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.

Marlborough District Council - Latest News [Page 1]

Preparing For Blenheim Wastewater Pipe Relining

Friday, 31 July 2026, 1:38 pm | Marlborough District Council

From Monday 3 August, contractor March Cato will be pressure-cleaning and conducting a CCTV inspection of 7.2km of pipelines to identify any faults. This work needs to be done before the pipes are relined later in the year. More >>

Council Approves Next Step In Exploring Marlborough-Kaikōura Proposal

Thursday, 30 July 2026, 1:15 pm | Marlborough District Council

Mayor Taylor said exploring the Head Start pathway allows Council to better understand the possible governance, financial, representation and service delivery impacts, before making any further decisions. More >>

Market Street Revamp Rolls Into Stage 2

Thursday, 30 July 2026, 9:28 am | Marlborough District Council

Council’s Project and Contract Manager Maighan Watson said the commencement of Stage 2 would see Market Street north closed to all vehicles between High Street and Alfred Street from Monday 10 August through to late November. More >>

Sounds Communities’ Chance To Meet Roading Contractors

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 10:45 am | Marlborough District Council

The way in which roads in the Sounds are managed and maintained changed on 1 July with three new Sounds roading maintenance contractors, each looking after a different zone. More >>

Investment Pays Off For Recreational Water Health

Monday, 27 July 2026, 11:11 am | Marlborough District Council

The results highlight the effectiveness of targeted investment in land and water management and provide valuable information to support future infrastructure and catchment management decisions, Senior Environmental Scientist Steffi Henkel says. More >>

New Purpose For Market Street Pavers

Friday, 24 July 2026, 3:36 pm | Marlborough District Council

Chloe Abernethy from JBL Environmental Ltd, which runs the Dump Shop and salvage yard, said it was great to be able to offer the pavers a second chance at life. More >>

Board Appointed To Lead Marlborough's New Water Services Organisation

Friday, 24 July 2026, 11:00 am | Marlborough District Council

Warren McNabb has been appointed Board Chair, alongside four independent directors - Kevin Lavery, Pat Dougherty, Rōpata Taylor and Murray Strong - following a competitive selection process. More >>

Marlborough Libraries Go Fine Free

Friday, 24 July 2026, 7:31 am | Marlborough District Council

Libraries Manager Glenn Webster said fining library users undermined one of the core principles of public libraries - the provision of free and universal access to information. More >>

Consultation Opens On Review Of East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw

Thursday, 23 July 2026, 4:06 pm | Marlborough District Council

The bylaw restricts vehicle access along much of the coastal corridor, whilst allowing limited access for specific vehicle types and activities in designated areas. More >>

Survey Reminder: Marlborough 2055 – What Matters To You?

Thursday, 23 July 2026, 2:56 pm | Marlborough District Council

Mayor Nadine Taylor said it was important that anyone who has an interest in Marlborough’s future has an opportunity to have their say. More >>

Upcoming Public Workshops - Marlborough District Council

Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 2:47 pm | Marlborough District Council

The public and media representatives are welcome to attend the following workshops on 23 July and 6 August, online via Microsoft Teams, or in person at Council Chambers. More >>

Slower Speeds Around Schools To Keep Marlborough Kids Safe

Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 10:31 am | Marlborough District Council

The variable speed limits will apply at all schools on local roads in the region, operating for one hour at the start and end of each school day during term time. More >>

Marlborough Bus Fares Increase

Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 9:23 am | Marlborough District Council

Public transport costs in Marlborough have increased due to inflation, fuel prices and maintenance expenses. To date these have been absorbed by NZTA and Council. More >>

Second Survey Seeks Feedback On Marlborough-Kaikōura Amalgamation Proposal

Monday, 20 July 2026, 12:47 pm | Marlborough District Council

The survey follows Kaikōura District Council's decision on 15 July to pursue a joint proposal with Marlborough under the Government's Head Start initiative, part of its Simplifying Local Government reforms. More >>

Invitation To Council Workshop - 1pm, Thursday 16 July

Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 3:15 pm | Marlborough District Council

This workshop is open to the public. Workshops are informal and held for information sharing, discussion and building understanding, and not for decision making or resolution. More >>

Council Readying For Bird Flu

Monday, 13 July 2026, 11:25 am | Marlborough District Council

The highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N1 has recently been found in migratory seabirds in Australia. It has spread globally and is now present across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. More >>

Resident Access Restored In Tyntesfield Road, Waihopai Valley

Saturday, 11 July 2026, 3:18 pm | Marlborough District Council

Temporary vehicle access was successfully restored on Tyntesfield Road in the Waihopai Valley on Friday evening, allowing access by 4WD for an estimated 40 residents, from this morning. The work was initiated on Thursday morning after flooding washed away ... More >>