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Council and Committee meetings
Marlborough MattersNewsThe following meetings will be held in Council Chambers and are open to the public, anyone is welcome to attend.
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Chat with your Councillors
Marlborough MattersNewsSounds area councillors are available for a drop-in chat each month.
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Recycling Centre reopens
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough’s Recycling Centre is up and running again after a devastating fire.
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Do your bit for Recycling Week
Marlborough MattersNewsRecycling Week begins on Monday with the shared goal of reducing waste and recycling better.
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Ferry project partners support native planting
Marlborough MattersNewsPort Marlborough, HEB Construction and KiwiRail are supporting a new planting initiative at Picton School.
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Environment awards now open
Marlborough MattersNewsEntries are now open for the 2026/2027 Port Marlborough – Marlborough Environment Awards.
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Clip it before the wind grips it
Marlborough MattersNewsWith windy weather expected, Council is encouraging residents to pick up a free pair of bin clips to keep rubbish and recycling where it belongs.
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Flower displays dazzle
Marlborough MattersNewsSpring has sprung in Council parks with spectacular displays at Pollard Park and Seymour Square.
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Wither Hills Farm Park spray programme
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s aerial spray programme to control woody weeds, including gorse and broom, as well as aerial application of fertiliser, will be undertaken (weather-dependent) in October.
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Lawn spraying in local parks
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s gardens staff will be spraying the lawns in Pollard Park and Seymour Square over the coming weeks into November.
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Control of aquatic weed in water courses
Marlborough MattersPublic NoticesNewsCouncil’s programme to control noxious aquatic weeds in open drains within the drainage channel network runs through until 8 January 2027.
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Marlborough showcased in Auckland
Marlborough MattersNewsDestination Marlborough and 26 of the region’s tourism and business events representatives took the spirit, flavours and experiences of Marlborough to Auckland recently.
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Councillors’ roles on website
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough’s Mayor and Councillors, your elected representatives, play an important role in the local community, representing your interests and helping to shape local policy.
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New citizens welcomed
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-two people from 15 countries have been welcomed to Marlborough.
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Activities galore at libraries
Marlborough MattersNewsThere are no excuses for boredom these school holidays with action-packed programmes lined up at both the Picton and Blenheim Libraries.
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Volunteer effort restores nature reserve
Marlborough MattersNewsInvasive weeds have been cleared from the Ōpaoa / Marshall Place Nature Reserve by enthusiastic volunteers.
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Chat with your Councillors
Marlborough MattersNewsSounds area councillors are available for a drop-in chat each month.
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Last day to pay rates reminder
Marlborough MattersNewsThe final payment date for the first 2026/2027 rates instalment is Friday, 11 September.
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CCTV inspections help pinpoint issues
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s CCTV inspections of Blenheim’s wastewater network are progressing well, with crews identifying a significant number of places where stormwater or groundwater is entering the sewer system.
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Bringing Local Stories to Life for Marlborough Kids
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Arts, Culture and Heritage team has welcomed a part-time Education Coordinator, tasked with helping Marlborough kids connect to their culture and identity through stories of the region.
