All News, Notices and Media Releases
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Environment grants open in August
Media ReleasesNow in its second year, the Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme will open for online applications on 2 August.
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Illegal firewood removal from Reserve Land at SH6 Wairau Bridge
Media ReleasesSince the storm event Council rangers have noticed individuals taking firewood from the river reserve land at the State Highway 6 Wairau Bridge.
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Roading update - repairs to Kenepuru Road and Queen Charlotte Drive
Media ReleasesRoading update - repairs to Kenepuru Road and Queen Charlotte Drive will take months.
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Dogs allowed back in town from Sunday 1 August
Media ReleasesFrom Sunday 1 August our four-legged friends will be allowed back into Blenheim's CBD.
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Minister Faafoi sees damage; State of Local Emergency lifted
Media ReleasesActing Minister of Emergency Management the Hon Kris Faafoi was in Marlborough this morning to assess the damage to the region caused by the recent storm.
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Marlborough’s State of Local Emergency to be lifted tomorrow
Media ReleasesThe Emergency Management team is moving into the recovery phase as a period of more settled weather is predicted during the rest of the week.
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Marlborough Weather Update 26 July 2021
Media ReleasesThe team at Marlborough's Emergency Management Operations Centre is continuing to keep an eye on the weather situation which is expected to pass through the region quickly today.
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Marlborough Weather Event Update 25 July
Media ReleasesThe team at Marlborough's Emergency Operations Centre is keeping an eye on a weather system expected to bring rain to Rai Valley.
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Marlborough Weather Event Update 24 July
Media ReleasesRecovery efforts are continuing this weekend with roading and river stop bank repairs being carried out today.
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Marlborough Does the Mahi
Media ReleasesIf a region could be measured by the compassion of its residents, Marlborough would be off the scale, says Marlborough Mayor John Leggett.
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Park closures due to recent storm
Media ReleasesLast weekend's significant weather event combined with ongoing rain this week has left its mark on Marlborough's sports parks.
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State of Local Emergency extended in Marlborough
Media ReleasesThe state of local emergency has been extended until 12.20 pm on Saturday 31 July in Marlborough.
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New Grovetown Lagoon management plan will strengthen the mahi
Media ReleasesNot everyone knows but Marlborough has a special taonga.
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Stop Banks Off Limits to Vehicles - Selmes Road to SH1
Media ReleasesMarlborough's stopbank system and river reserves from Selmes Road to State Highway 1 (SH1), and covering all roads in between, are now off limits for vehicles.
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Mayoral Relief Fund to assist regional storm recovery
Media ReleasesMarlborough Mayor John Leggett has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to assist the region in its storm recovery effort following the weekend's event.
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Marlborough Weather Event Update 22 July
Media ReleasesMarlborough's recovery effort is continuing with agencies and contractors working hard to connect communities still isolated.
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Marlborough Weather Event Update 21 July
Media ReleasesThe team at Marlborough's Emergency Operations Centre is keeping an eye on a small, fast moving weather system expected to bring rain to Marlborough this evening.
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Bailey bridge to be installed at Waihopai Valley Road
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has confirmed that a temporary Bailey bridge will be installed at Waihopai Māori Ford, until a new bridge can be built.
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Marlborough weather event update 20 July
Media ReleasesMarlborough's recovery from the weekend's storm continues.
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Havelock sewer pipes repaired - stay out of water until it clears
Media ReleasesThe sewer pipe in Havelock along Mahakipawa Road to the oxidation ponds was damaged during the flooding.