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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 11]
Stop Bank System Shows Its Resilience - Marlborough Emergency Management
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
There continues to be widespread surface flooding throughout the region. Travel is still not recommended unless absolutely necessary. If travel is required, please drive with extreme caution and to the road conditions. More >>
Evacuated Residents Can Return Home - Marlborough Emergency Management
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1:21 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Emergency Management, Council and response agencies are currently working throughout the province to ascertain damage particularly in the Awatere, Wairau Valley, Northbank and Waihopai areas. More >>
Monitoring Continues In Marlborough Tonight - Marlborough Emergency Management
Friday, 27 June 2025, 8:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
The evacuation order for affected streets in Spring Creek township remains in place overnight and will be reassessed tomorrow morning. The Wairau River has peaked and is now tracking down. More >>
Be Prepared To Evacuate - Lower Terrace, Renwick
Friday, 27 June 2025, 3:22 pm | Marlborough District Council
If required to evacuate, stay with family or friends as a first option. Anyone unable to arrange their own accommodation can go to the Civil Defence Centre (CDC) at Stadium 2000, Blenheim More >>
Evacuation To Continue Overnight For Spring Creek
Friday, 27 June 2025, 2:05 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor and Minister for Emergency Management and Response Mark Mitchell visited Spring Creek township this morning to see firsthand the effects of heavy rain which has been falling since last night. More >>
Road Users Advised To Avoid Travel If Possible
Friday, 27 June 2025, 10:42 am | Marlborough District Council
An Orange Heavy Rain Warning issued by MetService New Zealand is still in place for Marlborough, through to 6pm this evening Friday 27 June. More >>
Parts Of Blenheim Sewer Network Overloaded
Friday, 27 June 2025, 9:14 am | Marlborough District Council
NZ Transport Agency are urging drivers to plan for bad weather driving conditions on the region’s roads including considerable surface flooding around the region. More >>
Precautionary Evacuation Proceeding For Spring Creek, Marlborough
Friday, 27 June 2025, 8:22 am | Marlborough District Council
A Civil Defence Centre providing community support and information is opening at Stadium 2000 in Blenheim from 9am. Tuamātene Marae at 2518 State Highway 1, Grovetown opened at 7am where hot drinks and kai are available. More >>
Civil Defence Centre To Open Tomorrow - Marlborough Emergency Management
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 7:38 pm | Marlborough District Council
Residents are encouraged to stay with friends and family as their first port of call. This evening, Civil Defence and emergency services staff went door-to-door in the township to inform residents of the evacuation advice. More >>
Precautionary Evacuation Advised For Spring Creek Tomorrow Morning
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 4:20 pm | Marlborough District Council
The region is expecting significant rainfall especially about the ranges. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h or more, expected from Thursday late afternoon. More >>
New Environment Plan Approved
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 10:38 am | Marlborough District Council
The new plan approved the regional coastal plan provisions of the PMEP that weren’t subject to appeal and referred those provisions to the Minister of Conservation for approval. It also approved the remaining PMEP provisions that were not under appeal. More >>
Heavy Rain Watch Issued For Marlborough Tomorrow And Friday
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 3:37 pm | Marlborough District Council
The forecast is for periods of heavy rain with amounts that may approach or exceed warning criteria, particularly about the Richmond and Bryant ranges. There is a high chance this watch will be upgraded to a Heavy Rain Warning. More >>
A Big Day Out In The Sounds
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 9:33 am | Marlborough District Council
A key strategic event for Destination Marlborough, the Big Day Out remains an iconic event for the region hosted every year in June. While in town, most agents took part in two post-event itinerary options providing an invaluable opportunity to experience ... More >>
Wheelie Bins One Year On
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 12:09 pm | Marlborough District Council
“Marlburians have been impressive in their recycling efforts, but when we look at the recyclables still going to the landfill, we can do even better, and we need to.” More >>
Rates Rebate Scheme Eligibility Changes Coming
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 10:56 am | Marlborough District Council
As a result of the Government’s recent Budget announcements, the income threshold to be eligible for the maximum rebate for SuperGold cardholders and their households will increase to $45,000. This takes effect from 1 July for the 2025/2026 rating ... More >>
Marlborough District Council Services On Matariki - Friday 20 June
Monday, 16 June 2025, 11:02 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm Thursday 19 June and reopen on Monday 23 June at 8.30am. The Bluegums landfill will only be open between 8am and 12pm on Friday. More >>
Sounds Recovery Work Tracking Well
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 12:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
The Marlborough Roads Recovery Team, a joint venture between NZTA, Marlborough Roads, Fulton Hogan and HEB Construction, was set up in August 2021 following the July storm to repair and restore the network. It has been one of the largest roading recovery ... More >>
Guide To Matariki Events In Marlborough
Monday, 9 June 2025, 10:41 am | Marlborough District Council
Arts, Culture and Heritage Manager Nicola Neilson said the guide was full to the brim with events around the region from 14 to 22 June. More >>
Marlborough Environment Plan Reaches Milestone
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 12:20 pm | Marlborough District Council
The proposed plan consolidates three management plans for the region into one comprehensive document, outlining what people can do on their land and how it may be developed. It also guides how individuals, businesses and the community can utilise public resources ... More >>
Council Purchases Strategic CBD Site
Friday, 30 May 2025, 9:14 am | Marlborough District Council
This purchase is about future proofing a vital part of Blenheim’s town centre for future development opportunities. The site is next to an iconic Council asset – Te Kahu o Waipuna – a special building which has quickly established itself as ... More >>
