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New Government parking penalties apply from 1 October

Council has been tasked by Central Government with implementing new infringement fees announced earlier this week.

Waitohi Picton’s Dublin Street and Broadway now open

Picton residents and visitors can again travel directly across town via Dublin Street with the road reopening to both traffic and pedestrians on 29 August.

National gravel bed river project’s final findings due out

The results of a four-year Gravel Bed Rivers (GBR) National Research Project will be presented in Blenheim on 10 September.

Council votes to retain Māori wards

Marlborough District Council has voted unanimously in favour of retaining Māori wards.

Council adopts 2024-34 Long Term Plan

Marlborough District Councillors adopted the Long Term Plan 2024-34 (LTP) at a special emergency meeting of Council today.

Consultation opens on Marlborough CDEM Group Plan

It has never been more important to be prepared.

Emergency Meeting of Council – Adoption of the 2024-34 Long Term Plan

The Marlborough District Council will hold an Emergency Meeting at 8.30 am on Monday 2 September 2024.

Extraordinary Meeting of Council – Marlborough Māori Ward

Northbank Road closed tomorrow

Northbank Road is currently reduced to one lane following a rockfall earlier today, approximately 2km from the start of the road.

Picton Library and Service Centre Change of Hours

Commencing 1 September 2024 Picton Library and Service Centre will open at 8.30 am each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The opening time each Wednesday remains at 9.00 am.

Queen Charlotte Drive closer to completion

The road to recovery for Queen Charlotte Drive has taken a large step ahead with the completion of two complex sites between Havelock and Moenui Road on Queen Charlotte Drive this month.

Enduring environmental gains from Jobs for Nature funding

Environmental runs on the board will endure despite the funding for the Jobs for Nature Restoring and Protecting Flora Project coming to an end.

Only rain goes down the drain - let’s keep our waterways clean

Marlborough residents are being reminded that ‘only rain goes down the drain’ following a series of pollution events in a Springlands waterway.

Calling all artists – it’s Chorus cabinet time

A brightly coloured artwork that transformed a grey telecommunications cabinet in Old Renwick Road was a family project that spanned the generations.

Marlborough flies high at airline’s mayoral forum

Mayor Nadine Taylor flew Marlborough’s flag at the Air New Zealand Mayoral Forum held in Auckland recently.

Korean delegation visits Marlborough

A delegation from South Korea was in Marlborough recently as part of a regional tour.

Blenheim Sewage Treatment Plant

Please be advised that occasionally a green colour may be observed from the discharge at the Blenheim Sewage Treatment Plant.

Council’s first quarter rates instalment delayed

If you have been looking out for your next rates instalment, please be assured it is coming but there is a delay.

Marlborough’s swimming spots in good shape

Water quality at Marlborough coastal and river sites is generally good according to Council’s latest Recreational Water Quality update.

New category for Environment Awards

The Marlborough Environment Awards has a new Electrification and Energy Efficiency category announced in time for the 2024/2025 awards round.