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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]
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 >>
Further Progress For Marlborough’s Environment Plan As Marine Farming Provisions Made Operative
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 11:14 am | Marlborough District Council
Council will publicly notify an operative date for the newly approved provisions, in accordance with statutory requirements. More >>
Council Services Over Easter
Friday, 27 March 2026, 12:57 pm | Marlborough District Council
All Council waste facilities including transfer stations, the Recycling Centre, Hazardous Waste Centre and Dump Shop will be closed on Good Friday but open normal hours on the other days. More >>
Council Adopts Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 12:46 pm | Marlborough District Council
Allowing Easter Sunday trading is one way Council can support visitor-related trade and associated services for the benefit of the region. More >>
African Feather Grass Found At Blenheim Business Park
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 9:52 am | Marlborough District Council
Landowners are encouraged to contact Council as early as possible if they suspect they have an infestation on their property. Early reporting allows Council to map, monitor, and carry out control work before the plant can spread further. More >>
Marlborough Mayor Congratulates Lucy Blakiston - Young New Zealander Of The Year
Friday, 20 March 2026, 3:17 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Taylor said Lucy’s success across digital media, publishing and global storytelling reflects both her talent and a deep connection to her roots. More >>
Marlborough Heritage Festival To Return This May
Friday, 20 March 2026, 12:08 pm | Marlborough District Council
Following huge success last year, the festival is returning even bigger, spanning two weekends and reaching all corners of the district. More >>
Working For Nature Grants Open In April
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 11:15 am | Marlborough District Council
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm on Thursday 30 April and all applicants will be notified of their results by July 2026. Only online applications are accepted. More >>
Mayor Seeks Legislative Safeguard For New Marlborough Environment Plan
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 1:14 pm | Marlborough District Council
“I’m calling on MPs to protect Marlborough’s status as its own planning region and to safeguard our new planning framework - both are critical to the region’s economy and longterm sustainability.” More >>
Jetty Set, Go! Waitaria Bay Has A New Wharf
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 11:49 am | Marlborough District Council
The jetty, in Kenepuru Sound in Marlborough, was damaged by a landslide in the August 2022 storm. More >>
Oil Spill Exercise Underway In Picton
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 10:20 am | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough Harbourmaster Captain Jake Oliver said the exercise’s aim was to test the region’s oil spill response capacity. More >>
