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 4]

Wooden Sculpture In Picton Removed

Friday, 13 March 2026, 3:06 pm | Marlborough District Council

Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Manager Nicola Neilson said the wooden sculpture was rotten and had become a public safety hazard, so the difficult decision had been made to remove it. More >>

Springlands Wastewater Pump Stations Upgrade

Monday, 9 March 2026, 10:01 am | Marlborough District Council

Temporary traffic management measures - including lane closures, road closures, footpath closures, and detours - will be in place throughout the construction period. More >>

Blenheim Water Discolouration To Ease With Further Hydrant Flushing

Friday, 6 March 2026, 3:20 pm | Marlborough District Council

The next phase will involve a flushing programme targeting areas of the network where older cast iron water mains are predominant. More >>

Marlborough District Council To Consult On Consent Fee Changes For 2026/2027

Friday, 6 March 2026, 1:39 pm | Marlborough District Council

Council confirmed a series of proposed changes at its Environment and Planning Committee meeting yesterday and is seeking public feedback on the proposals from Tuesday, 7 April until 5pm on Thursday, 7 May. More >>

Morgans Road Bridge #2 Closing To Vehicles

Friday, 6 March 2026, 9:31 am | Marlborough District Council

Work will begin on modifying the old bridge from March 16 and it will reopen to walkers and cyclists by the end of March. More >>

Council To Consult Rural Awatere Community On Future Water Supply

Thursday, 5 March 2026, 12:17 pm | Marlborough District Council

The Awatere water supply serves approximately 330 homes in a rural mixed-use area. More >>

Repair Work Ongoing Following Last Winter’s Weather Events

Friday, 27 February 2026, 10:40 am | Marlborough District Council

The June event caused minor to moderate damage to stopbanks, channels and drainage infrastructure across the district with many of these impacts made worse by the July event. More >>

Staged Replacement Of Street Trees For Blenheim Town Centre

Thursday, 26 February 2026, 12:02 pm | Marlborough District Council

Councillor Brian Dawson, who chairs the committee, said the assessment found that while largescale removal was not justified, a small number of trees are causing issues. More >>

Disposing Of Household Chemicals Safely

Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:36 am | Marlborough District Council

Always read the label, follow the instructions and use protective equipment if required. When you come to dispose of household chemicals, do the right thing as otherwise the impact can be negative on your health and our environment. More >>

Have Your Say On Easter Sunday Shop Trading

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 11:53 am | Marlborough District Council

The proposed policy does not apply to the sale or supply of alcohol which is regulated separately. More >>

Red Seas And Blue Glow: What’s Behind Marlborough’s Algal Blooms

Friday, 13 February 2026, 1:43 pm | Marlborough District Council

While areas of red water may appear concerning, Katie Littlewood, Senior Coastal Scientist said marine algal blooms are common at this time of year and generally harmless. More >>

Alterations Coming For Eltham Road Cycle Lane

Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 12:18 pm | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough Roads System Manager Wayne Oldfield said the Eltham Road cycle lane was created in 2017 to separate cyclists, vehicles and pedestrians along the busy street, next to Whitney Street School and Blenheim Playcentre. More >>

Grab Your Ticket To Marlborough’s Summer Music Events

Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 3:50 pm | Marlborough District Council

Samantha Young, Council’s Events & Community Partnerships Manager said there is something for everyone. More >>

Health Check Finds Positive Changes For Town Centres

Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 11:33 am | Marlborough District Council

The health check, undertaken every two years since 2011 for Blenheim and 2013 for Picton, measures a range of parameters including business composition, environmental quality, street vitality, user surveys and consumer spending. More >>

Council Services On Waitangi Day

Thursday, 5 February 2026, 10:18 am | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre will be closed on Friday. The libraries will be open normal hours on the other days. More >>

Recovery Works Resume On Marlborough Roads

Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 1:40 pm | Marlborough District Council

Across the Marlborough Sounds, crews returned to sites in French Pass, Kenepuru, Port Underwood and Queen Charlotte Drive in January, working under stop/go traffic management. More >>

Preserving The Future Of The Edwin Fox

Thursday, 29 January 2026, 2:53 pm | Marlborough District Council

Councillors at the Strategy and Community Partnerships committee meeting today received two reports about the vessel - the first a report on Year One of the Edwin Fox Strategic Plan 2024-2027 and the second, the Edwin Fox Preservation Project Report. More >>