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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 7]
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 >>
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 >>
