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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.
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Watch What You Put In Your Recycling And Waste
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 8:37 am | Marlborough District Council
Make sure anything that is not recyclable doesn’t go into the recycling bin but into the general waste. If in doubt leave it out. Recycling is all about quality so only put it in the recycling bin if you are sure it can be recycled. More >>
Removal Of Grove Arm Waste Bin Recommended
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 2:00 pm | Marlborough District Council
Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas said, as part of the waste management and minimisation services provided by Council, it was agreed the Grove Arm would have a Remote Transfer Station (RTS). More >>
Hazardous Waste Centre Can Accept Recalled Coloured Sand
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 9:33 am | Marlborough District Council
Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas said the HWC will accept double bagged or double wrapped asbestos for safe disposal. More >>
Chilean Needle Grass: A Growing Threat During Seeding Season
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 11:13 am | Marlborough District Council
The plant’s sharp seeds pose serious risks to livestock, causing blindness in lambs and damaging pelts, meat, and wool. More >>
New Navigation Bylaw Now In Place
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 8:47 am | Marlborough District Council
The bylaw was passed at October’s full Council meeting and applies to all vessels operating within the Marlborough region, including commercial, recreational and support craft. It replaces the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2023. More >>
Taylor River Bridge Night Works
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 10:41 am | Marlborough District Council
Construction will run through until December 12 and will mostly be carried out at night from 7.30pm to 5.30am from Sunday to Thursday. More >>
Have Your Say On The Annual Plan 2026-27
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 2:56 pm | Marlborough District Council
Simply use your smart phone or computer to tell us about your big idea or worthwhile project. Go to www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/have-your-say-consultations The feedback period closes on 28 November 2025. More >>
University Students Share Vision For Nelson Square
Friday, 31 October 2025, 12:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
The exhibition runs from Wednesday October 23 to November 19 with community feedback invited on each of the concepts through this link Reimagining Nelson Square via a QR code. More >>
Mayor And Councillors Sworn In, Committee Memberships Confirmed
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 3:03 pm | Marlborough District Council
Nadine Taylor began her second term as Marlborough mayor today and her first task was to swear in the newly elected and returning councillors. More >>
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 >>
