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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]
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 >>
Advanced Modelling Shows Reduced Coastal Inundation Threat In Lower Wairau
Friday, 1 May 2026, 12:53 pm | Marlborough District Council
“The updated modelling is testament to Marlborough’s proactive approach to climate resilience. By building a stronger evidence base, we are equipping our community and decision-makers with the tools they need to adapt to changing coastal risks." More >>
Slow Down At Zebra Crossings
Friday, 1 May 2026, 9:17 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Multi Modal Advisor Charlotte Campbell-Lamerton says her focus is on reducing speed around zebra crossings, particularly near schools. More >>
Kenepuru Road Closures Return To Extended Hours
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 4:31 pm | Marlborough District Council
Moetapu Bay Road crews have finished a retaining wall, installed six new culverts and two road retreats. Three new retaining walls have been built between Mahau and Onahau roads. More >>
Partial Closure Of Stadium 2000 Pools Until Sunday 26 April
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 4:44 pm | Marlborough District Council
Stadium 2000 takes water quality and customer safety very seriously, and this precautionary closure reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards. More >>
Temporary Recycling Plant Now Up And Running
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 2:57 pm | Marlborough District Council
Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas said the temporary Blenheim site had been up and running, at slower output rates, for a month. He thanked EcoCentral for their support in the wake of the fire. More >>
Have Your Say On Alcohol Control Areas
Monday, 20 April 2026, 10:45 am | Marlborough District Council
A new ACA in Renwick would extend from Alma Street including part of High Street and extending to Inkerman Street. More >>
Have Your Say On Ferry Redevelopment Financing
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 10:51 am | Marlborough District Council
Submissions will open for one month from 17 April until 5pm on 19 May. Submitters can also choose to speak at hearings scheduled for 20 and 21 May. More >>
Council Services On Anzac Weekend
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 8:32 am | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough District Council (MDC) has announced changes to its services for the Anzac Day weekend, with the holiday observed on Monday, April 27. More >>
Water Addressing On The Way For The Marlborough Sounds
Monday, 13 April 2026, 8:28 am | Marlborough District Council
Council has worked closely with Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) to ensure the new system aligns with New Zealand’s Addressing Standards. More >>
Market Street Revamp Project To Refresh Blenheim’s Town Centre
Friday, 10 April 2026, 3:08 pm | Marlborough District Council
Work is programmed to start in June from Main Street to Wynen Street. Construction will be undertaken in stages with works to be completed prior to Christmas. More >>
Cyclone Vainui - Heavy Rain Watch Issued For Sounds And Eastern Marlborough
Friday, 10 April 2026, 2:13 pm | Marlborough District Council
Surface flooding may occur around the region and the Blenheim stormwater network could be put under pressure, depending on the intensity of rainfall. More >>
Mowat Street And Ward Street Watermain Upgrades Start Next Week
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 1:59 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Projects Engineer Damith Chanaka said the work was part of the continuing upgrade of services and replacement of ageing infrastructure. More >>
Council To Strengthen Morgans Road No 2 Bridge
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 8:37 am | Marlborough District Council
The bridge, built just after the Second World War, was structurally assessed late last year and a full closure of the aging structure to vehicles was recommended for public safety reasons. More >>
