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Recycle your containers with Council

Marlborough is now a collection point for the Food and Beverage Carton Recycling Scheme (FBCRS).

Marlborough’s Regional Land Transport Plan opens for consultation soon

Long Term Plan community consultation update

People will soon get the chance to find out more about Council’s planned expenditure in its Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034.

New truck park planned for Picton

​Trucks waiting for ferries may have an alternative to parking on Picton streets if a facility in Waitohi Domain is built.

Wairau River toxic algae warning

Council is warning the public to watch out for toxic algae in the Wairau River.

Wairau Diversion freedom camping site reopens

The Wairau Diversion has reopened to the public after the dry weather and damage from an accidental fire closed the site in early January.

Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grants open on Monday

The 2024/25 Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme opens for online applications on Monday, 1 April.

John Boswell appointed chief executive

​Marlborough District Council has appointed a new chief executive after an extensive national advertising campaign and thorough recruitment process.

Picton and Waikawa water restrictions lifted

Water restrictions in Picton and Waikawa have now been lifted.

Wither Hills Farm Park opens

Walkers and cyclists can return to the Wither Hills from today (Wednesday).

Picton’s Dublin Street to reopen soon

Mayor Nadine Taylor says KiwiRail’s decision to re-instate the level crossing and reopen Dublin Street in Picton is welcome news.

Long Term Plan community consultation meeting dates

​People will soon get the chance to find out more about Council’s planned expenditure in its Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034. Submissions open from 4 April to 6 May.

Common passage plan coming for commercial vessels in Sounds

A new common passage plan to standardise the route all large commercial ships take through the Marlborough Sounds is a great example of collaboration, says Council’s Harbourmaster.

Maximum vessel lengths for Tory Channel established

​For the safety of vessels, their crew and cargo, the Marlborough Harbourmaster has issued a direction that sets a maximum length for any new vessels looking to use the Tory Channel/Kura Te Au.

Long Term Plan proposal agreed

People will soon have the opportunity to have their say on Council’s planned expenditure in its ten year plan.

Wheelie bins are here

New wheelie bins – which replace plastic rubbish bags – are being wheeled out in Marlborough.

Council proposes draft Long Term Plan budget

The Long Term Plan 2024/2034 will go out for public consultation from 4 April to 6 May and include public meetings and hearings; dates and locations will be confirmed.

Kaihautū joins Council

Johnny Joseph has joined Council as Kaihautū, responsible for facilitating partnerships with iwi and promoting collaborative and positive engagement with Māori within the Marlborough region.

Mayor welcomes appointees to independent ferry service advisory group

Mayor Nadine Taylor has welcomed the appointments to the Ministerial Advisory Group tasked with providing independent advice and assurance on the future of KiwiRail’s inter-island ferry service.

Let’s Get It Sorted: Rubbish bags on borrowed time

Wheelie bins are coming which means from 1 July 2024 Council rubbish bags will no longer be collected kerbside in Marlborough.