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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 6]
Marlborough Artists Invited To Inspire This Waitangi Day
Friday, 12 September 2025, 3:20 pm | Marlborough District Council
Anyone can submit their design - the only requirement is that it aligns with the theme, ‘What does Waitangi mean to you, your whānau and your community?’. More >>
Marlborough Airport Welcomes Originair’s New Christchurch Route
Friday, 12 September 2025, 12:21 pm | Marlborough District Council
Christchurch to Blenheim is an important route for Marlborough, for everything from tourism to health care, said Matt Kerr, Marlborough Airport’s Chairman. More >>
Marlborough Airport Welcomes Originair’s New Christchurch Route
Friday, 12 September 2025, 12:21 pm | Marlborough District Council
Christchurch to Blenheim is an important route for Marlborough, for everything from tourism to health care, said Matt Kerr, Marlborough Airport’s Chairman. More >>
Help Marlborough Top The ShakeOut 2025 Leaderboard
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 9:59 am | Marlborough District Council
ShakeOut is an annual, self-run, earthquake and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation) drill; an opportunity to learn and practise the correct actions to take during such emergencies. More >>
New Advisory Group To Help Guide Destination Marlborough
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 10:02 am | Marlborough District Council
“The advisory group will ensure that our sector’s voice is at the forefront of our decision-making. It will support the prioritisation of the Marlborough Destination Management Plan and help guide us on this journey,” Ms Green said. More >>
Mayor Welcomes New NZ King Salmon Investment
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 11:58 am | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Taylor said Marlborough District Council had assisted the company with planning advice and due diligence on the Cloudy Bay site. More >>
It’s Time To Vote!
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 8:50 am | Marlborough District Council
You can vote by either posting your voting papers in any NZ Post or DX Mail postbox or dropping them into an orange voting bin, available in 15 locations around Marlborough. More >>
Blenheim Pipe Flushing For Chlorination Preparation Begins
Monday, 8 September 2025, 9:16 am | Marlborough District Council
Around 1200 hydrants in Blenheim and Marlborough Ridge will be flushed over a five-week period from today. Each hydrant takes around 30 minutes to be flushed. More >>
Marlborough Wins Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027
Friday, 5 September 2025, 10:58 am | Marlborough District Council
The successful conference bid was supported by Wine Marlborough, Business Events Marlborough (part of Destination Marlborough), and Tourism New Zealand Business Events. More >>
Marlborough Election Candidate Videos Now Live
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 11:35 am | Marlborough District Council
Electoral Officer Dean Heiford said the videos were a great innovation and give voters a good insight into who the candidates are and what they stand for. More >>
Unauthorised Drone Use Endangers Everyone
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 1:08 pm | Marlborough District Council
It’s a timely reminder that a drone is an aircraft, and their operators are pilots with responsibilities under the Civil Aviation Act 2023. Drones are prohibited from operating within four kilometres of an airport without approval. More >>
Mayor Welcomes Government Support For Regional Airlines
Monday, 1 September 2025, 12:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Taylor said Marlborough District Council had been working closely with Sounds Air and advocating to the Government on the need for regional airline support. More >>
Road Map For Marlborough’s Regional Public Transport Network
Monday, 1 September 2025, 10:16 am | Marlborough District Council
Multi Modal Advisor to the Marlborough District Council Charlotte Campbell-Lamerton said this was the public’s opportunity to have their say on the region’s public transport service now and in the future. More >>
Grovetown Playground Project To Go Ahead
Friday, 29 August 2025, 10:51 am | Marlborough District Council
The land, designated as a reserve, will serve as a vital link between the Whale Trail cycle way, Grovetown School and the popular Grovetown Lagoon. It will be transformed into a multigenerational recreational space for the community More >>
Green Waste Collection To Reopen Friday
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 9:25 am | Marlborough District Council
Residential customers were asked to hold on to their green waste while urgent repairs were carried out at the Blenheim Transfer Station, off George Conroy Drive. More >>
Port Underwood Road To Re-Open
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 11:16 am | Marlborough District Council
In preparation for the road’s reopening, grading, signage installation and other minor works are programmed this week. This will be followed by final specialist inspections prior to the road opening. More >>
Preserving The Edwin Fox’s Future
Friday, 22 August 2025, 2:59 pm | Marlborough District Council
Manager Heritage Marlborough Liz Ward said the visit laid the groundwork for Council’s phased redevelopment plan by establishing a team of experts to guide the preservation of the vessel. More >>
Warning After Rubbish Truck Fire
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:29 pm | Marlborough District Council
Butane cannisters, gas bottles and helium cylinders should not be put in any kerbside bins as they can cause fires. More >>
London Quay Businesses Open As Revamp Hits Halfway
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 9:04 am | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Project and Contract Manager Maighan Watson said the London Quay Revitalisation Project was focussed on essential infrastructure upgrades, while delivering a landscape refresh of London Quay. More >>
Additional Wilding Conifers Funding For Molesworth Welcome
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 3:26 pm | Marlborough District Council
Wilding Conifers - often called Wilding Pines or pest conifers - are invasive trees that have spread from plantings and seeds spread decades ago. They were initially planted to prevent soil erosion, provide windbreaks, or for unmanaged forestry activities. More >>
