All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Council’s groundwater report released
Marlborough MattersNewsThe latest Groundwater Quantity State of the Environment Report has been released.
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Picton turns out for seniors’ expo
Marlborough MattersNewsIt was a day of connection and discovery at the inaugural Picton Seniors' Expo at the Port Marlborough Pavilion in November.
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Going into bat for pekapeka
Marlborough MattersNewsPekapeka, New Zealand’s long-tailed bat, may be small but the importance of their survival is weighty when it comes to native species preservation.
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Peter Yealands’ passing - comment from Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor
Marlborough MattersMedia Releases“Peter Yealands was a Marlborough-born innovator".
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Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award nominations open today
Marlborough MattersNewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is now inviting nominations for the next Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure.
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Marlborough Airport wins top sustainability award
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Airport has, alongside Wellington Airport, won the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award for their joint bid to host New Zealand’s first all-electric aircraft with Air New Zealand.
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Seymour Square annuals giveaway
Marlborough MattersNewsTwice each year, Council gardeners plant thousands of annuals in the flower beds of Seymour Square.
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Generous Lego donation to library
Marlborough MattersNewsA generous donation of Lego by Blenheim man Russell Hopkins has boosted the LEGO collection at Marlborough Libraries.
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Council waits to change proposed Marlborough Environment Plan
Marlborough MattersNewsOn 25 October this year, the Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Act took effect.
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Skips at Recycling Centre to go
Marlborough MattersNewsThe red skip bins at the Blenheim Recycling Centre are being removed due to people abusing them.
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Sounds shellfish bed study completed
Marlborough MattersNewsA case study on considerations for restoring shellfish beds in Tōtaranui/ Queen Charlotte Sound has been completed.
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Marlborough students create welcoming posters for RSE workers
Marlborough MattersNewsStudents from four Marlborough primary schools have put their artistic skills to work, creating a collection of welcoming posters for the region’s newest arrival of RSE workers.
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Kenepuru Road restrictions to be lifted from 17 December
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesMarlborough District Council is pleased to advise that access restrictions can be lifted for Kenepuru Road from Tuesday 17 December.
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Public Notice for changes to Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2022
Public NoticesPublic notice is given of the following minor changes to the Marlborough District Council Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2022.
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Seddon water leak fixed, supply back to normal
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesThe leak in the water main was fixed overnight. The water main had burst and was affecting water supplies in Seddon, Seaview, Grassmere, Blind River and Marfells Beach.
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Awatere and Seddon residents urged to conserve water for 24 hours
Marlborough MattersMedia ReleasesA leak in the Marama Road water main in Seddon means residents need to urgently conserve water
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Proposed Temporary Road Closure – Car Club Sprint Races
Temporary Road ClosurePublic NoticesOn Sunday 26th January 2025 the following road is proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic for the purposes of Marlborough Car Club Sprint Races:
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Tech hub management contract signed
Marlborough MattersNewsInnovate Marlborough, Council’s Economic Development Team, has announced the signing of a management contract for the Marlborough Tech and Innovation Hub.
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Discussing the future path of Destination Marlborough
Marlborough MattersNewsPublic meetings have been held around Marlborough, including Picton (pictured), to discuss the future of visitor industry support services as part of the Destination Marlborough Future Path Project.
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Protect our paradise — keep your boats clean
Marlborough MattersNewsIf you’re planning to explore our coastal waters this summer, now is the time to prepare your vessel and gear to protect our paradise from biosecurity risks.
