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Marlborough District Council
New Zealand
Marlborough District Council is a unitary authority with offices in Blenheim and Picton. It looks after Marlborough's outstanding natural environment, investing in its infrastructure, people and quality lifestyle. The region is well known as the centre of New Zealand's wine industry and for the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds.
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Park Free, Shop Local On Fridays In Blenheim’s CBD This November
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 4:18 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council waived parking fees in the CBD last Friday to mark the latest milestone in the Market Street Revamp, the reopening of Stage 2 on Market Street North between High and Alfred Streets. More >>
Awatere Valley Road Opening Delayed By Weather Conditions
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 2:48 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Roads Transport Recovery Manager Steve Murrin said that the planned road opening date was always reliant on the slip face being stabilised. More >>
Spring Creek Flood Protection Project On Course
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 11:16 am | Marlborough District Council
"The project has not been without its challenges including maintaining consistent and suitable rock supply which has been more difficult than initially expected," said Mayor Taylor. More >>
Council Services On Marlborough Anniversary Day
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 1:14 pm | Marlborough District Council
Bus services will not operate on Marlborough Anniversary Day. Normal services resume on Tuesday 3 November. More >>
Online Hub Connects And Celebrates Marlborough's Creative Community
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 9:35 am | Marlborough District Council
Council Arts, Culture and Heritage Manager Nicci Neilson said the project was a first for Council, completed on behalf of the creative community. More >>
Free Parking In Blenheim Town Centre This Friday
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 4:57 pm | Marlborough District Council
Parking infringements still apply for illegal parking and safety-related offences including vehicles without a current registration or warrant of fitness. More >>
Awatere Valley Road Set To Reopen Marlborough Anniversary Weekend
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 4:23 pm | Marlborough District Council
Heavy rain in July caused extensive damage at Cam Corner, with multiple over slips and an under slip developing on the already undermined section of road. More >>
New National Lifejacket Law In Force This Labour Weekend
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 11:17 am | Marlborough District Council
21 October 2026 Marlborough Harbourmaster Jake Oliver says boaties should always wear a correctly fitted lifejacket, take two waterproof ways to call for help and check the marine forecast before heading out (Photo/Supplied) People heading out ... More >>
Council Services On Labour Day
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 11:01 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Library at Te Kahu o Waipuna and Picton Library and Service Centre will be open as usual over the weekend but will be closed on Monday 26 October. More >>
Play Wherever You Are This Week
Monday, 19 October 2026, 9:56 am | Marlborough District Council
This Play Week which runs from today - Monday 19 October - to Sunday 25 October, Council’s Play Advocate Lesley McIntosh is keen to shine a spotlight on the ways people can play. More >>
Green Appointed To National Tourism Leadership Group
Friday, 16 October 2026, 11:40 am | Marlborough District Council
Ms Tracey Green brings more than 20 years of experience to the role in destination marketing, tourism strategy, regional development and tourism business growth across New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. More >>
More Time To Comment On Draft Cemeteries Management Plan
Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 12:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
The draft plan does not propose any changes to cemetery services or how cemeteries are managed day to day. More >>
Get Ready To ShakeOut, Marlborough
Friday, 9 October 2026, 1:29 pm | Marlborough District Council
As at today, Friday 9 October, Marlborough has 13 per cent of the population registered to take part with 6543 people across 38 businesses, 28 schools and 79 households. More >>
Community Projects Benefit From Development
Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 8:20 am | Marlborough District Council
Funding for the netball courts is $220,000 while the Blenheim wayfinding expansion project received $100,000 to upgrade signage and mapping boards to direct people into the town centre. More >>
Flood Protection Repair Bill Reaches $4.6 Million
Monday, 5 October 2026, 9:46 am | Marlborough District Council
Rivers Operations Manager Gregor Punzel said Marlborough’s river flood protection systems of stopbanks and other infrastructure performed well during both events, but there was significant localised erosion and damage at several locations. More >>
Shop & Win In Blenheim’s Town Centre - $4,000 Up For Grabs
Friday, 2 October 2026, 1:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
“With a major section of Market Street now reopened to vehicles, we thought this the perfect time to entice shoppers back into town to support local,” Beth Barnes from BTM said. More >>
Help Shape The Next Marlborough Heritage Festival
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 11:21 am | Marlborough District Council
The festival is organised by community groups and heritage organisations, with coordination by Heritage Marlborough. More >>
New Assessment Sets Course For A Low-Waste Marlborough
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 9:36 am | Marlborough District Council
Waste Minimisation Coordinator Georgie Sullivan presented Council’s Waste Assessment 2026 at September’s Council meeting, outlining plans to provide a better outcome for present and future generations. More >>
Council Responds To Head Start Decision
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 2:59 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council voted unanimously in August this year to submit a joint amalgamation proposal with Kaikōura District Council to the Government's Head Start initiative. More >>
July 2026 Storm Costs Estimated At $8.1M
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 2:41 pm | Marlborough District Council
From 6 to 8 July prolonged and intense rainfall fell across Marlborough, causing flooding, slips, road closures and considerable damage to roading infrastructure. More >>
