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Energy efficiency funding scheme suspended

Council’s energy efficiency and clean heating loan scheme will be suspended for any new loans from 29 February.

​National mountain bike event riding into Picton

Mountain bikers from around New Zealand will converge on Picton this Sunday 18 February for Round Four of the Mountain Bike New Zealand National Cross Country Series 2024.

Don’t feed the gulls - BBA and Council

The Blenheim Business Association and Marlborough District Council are leading the call to encourage people to stop feeding seagulls in the town centre.

Checking the health of our town centres

A spot check of the health of our town centres is the focus of Council’s ‘Marlborough Town Centre Health Check’.

Queen Charlotte Drive closures paused

Due to machinery breakdown, planned daytime construction closures on Queen Charlotte Drive, near Cullen Point, Mahakipawa Hill will not be in place from today to Monday 12 February

Airport going green - have your say

Marlborough Airport is on a sustainability journey, exploring greener options for the future.

Council greenhouse gas emissions fall

Council’s Climate Change Sub-committee met yesterday to receive a report on the Council’s latest emissions inventory

World-leading technology will aid Tory Channel mariners

A groundbreaking visual aid providing real-time guidance for mariners on current and tide conditions in Tory Channel/Kura te Au goes live on Marlborough District Council’s website on Monday.

Water restrictions ease in Picton and Waikawa

As water restrictions ease in Picton and Waikawa, residents and visitors are still encouraged to save water and make ‘every drop count.’

Extreme fire risk in the upper Taylor River Reserve

Extreme fire risk in the upper Taylor River Reserve

Taylor River management ‘a careful balancing act’

Removal of aquatic vegetation is underway in parts of the Taylor and Lower Opaōa rivers, with Council’s weedcutting boat busy working until the end of January.

Disposing of batteries safely

Fire risk is front of mind during summer but did you know you might be creating a fire risk by disposing of batteries in your household waste?

Queen Charlotte Drive closures

Daytime road closures are planned for Queen Charlotte Drive from 7 February for up to three weeks.

Water restrictions continue in Picton and Waikawa

Every drop counts - that’s still the message to Picton and Waikawa residents and visitors who are being asked to continue to save water.

Warnings at Rai Falls and Omaka River for toxic algae

Keep saving water in Picton and Waikawa

More savings needed as Picton & Waikawa heed call to reduce water use

Picton and Waikawa residents have heard the call to make every drop of water count but are being encouraged to do more, with demand still outstripping the town’s supply.

Dire need for water savings in Picton and Waikawa

Every drop counts - that’s the message from Marlborough District Council to Picton and Waikawa residents who have been asked to urgently reduce their water consumption.

Wither Hills Farm Park closed

The Wither Hills Farm Park is closed to the public from tonight.

Water restrictions for Picton and Waikawa

Council is asking Picton and Waikawa residents to limit their sprinkler use to alternate days until further notice.