News
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Farewell to retiring councillors
Yesterday marked the last Council meeting for this electoral term, and with that came a final farewell to several councillors who are not standing for re-election.
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Retiring councillor: David Oddie
Picton’s David Oddie was persuaded to stand for Council in 2010 due to growing frustration with the degradation of the Marlborough Sounds’ waterways.
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Retiring councillor: Jenny Andrews
The 150th anniversary of Marlborough and the completion of the ASB Theatre are highlights for Councillor Jenny Andrews.
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Retiring Councillor: Cynthia Brooks
Tuia 250 was up there as an experience for Councillor Cynthia Brooks.
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Retiring Councillor: Mark Peters
Councillor Mark Peters’ most satisfying achievement was working with Council’s Strategic Planning and Economic Development Manager, Neil Henry, during two Covid-19 related lockdowns.
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Council services on Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
Council’s Blenheim office will be closed from 5.00 pm on Friday 23 September and reopen on Tuesday 27 September at 8.00 am.
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Are you enrolled to vote?
The local elections are coming up on Saturday 8 October. To take part and vote for your preferred candidate you must be enrolled.
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Retiring councillors’ contribution to our community
Today was the last Council meeting for several councillors who are not standing for re-election.
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Registration of Interest - Contracting of Community Events
Marlborough District Council (MDC) is seeking Registrations of Interest for the above contract.
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Ōpaoa River Loop herbicide spray
As part of the Ōpaoa River Loop’s annual weed maintenance, the herbicide Reglone is being applied from Monday 19 September 2022.
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Remember the rules when whitebaiting
Whitebaiting in Marlborough is underway and Council urges fishers to make sure they know the rules.
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Condolence books at libraries
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll, two condolence books, one at the Picton and Blenheim, are available for those who wish to write a tribute.
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Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
It’s Māori language week, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Māori language petition.
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Commercial Events Fund – applications close Monday
Round 1 of Council’s 2022/2023 Commercial Events Fund closes on Monday 12 September.
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Oil spill response training day
Marlborough’s oil spill experts performed well during a recent training exercise in Waikawa Bay.
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Welcome signs go up
Welcome signs are going up around the province, highlighting each town’s individual characteristics.
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Public cruise meeting
Each year Picton hosts a public session to provide an update on what the region is doing to prepare for the upcoming cruise ship season.
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Temporary Road Closure - September 4 2022 - Riverlands Estate
On Sunday 4 September 2022 the following roads are proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic for the purposes of Marlborough Car Club Sprint Races.
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Commercial Events Fund - open now
Round 1 of Council’s 2022/2023 Commercial Events Fund is now open for applications.
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Activity at The Quays
Blenheim’s Riverside Park will be bustling for the next few weeks.
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Progress following weather event destruction
Marlborough communities have pulled together in the wake of August’s destructive floods and resulting property damage.
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Meet the candidates
With local body elections approaching, it’s time to meet the candidates so you can make an informed decision on who to vote for.
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Gascoigne Street closed for sewer main upgrade works
An upgrade of the sewer main in Gascoigne Street will mean road closures in the area from Monday 5 September.
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Rāhui in place - Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui
Te Tauihu iwi have placed a rāhui across the entire northern coastline of Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui, as floodwaters continue to pose significant disruptions across the rohe.
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Emergency Management Minister visits Marlborough
Emergency Management Minister, Hon Kieran McAnulty, visited Marlborough on Monday to see first-hand the damage that’s occurred as a result of the recent rain event.
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Antenno keeps you in the loop
After our wettest July ever and the recent rain event there have been many local road and sports ground closures.
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Mulch gives street trees a helping hand
Young street trees in Marlborough have had a helping hand with compost laid around their bases.
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Be Council’s eyes and ears
Marlborough’s playgrounds, parks and open spaces are there for all to enjoy.
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Are you prepared for an emergency?
If a disaster such as an earthquake or flood hit Marlborough, how long would your food and drinking water supplies last?
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A live eye on the Sounds
If you are heading out into the Marlborough Sounds, you can now visually check conditions before you go.
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Community Grants open
If you are part of a Marlborough group with a project, idea or service that benefits the local community, it’s time to put your hand up for funding.
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Plans in place for monitoring Sounds’ traffic
Giving all Marlborough Sounds users a thorough picture of what’s happening with vessel movements is the goal of the Marlborough Sounds Common Passage Plan.
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Marlborough challenged to innovate Environment Awards launch
Marlborough challenged to adapt and innovate at 2022-23 Environment Awards launch.
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Volunteers of the future
Marlborough’s young emergency services volunteers have completed their 2022 training course.
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Groundwater ponding concerns
The record rainfall in Blenheim during July has resulted in the ground becoming saturated in many areas.
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Trees axed at A and P park
A and P Park is set to lose some of its older trees.
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Annual issue of kerbside refuse bags
If you’ve recently collected your new refuse bags you might have noticed a slight difference.
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Calculating the cost of waste
Marlburians might be surprised at the amount of money they spend each year on recycling and waste disposal.
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New Picton ferry terminal build celebrated
The construction of a new ferry terminal, which will usher in a new era for the Interislander fleet, was celebrated in Waitohi Picton.
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Murals brighten carpark
Three large colourful murals are brightening up Council’s Alfred Street carpark.