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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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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 >>
Grovetown Lagoon Management Plan Approved
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 2:11 pm | Marlborough District Council
The draft Te Whānau Hou Grovetown Lagoon Management Plan went out for consultation last year with 34 submissions received. More >>
Spotlight On Pests: Marlborough’s Monthly Pest Watch Launches
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 5:08 pm | Marlborough District Council
Chilean needle grass (CNG) remains one of Marlborough’s most challenging pest plants, with infestations in Picton, Wairau, Waihopai, Ward, Awatere, Seddon, and Blenheim. More >>
Market Street Revamp Reaches Milestone
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 8:49 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s CBD Portfolio Holder Councillor Ben Stace said it was fantastic news that this section of Stage 1 of the Market Street Revamp was reopening “right on schedule and just in time for Daylight Savings”. More >>
Building Energy Resilience, One Community At A Time
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 4:49 pm | Marlborough District Council
Small Townships Programme Sub-committee portfolio holder Councillor Brian Dawson said nine sites were chosen in Marlborough to receive the installations with EECA allocating $396,000 to the region. More >>
Market Street Revamp - Maxwell Road Lane Closure From Tomorrow
Monday, 21 September 2026, 12:28 pm | Marlborough District Council
From Tuesday 29 September to Wednesday 4 October the northern end of Scott Street will also be closed. A detour via Kinross Street will be available. These closures will remain in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More >>
Survey Shows Resident Satisfaction Remains Strong
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 2:58 pm | Marlborough District Council
The 2026 survey found 68% of residents are satisfied with Marlborough District Council's overall performance, consistent with results from 2024 and slightly above the 2025 level. More >>
Have Your Say On Council’s Draft Cemeteries Management Plan
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 12:07 pm | Marlborough District Council
“The draft plan provides a consistent decision-making framework to guide the maintenance, management & development of Council administered cemeteries,” said Parks and Open Spaces Manager Ms Jane Tito. More >>
New Freshwater Flora And Fauna Field Guide Launched
Friday, 11 September 2026, 1:32 pm | Marlborough District Council
For Council’s Team Leader Land and Water Peter Hamill and Freshwater Ecosystems Scientist India Hamill the analogy ‘the elver doesn’t swim far from the eel’ might be more appropriate. More >>
Marlborough Waters Board Update - Kevin Lavery
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 10:16 am | Marlborough District Council
“Due to a significant increase in the demands of my work commitments in Tauranga, I have decided that I am no longer able to take up the board role with Marlborough Waters,” said Kevin Lavery. More >>
Regional Tourism Boost Benefits Marlborough
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 1:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
Destination Marlborough General Manager Tracey Green said Marlborough was represented in five of the six initiatives announced by Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston this week. More >>
Nominations Close This Friday For The Marlborough Civic Honours Awards
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 1:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
A selection panel appointed by the mayor and including representatives of community organisations will decide on the final recipients. Not all nominees will necessarily receive an award. More >>
Working For Nature Grants Awarded
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 2:17 pm | Marlborough District Council
All applicants have now been advised of the funding decisions. More >>
Marlborough Waters Board Welcomed At Mihi Whakatau
Friday, 4 September 2026, 9:21 am | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Nadine Taylor said the mihi whakatau was an appropriate way to formally welcome the board and recognise the beginning of its work together. More >>
