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Applications for rates rebate scheme open 1 August

Applications for the 2025/2026 rates year with the new eligibility rules for the rates rebate scheme open on 1 August 2025.

Emergency management response teams on standby

With an Orange Heavy Rain Warning in place for Marlborough north west of the Awatere Valley, residents are urged to prepare for more rain tomorrow from 9am until 1am Saturday.

Weather watch continues but rainfall lower than expected

With rainfall lower than forecast, the Marlborough region appears to have escaped any major storm related impacts today, which was great news for the sodden region.

​Northbank Road slip shows region still vulnerable

A large slip on Northbank Road, north of Blenheim, is evidence Marlborough’s roads and communities are still vulnerable after the recent weather event.

Large slip closes part of Northbank Road

A large slip on Northbank Road has closed a section of the road affecting access for residents.

Have your say on the future of Picton’s Powerhouse Reserve

The Trust responsible for a unique collection of buildings in Picton is keen for the community to have a say on its future.

Remember - only rain down the drain

​Council is actively working to protect our region's waterways through a new educational campaign focusing on the environmental impacts of concrete and acid wash.

Marlborough students investigate Taylor River health

​Students from four Marlborough schools rolled up their sleeves and trousers to take part in a hands-on freshwater education project in the Taylor River earlier this term.

Keeping Mediterranean fanworm out

​Marlborough remains relatively free of Mediterranean fanworm, despite the invasive marine pest being found here.

Thanks a million Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough

​For the past 14 years the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough has empowered thousands of young people through its Kiwi Can, Stars and Career Navigator programmes.

Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan 9 July 2025 – Operative in Part

MDC gives public notice, pursuant to clause 20, Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, that the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (PMEP) will become ‘operative in part’ on 9 July 2025.

Showcasing the workplace of tomorrow

​The sixth annual Future of Work conference for Marlborough’s youth was a great success.

School holiday library activities

​Don’t worry about how to keep the children amused during the school holidays – there’s plenty happening at Marlborough District Libraries.

Proposed road stopping, 100 High Street Picton

Do you qualify for a rates rebate?

If you’re a ratepayer on a low income, you may qualify for a rates rebate of up to $790.

Have your say on Marlborough’s Local Water Done Well

The public’s views on Council’s preferred option for the future of water services in Marlborough are being sought from today.

Chlorination moves a step closer

A contract has been awarded for the upgrade of Blenheim’s water treatment plants to enable chlorination disinfection.

Safer boating workshops

Council’s Nautical and Coastal Team, with funding from Maritime New Zealand, is providing a final Safer Boating Workshop in Picton on 13 April.

Marlborough Matariki Event Fund open for applications

Are you part of an organisation planning to hold an event to recognise Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki?

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund closes soon

Get your application in soon for the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund for young people needing help with transport costs.