Council services on Marlborough Anniversary Day

Council’s Blenheim office and Picton Service Centre is closed on Marlborough Anniversary Day, Monday 1 November 2021.

Car park building changing to Pay by Plate soon

The Alfred Street car park building will move to Pay by Plate on Monday 8 November.

Council’s tender process going online early next year

From January next year, tenders will need to be filed with the Council by electronic means only.

A tribute to Tahuna's turtle

Last year one of the turtles from the Tahuna Beach play area quietly made its way over the hill and ended up in Blenheim’s Pollard Park.

Seniors matter in Marlborough

Recently Council’s senior housing unit tenants received something new in their letterbox.

Walking the Everest track

The Challenge is a run/walk event where the goal is to travel the elevation of Mount Everest (8,800m) in seven weeks – the time that it took Sir Ed in 1953.

Funding allocated to enhance and protect our environment

In its second year, the Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao fund has awarded environment grants to 25 projects across Marlborough.

Get your vaccination now

Over 80 per cent of people in the Nelson Marlborough region have had their first Covid-19 vaccine dose.

Final call for Community Grant applications

If you’ve been thinking about applying for a Marlborough District Council Community Grant now’s the time to do so before the application period closes at 5.00 pm on Monday 18 October.

Queen Charlotte back on track for school holidays

With the school holidays in full swing, the Queen Charlotte Track has fully reopened just in time for people to get out and explore their ‘brilliant backyard’.

Marlborough’s Road to Recovery – guidance for bach owners

Following the 17 July storm, the Kenepuru Road beyond Mahau Bay Road remains closed.

Minister pays a visit to Marlborough’s new district library

Regional Development Minister Hon Stuart Nash paid a visit to the new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery build last week.

MySpace Youth Centre now taking batteries and more

There is a new place in town to drop off old batteries, aluminium wine bottle caps, cans and bread tags, thanks to the MySpace Youth Centre.

Reports raise awareness of marine litter’s impact

The next time you are out enjoying the Marlborough Sounds, take a moment to consider the impact of your actions on this unique environment.

Rates rebate assistance available

If you have not yet applied for a rates rebate and you need some help to do so, come into Council offices.

Smart Map provides info for dog walkers

During the recent lockdown many of our four-legged friends and their owners were out and about.

Evacuations during Covid restrictions

During the July storm, some Marlburians had to evacuate their homes. Auckland also suffered a severe weather event recently and people had to evacuate during Covid Alert Level 4.

Queen Charlotte Drive reopens

Public access, with some restrictions, along the length of Queen Charlotte Drive has been given the green light.

Region flush with toilet upgrades

Despite recent challenges thrown up by the weather, upgrades to toilet facilities across Marlborough continue.

Wairau woodlot access closed

Round One of Council’s 2021/2022 Commercial Events Fund closes on Monday.

Final call for feedback on draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw

Marlburians roll up their sleeves for Covid vaccine

While the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 is used to hosting a range of events from dog shows to sporting tournaments, a vaccination centre is a first for the facility.

Be sure to report near misses

Everyone should report ‘near misses’ when out and about walking or cycling.

Is your CarFit?

Are you an older driver who needs a bit of help when it comes to learning and understanding the functions of your vehicle?

Kindy’s wish for water granted

Council has installed three new taps and a drinking fountain in Renwick’s Rousehill Reserve following a prompt from the children and staff of Renwick Kindergarten.

Environment grants closing soon

Applications are closing on 31 August for the Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme to protect and restore native habitats across Marlborough.

Sawmill leads the way

Sounds’ residents cruise to Covid vaccination

Just days before New Zealand entered Level 4 lockdown, stranded residents of the Kenepuru Sound travelled by boat for their Covid-19 vaccination.

Marlborough’s Road to Recovery continues during Covid

Critical roading repairs required as a result of July’s storm in Marlborough have been able to continue with urgency during the Alert Level 4 Covid lockdown.

Community and Creative Communities NZ Scheme open for applications

Are you part of a not-for-profit community group or involved in arts or cultural activities that benefit the people of Marlborough?

Enhancements progressing at Picton’s Shelly Beach

A makeover for Picton’s popular Shelly Beach Reserve is designed to make it more appealing, safer and accessible for the public.

Link Pathway gets funding reallocation for storm repairs

Repairs to a treasure on Marlborough’s back doorstep damaged in July’s storm event will now be able to continue with confidence.

Three Waters reforms - information now online

The Government is considering how best to regulate and deliver New Zealand’s three waters services - drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.

Collecting and repurposing unwanted goods

Five desks, four lounge suites, a fridge and even an exercycle - the list goes on of unwanted items that need a new home.

Submissions on draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw

There’s still time to make a submission on the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw.

A Blenheim bus with no name

The Council is on the lookout for a new sponsor for the Blenheim bus service.

Bridge and barges build region’s recovery

Two isolated communities – one in need of a bridge and the other a barge – have reached milestones as Marlborough’s road to recovery continues.

Commercial Events Fund opens on Monday

Round 1 of Council’s 2021/2022 Commercial Events Fund opens on Monday 16 August.

A night at the museum

Children and adults experienced the museum like never before during the recent school holidays when they were taken on a tour by torchlight.

Hydrangea pruning demo draws a crowd

Despite the dreary weather, last week’s hydrangea pruning demonstration drew quite the crowd.