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 10]

Northbank Road Access For Residents

Monday, 7 July 2025, 5:13 pm | Marlborough District Council

During openings, the slip will be monitored and if conditions change and it is deemed unsafe, the road will not open. More >>

Council Votes To Establish New Water Services Organisation

Monday, 7 July 2025, 2:39 pm | Marlborough District Council

Mayor Taylor noted that almost all of Marlborough’s townships need upgrades to pipelines, pump stations and wells, with treatment plant upgrades required in Blenheim, Havelock, Riverlands and Awatere. More >>

Marlborough Region Transitions To Recovery - MDC

Friday, 4 July 2025, 3:36 pm | Marlborough District Council

The Notice of Local Transition period, under Section 94B of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, took effect at 3.30pm today and ends on 1 August unless it is extended or ends before then. More >>

Northbank Road Access Times Confirmed

Friday, 4 July 2025, 11:26 am | Marlborough District Council

Access is currently for light vehicles only (no trucks). People wishing to walk or cycle through must also do so during these times. More >>

Candidate Nominations Open Today

Friday, 4 July 2025, 10:04 am | Marlborough District Council

Completed nomination documents must be received by the Electoral Officer no later than 12 noon on Friday 1 August 2025. Each nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of $200 (incl. GST). More >>

Change To Marlborough Library Opening Hours

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 3:32 pm | Marlborough District Council

Fixed term staffing levels were introduced in December 2022 to facilitate the move to the new library with the operation now aligned to meet community demand. The change in operating hours will affect a small number of users. More >>

Weather Watch Continues But Rainfall Lower Than Expected

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 2:42 pm | Marlborough District Council

A slip on Northbank Road is being assessed and a decision will be made by Marlborough Roads engineers tomorrow morning whether the road can be opened temporarily to allow residents access. There are 97 properties and about 250 people living beyond the ... More >>

Avoid All Non-Essential Travel Today

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 11:44 am | Marlborough District Council

Heavy rain is currently falling in Rai Valley. From Pelorus Bridge to Canvastown there is a risk of flooding possibly closing SH6. If issues arise in Pelorus, we may see the closure of Daltons Bridge and Te Hoiere Roads. More >>

Prepare For Heavy Rainfall Across Marlborough Today

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:21 am | Marlborough District Council

All of Marlborough is likely to be affected by rainfall today, with northern Marlborough under an Orange Rain Warning. The ground is already saturated - it won't take much rainfall to bring localised flooding. More >>

Expect Surface Flooding Tomorrow

Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 4:17 pm | Marlborough District Council

The heavy rainfall last week generated record high groundwater levels across the eastern Wairau Plain, Rarangi, Riverlands, Southern Valleys, Northbank and Wairau Valley. More >>

Work Begins On Picton’s London Quay Next Week

Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 1:57 pm | Marlborough District Council

Council’s Project and Contract Manager, Maighan Watson said the project would deliver a “landscape refresh” of London Quay, alongside essential infrastructure upgrades including streetlight upgrades, water main renewals, and road resurfacing. More >>

Northbank Road Access Open To Light Vehicles, Closed Tonight And Tomorrow

Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 12:06 pm | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough District Council Media announced Northbank Road access is open to light vehicles but will be closed tonight and tomorrow. With the incoming rain expected tomorrow, the road will be closed from 6pm tonight until it is deemed safe to reopen, possibly on Friday. More >>

Northbank Road Slip Shows Region Still Vulnerable

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 4:55 pm | Marlborough District Council

MetService is forecasting more rain for Marlborough and Tasman later in the week. We still have a state of local emergency declared in Marlborough, land is saturated and, in some areas, unstable so we may still see slips causing consequences for our ... More >>

Mayor Welcomes Ferries Agreement

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 2:20 pm | Marlborough District Council

Confirmation that the Dublin Street overbridge will be built and paid for by central government as part of the wider project is great news for Picton and the Marlborough region. More >>

Large Slip Closes Part Of Northbank Road

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 2:15 pm | Marlborough District Council

The rock fall came down overnight approximately 2km from the start to the road, prior to the Onamalutu Road turn off. The road is now closed affecting access for residents on the other side. More >>

Have Your Say On The Future Of Picton’s Powerhouse Reserve

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 9:08 am | Marlborough District Council

The buildings include the former isolation ward from Picton Hospital built in 1930, the Thorburn Gallery which was built in the early 1900s and once part of the Weka Pass Railway Station near Waipara and six boat sheds relocated from Picton Marina ... More >>