; rāhui removed

The rāhui across the Marlborough region, announced following the June-July weather event, has now been lifted but continued caution is advised as the awa/rivers and moana/ocean recovers.

Interim treatment solution found for Havelock water supply

Marlborough District Council will install a temporary ultraviolet (UV) treatment plant in Havelock, and once installed, lift the boil water advisory recently issued for the town.

Northbank Road slip Saturday closure

Marlborough Roads crews will be working at pace tomorrow – Saturday 26 July - on the Northbank Road slip ahead of rain forecast next week.

Friendly reminder: new winter grazing rules now in effect

Marlborough District Council is reminding farmers that new regulations for intensive winter grazing and stock exclusion took effect on 1 July 2025.

Applications for rates rebate scheme open 1 August

Applications for the rates rebate scheme for the 2025/26 rates year with new eligibility rules open on 1 August 2025.

Council considering temporary UV solutions for Havelock water supply

Marlborough District Council is actively considering temporary ultraviolet (UV) treatment systems for Havelock.