Media Releases
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Sport and arts funds open for applications
Media ReleasesAre you part of a rural sports club or team or involved in the arts?
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Wither Hills Farm Park users urged to be aware of fire risk
Media ReleasesDespite some rain forecast over the next week, the hot weather is set to continue in Marlborough and Council is asking people to take care when using the Wither Hills Farm Park.
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Council services at Red
Media ReleasesLike the rest of New Zealand, Marlborough moved to the Red level of the Covid-19 Protection Framework (the traffic light system) at 11.59 pm on Sunday 23 January.
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Have a say on the health of your town centre
Media ReleasesEvery two years the Marlborough District Council takes the temperature' of the central business district in Blenheim and Picton.
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Summer visitors to Marlborough reminded to school up on road access
Media ReleasesDaytime restrictions in Controlled Access areas along the Kenepuru Road resume from next week as work on complex sites such as Portage Heights continues.
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Turning rubbish into power
Media ReleasesOur region's rubbish could lead to future power generation at the Council's Bluegums Landfill site.
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Feedback due soon for Draft Responsible Control Camping Bylaw 2022
Media ReleasesNow's your chance to provide feedback on the Marlborough District Council's Draft Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2022.
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Ferry Precinct Redevelopment financing consultation - public meetings
Media ReleasesMembers of the public wishing to find out more about Council’s proposal to finance Port Marlborough’s share of the Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment are invited to attend a public meeting.
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Murphys Road infrastructure works get underway
Media ReleasesInfrastructure works to support the future expansion of housing and other developments in the Springlands area in north west Blenheim are starting this week.
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How’s your health, Blenheim and Picton CBDs?
Media ReleasesEveryone needs a check-up from time to time - and the CBDs of Blenheim and Picton are no exception.
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Ferry Precinct Redevelopment financing consultation - public meetings
Media ReleasesMembers of the public wishing to find out more about the Council's proposal to finance Port Marlborough's share of the Waitohi Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment is invited to a public meeting.
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Judicial review of freedom camping bylaw
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council has welcomed the High Court's decision released on 23 December.
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Waitohi Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment financing consultation
Media ReleasesSubmissions are now open for the public to comment on whether the Council should raise a loan to finance Port Marlborough's share of the Waitohi Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment.
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Marlborough’s Draft Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2022
Media ReleasesConsultation on the Council's Draft Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2022 is underway and now's the time to have your say on the issue.
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On the road again
Media ReleasesMarlborough has been a hive of activity since the July storm event with crews working around the clock to repair damaged roads.
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Support local this Christmas
Media ReleasesWith just over two weeks to go until Christmas Day now's the time to get your shopping sorted.
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My Vaccine Pass requirement varies in Marlborough
Media ReleasesAt this time Marlborough District Council does not intend to introduce My Vaccine Pass at all Council premises.
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Report identifies sources of Te Hoiere/Pelorus sedimentation
Media ReleasesMarlborough District Council recently commissioned NIWA to study sediment sources in Te Hoiere/Pelorus Sound using the latest scientific techniques.
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Marlborough roads recovery – 2 December update
Media ReleasesThe 17 July storm damaged 460kms of road in different locations around Marlborough, causing more than 1,350 faults.
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New Grovetown Lagoon management plan a step closer
Media ReleasesA new reserve management plan for the Grovetown Lagoon is one step closer with work due to begin on the draft.