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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 3]
Marlborough Biosecurity Expert Features In National Marine Pest Video
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 11:25 am | Marlborough District Council
Liam says the Marlborough Sounds faces particular pressure from visiting vessels, many of which come from high-risk areas. More >>
Bringing Student Art Into Blenheim’s Town Centre
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 11:08 am | Marlborough District Council
“This year, as part of Council’s Space Create initiative, we have decided to expand the exhibition beyond the Marlborough Art Gallery into Blenheim’s town centre." More >>
Rain Damage Closes Farm Park Access
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 11:16 am | Marlborough District Council
Erosion from heavy rain has created dangerous holes in places, forcing the closure of the track, which is mostly used by mountain bikers and walkers. More >>
Words Left Unsaid Inspire Talking Walls Project
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:44 pm | Marlborough District Council
From now until 4 September, Herb + Olive Café in Blenheim’s High Street will host a talking walls style pop-up event by local artist Raffaela Dragani. More >>
Council Backs Marlborough-Kaikōura Head Start Proposal
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 1:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council backs Headstart Proposal (Photo/Supplied) Marlborough District Councillors today voted unanimously to submit a joint proposal with Kaikōura District Council to the Government's Head Start initiative, taking the first formal step toward establishing ... More >>
Preparing For Blenheim Wastewater Pipe Relining
Friday, 31 July 2026, 1:38 pm | Marlborough District Council
From Monday 3 August, contractor March Cato will be pressure-cleaning and conducting a CCTV inspection of 7.2km of pipelines to identify any faults. This work needs to be done before the pipes are relined later in the year. More >>
Council Approves Next Step In Exploring Marlborough-Kaikōura Proposal
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 1:15 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Taylor said exploring the Head Start pathway allows Council to better understand the possible governance, financial, representation and service delivery impacts, before making any further decisions. More >>
Market Street Revamp Rolls Into Stage 2
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 9:28 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Project and Contract Manager Maighan Watson said the commencement of Stage 2 would see Market Street north closed to all vehicles between High Street and Alfred Street from Monday 10 August through to late November. More >>
Sounds Communities’ Chance To Meet Roading Contractors
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 10:45 am | Marlborough District Council
The way in which roads in the Sounds are managed and maintained changed on 1 July with three new Sounds roading maintenance contractors, each looking after a different zone. More >>
Investment Pays Off For Recreational Water Health
Monday, 27 July 2026, 11:11 am | Marlborough District Council
The results highlight the effectiveness of targeted investment in land and water management and provide valuable information to support future infrastructure and catchment management decisions, Senior Environmental Scientist Steffi Henkel says. More >>
New Purpose For Market Street Pavers
Friday, 24 July 2026, 3:36 pm | Marlborough District Council
Chloe Abernethy from JBL Environmental Ltd, which runs the Dump Shop and salvage yard, said it was great to be able to offer the pavers a second chance at life. More >>
Board Appointed To Lead Marlborough's New Water Services Organisation
Friday, 24 July 2026, 11:00 am | Marlborough District Council
Warren McNabb has been appointed Board Chair, alongside four independent directors - Kevin Lavery, Pat Dougherty, Rōpata Taylor and Murray Strong - following a competitive selection process. More >>
Marlborough Libraries Go Fine Free
Friday, 24 July 2026, 7:31 am | Marlborough District Council
Libraries Manager Glenn Webster said fining library users undermined one of the core principles of public libraries - the provision of free and universal access to information. More >>
Consultation Opens On Review Of East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 4:06 pm | Marlborough District Council
The bylaw restricts vehicle access along much of the coastal corridor, whilst allowing limited access for specific vehicle types and activities in designated areas. More >>
Survey Reminder: Marlborough 2055 – What Matters To You?
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 2:56 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Nadine Taylor said it was important that anyone who has an interest in Marlborough’s future has an opportunity to have their say. More >>
Upcoming Public Workshops - Marlborough District Council
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 2:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
The public and media representatives are welcome to attend the following workshops on 23 July and 6 August, online via Microsoft Teams, or in person at Council Chambers. More >>
Slower Speeds Around Schools To Keep Marlborough Kids Safe
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 10:31 am | Marlborough District Council
The variable speed limits will apply at all schools on local roads in the region, operating for one hour at the start and end of each school day during term time. More >>
Marlborough Bus Fares Increase
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 9:23 am | Marlborough District Council
Public transport costs in Marlborough have increased due to inflation, fuel prices and maintenance expenses. To date these have been absorbed by NZTA and Council. More >>
Second Survey Seeks Feedback On Marlborough-Kaikōura Amalgamation Proposal
Monday, 20 July 2026, 12:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
The survey follows Kaikōura District Council's decision on 15 July to pursue a joint proposal with Marlborough under the Government's Head Start initiative, part of its Simplifying Local Government reforms. More >>
Invitation To Council Workshop - 1pm, Thursday 16 July
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 3:15 pm | Marlborough District Council
This workshop is open to the public. Workshops are informal and held for information sharing, discussion and building understanding, and not for decision making or resolution. More >>
