Media Releases

Are you ready to conquer Everest?

​The Marlborough Mount Everest Challenge begins this Saturday, a run/walk event where the goal is to travel the elevation of Mount Everest (8,800m) in seven weeks.

Harbourmaster Direction withdrawn for Tory Channel/Kura Te Au

​Following collaborative discussions with Maritime New Zealand, the Marlborough Harbourmaster has decided to lift the Harbourmaster’s Direction for Tory Channel/Kura Te Au.

Get on board the Saturday bus

A Council promotion in partnership with Marlborough Roads to encourage the community to ‘get on board’ the new Saturday bus service between Blenheim and Picton is underway.

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.

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.

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.

Springlands stormwater work about to start

Work is about to start on the first stage of the Murphys Creek stormwater upgrade, meaning possible disruption for residents.

Chilean needle grass rust fungus approved

A rust fungus that affects Chilean needle grass could help slow the spread of the highly invasive weed in Marlborough.

Marlborough Roads JV wins national collaboration award

Marlborough Roads Joint Venture (MRJV) has taken out the award for collaboration at the New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards 2024.

Extraordinary Council meeting to address insurance premium increases

Marlborough District Council will meet next Thursday 11 July to discuss increases in insurance cover for the current financial year. The meeting is from 8.30am.

Community Grants Fund benefits grassroots groups

​Council’s Community Grants Fund, with up to $280,000 available, opens today for applications.

Dalton’s Bridge full closure from Monday 1 July

​From Monday 1 July, Dalton’s Bridge, at the western end of Kaiuma Bay Road, will be closed to all traffic to allow for bridge abutment repairs.