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 5]

The Rising Tide Of Marine Restoration In Aotearoa - Free Public Talk

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 10:58 am | Marlborough District Council

The free event is at the Lansdowne Hub, Lansdowne Park, Blenheim on Thursday 27 November at 6.30pm. More >>

Harbourmaster Issues Wreck Declaration For Golden Lea

Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 1:02 pm | Marlborough District Council

During the strong winds last Thursday, the vessel dragged anchor, drifted and then ran aground in the Mahakipawa Arm, Pelorus Sound, Captain Oliver said. More >>

Picton’s London Quay Ready For Summer Influx

Friday, 24 October 2025, 10:56 am | Marlborough District Council

Council’s Project and Contract Manager Maighan Watson said the holiday weekend traditionally marked the start of the summer visitor season, making timely completion a key project milestone. More >>

Power Outages Remain In Marlborough; Wind Gusts Reach Forecast Levels - Marlborough Emergency Management

Thursday, 23 October 2025, 2:30 pm | Marlborough District Council

Ferries and any other vessel over 500 GRT have been suspended by the Harbourmaster due to strong winds in Picton Harbour. More >>

Delay Travel Today

Thursday, 23 October 2025, 9:54 am | Marlborough District Council

A Red Strong Wind Warning for Marlborough from Cape Campbell southwards (including the Kaikoura coast) and a Strong Wind Warning – Orange is in force for the rest of Marlborough from 6am to 4pm today. More >>

Delay Travel This Thursday Due To Strong Wind Warning

Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 3:14 pm | Marlborough District Council

Metservice have forecast severe gale northwesterlies with damaging gusts of up to 130km/h in exposed places with a high chance of upgrading to a Red Warning from 6am to 4pm Thursday. More >>

Picton Truck Park Opens

Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 12:17 pm | Marlborough District Council

Twelve overnight parking spaces, suitable for truck and trailers, are now available on site and a brand-new ablutions block is in place with pay-to-use showers, laundry, toilets and cooktops. More >>

New Website Celebrates The Last Ship Of Her Kind

Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 10:19 am | Marlborough District Council

Owned by Council and supported by the Edwin Fox Preservation Trust, which helps fund the preservation of the historic ship, the Edwin Fox is a nineteenth-century sailing ship that carried people and goods around the globe. More >>

Get Your Caps And Lids Sorted

Friday, 17 October 2025, 2:21 pm | Marlborough District Council

Council’s Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas said kerbside recycling legislation required the removal of lids and while a national recycling scheme for the collection of these existed, it focussed on New Zealand’s larger centres due to volumes. More >>

Chlorination Begins In Blenheim

Thursday, 16 October 2025, 2:33 pm | Marlborough District Council

Council is also installing four chlorine-filtered water stations, located at Forest Park Drive (Rifle Range car park), Lansdowne Park, A & P Park (Alabama Road) and Horton Park. Signage will be in place at each. More >>

Mayor Nadine Taylor Wins Second Term - Marlborough District Council

Saturday, 11 October 2025, 3:26 pm | Marlborough District Council

Marlborough voted to remove the Māori Ward, which will take effect from the next elections in 2028. More >>

Council Releases 2025 River Health Update

Friday, 26 September 2025, 9:12 am | Marlborough District Council

A promising 71 per cent of sites Council monitored have satisfactory water quality, with the Water Quality Index (WQI) scoring higher in the west and north catchments, where native vegetation thrives. More >>

Council Seeks Contractors For Marlborough Sounds’ Road Maintenance

Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 12:19 pm | Marlborough District Council

“As part of the transition, road maintenance in the Sounds will be removed from the NOC contract, meaning work there will be tendered for and delivered through contestable local packages. The new contract will run from April 2026 to June 2029.” More >>

Council Biosecurity Showcases Strong Results Amid Challenges

Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 10:10 am | Marlborough District Council

Over the past year, 35 Pest Management Plan programmes were completed across more than 1,000 properties, ranging from high country stations to urban backyards and coastal zones. More >>

Haven’t Got Your Voting Papers?

Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 1:57 pm | Marlborough District Council

“Council’s reception at 15 Seymour Street Blenheim will also be open to assist people with special votes or drop offs from 9am - 12noon on election day - Saturday 11 October – in person only, not by phone,” Mr Heiford said. More >>

Nominations Open For Youth Civic Award

Friday, 19 September 2025, 1:38 pm | Marlborough District Council

“These awards celebrate the passion, commitment and success of our rangatahi who have made a significant contribution to their community through volunteering,” Natalie said. More >>

Resident Satisfaction Maintained

Thursday, 18 September 2025, 1:43 pm | Marlborough District Council

Thirty-seven out of 49 services (76%) rated by residents achieved satisfaction of 60% or above, with 10 services achieving 80% satisfaction or higher, consolidating the generally positive sentiment across most service areas seen in recent years. More >>