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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]
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 >>
Northbank And Onamalutu Roading Recovery Update
Monday, 18 August 2025, 4:38 pm | Marlborough District Council
There is some risk remaining, however, and in the event of any large rockfalls or heavy rain, this additional access will need to be reassessed. If the road is deemed unsafe at any time, the road will be closed and an update sent via Antenno and Council’s ... More >>
Embrace Marlborough’s Newcomers This Welcoming Week
Monday, 18 August 2025, 12:47 pm | Marlborough District Council
“This is going to be another exciting Welcoming week. We have many favourite events from last year returning plus some great new additions,” Heather said. More >>
Greenwaste Collection Closed 18 To 31 August
Friday, 15 August 2025, 11:28 am | Marlborough District Council
The greenwaste collection area will be closed from 4pm on Sunday 17 August, reopening at 8am on Monday 2 September. More >>
NZTA Confirms Funding Assistance For Marlborough Road Repairs
Friday, 15 August 2025, 9:28 am | Marlborough District Council
This Financial Assistance Rate (FAR) will be 91 per cent for response activities and 81 per cent for recovery activities. More >>
Council Adopts Water Services Delivery Plan
Friday, 8 August 2025, 11:53 am | Marlborough District Council
The WSDP sets out the intended service delivery models and associated investment requirements. Drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services will be delivered through a new water services organisation (WSO). More >>
UV Treatment Contract Signed For Havelock Water Supply
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 4:48 pm | Marlborough District Council
Costs are expected to be in the range of $750K, some of which will be recoverable through the reuse of equipment for the new permanent plant to be opened at a new site in 2028. The budget set aside in Council’s Long Term Plan for Havelock’s ... More >>
New Bylaw Important Step Towards Getting Marlborough’s Waste Sorted
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 2:34 pm | Marlborough District Council
The new bylaw, approved by full Council today, replaces the Waste Bylaw 2017 which had been superseded by legislative changes and the region’s new kerbside collection service, Council’s Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas said. More >>
Future Plan In Place For Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 1:52 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Manager Parks and Open Spaces Jane Tito said it was the first time the 1.2-hectare reserve, popular for picnicking, swimming and boat launching, had a formal management plan in place. Council is required to do this under the Reserves Act. More >>
