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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.
Marlborough District Council - Latest News [Page 1]
Talented Young Pianist Wins QEII Award
Friday, 29 May 2026, 4:49 pm | Marlborough District Council
Girvan has a keen interest in all things musical and has been involved in the Upbeat Orchestra and Marlborough Civic orchestra in the percussion session. More >>
Waste Fee Changes From 1 July Reflect Rising Costs
Friday, 29 May 2026, 9:19 am | Marlborough District Council
The cost of buying a Council rubbish bag will increase from $1.85 to $3.75 to reflect the true cost of landfill disposal. There is no disposal charge for these bags at Blenheim Transfer Station. More >>
Drive Like Cops Are Around This Long Weekend
Friday, 29 May 2026, 8:58 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council has joined forces with Police, NZTA and ACC throughout April and May to promote the national initiative. Sergeant Josh Clauson of Blenheim Police said the campaign urged drivers to take a simple but powerful step. More >>
Redwood Pass Road Watermain Upgrade Underway
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 10:18 am | Marlborough District Council
The project is part of Council's ongoing programme to upgrade water infrastructure and improve network reliability across the district. More >>
Demand High For Water Addressing In The Marlborough Sounds
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 11:28 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Road Naming and Addressing Coordinator Belinda Darrell said the demand received confirmed this was a welcome initiative. More >>
Council Services On King’s Birthday Weekend
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 1:43 pm | Marlborough District Council
All Council waste facilities including transfer stations, the Recycling Centre, Hazardous Waste Centre and Dump Shop will operate as normal. More >>
Councillors Vote To Support Ferries Investment
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 11:25 am | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Nadine Taylor thanked the 73 people and organisations who made a submission to the consultation process. More >>
Council’s Community Grants Process Streamlined
Monday, 25 May 2026, 9:17 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Community Partnerships Advisor Jodie Griffiths said the application process would now be separated into Community Grants and Arts and Heritage Partnership Grants. More >>
Have Your Say On Changes To Council’s Gambling And TAB Venue Policy
Friday, 22 May 2026, 1:13 pm | Marlborough District Council
The policy, first introduced in 2004, is required by law to be reviewed at least every three years. More >>
Future Of Work Expo Showcases Career Pathways
Monday, 18 May 2026, 8:55 am | Marlborough District Council
Project Manager Kate Gaines said the event was created to connect young people with career and employment opportunities right here in Marlborough. More >>
A New Route For Marlborough Roads
Friday, 15 May 2026, 9:41 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Roads System Manager Wayne Oldfield said the organisation had undertaken an extensive programme of negotiations and tendering, including renegotiating the deliverables of the existing NOC, since Council had confirmed the new direction. More >>
Council Agrees Annual Plan Budget
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 4:32 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Nadine Taylor said councillors had decided to defer a number of items of expenditure in order to reduce the impact on ratepayers this year. More >>
Search Begins For Marlborough Waters Inaugural Board Members
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 11:56 am | Marlborough District Council
The new water organisation will be called Marlborough Waters Limited and it is 100 per cent owned by Marlborough District Council. More >>
Spring Creek Community Meeting Coming Up
Friday, 8 May 2026, 2:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
The stop banks were damaged in the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake and 2021 and 2022 floods. While repairs have been carried out, they remain vulnerable. More >>
Wet Weather Impacts Marlborough Roads; Strong Winds Forecast
Friday, 8 May 2026, 2:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
Opouri Road from the start of the road and Tunakino Valley Road at French Pass are now closed due to flooding. More >>
Major Upgrades To Flood Monitoring
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 1:50 pm | Marlborough District Council
The three-year programme, part of a $96.8 million nationwide investment announced last year, targets nine priority hydrometric monitoring sites identified in the 2025 Environmental Monitoring Flood Network Risk and Resilience Review. More >>
Public Meetings For Ferries Funding Proposal Next Week
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:17 pm | Marlborough District Council
Representatives from Council, Port Marlborough, Ferry Holdings Ltd and Marlborough Roads will be there to answer your questions. Information materials on the funding proposal and ferries redevelopment project will also be available. More >>
Heritage Festival Coming Up
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 8:50 am | Marlborough District Council
The event spans two weekends with 36 events reaching all corners of the district. More >>
Mayor Hosts Chinese Ambassador On First Marlborough Visit
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 3:02 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough has a highly successful sister region relationship with Ningxia, China, established in 2017. Mayor Taylor said it was her great pleasure to host the Chinese Ambassador. More >>
Urgent Repairs Required On Thomas Road Bridge
Friday, 1 May 2026, 2:01 pm | Marlborough District Council
The previously unseen damage means extensive underpinning repair work is required urgently, Marlborough Roads Area Manager Wayne Oldfield said. More >>
