Media Releases

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.

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.

New Council chief executive starts

Marlborough District Council has a new chief executive, John Boswell

Council ratifies 10-year Marlborough Regional Land Transport Plan

Marlborough’s Regional Transport Committee (RTC) has approved the Marlborough Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-2034 which was ratified by full Council today.

Taylor River rabbit control starts

Pindone poison, an anticoagulant in bait form, is to be laid at specific areas on the Taylor River Reserve from next Friday (9 August).

Wither Hills submissions close soon

Balancing soil conservation and native plantings with recreational use and farming is the aim of the Wither Hills draft management plan, now open for submissions.

Long standing Marlborough cultural treasure award to live on

Council has assumed guardianship of the Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award with the support of the Economic, Finance and Community (EFC) Committee at June’s meeting.

Queen Charlotte Drive 1-hour closures early next week

​On Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 July, Marlborough Roads Recovery have planned closures on Queen Charlotte Drive, from the Moenui Road intersection for 500m towards Havelock.

Springlands stormwater work about to start

Work is about to start on the first stage of the Murphys Creek stormwater upgrade, meaning possible disruption for residents.

Chilean needle grass rust fungus approved

A rust fungus that affects Chilean needle grass could help slow the spread of the highly invasive weed in Marlborough.

Marlborough Roads JV wins national collaboration award

Marlborough Roads Joint Venture (MRJV) has taken out the award for collaboration at the New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards 2024.

Extraordinary Council meeting to address insurance premium increases

Marlborough District Council will meet next Thursday 11 July to discuss increases in insurance cover for the current financial year. The meeting is from 8.30am.

Community Grants Fund benefits grassroots groups

​Council’s Community Grants Fund, with up to $280,000 available, opens today for applications.

Dalton’s Bridge full closure from Monday 1 July

​From Monday 1 July, Dalton’s Bridge, at the western end of Kaiuma Bay Road, will be closed to all traffic to allow for bridge abutment repairs.

Council services on Matariki - Friday 28 June

Council's Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30 pm on Thursday 27 June and will reopen on Monday 1 July at 8.30 am.

Wheelie bins all go 1 July

Marlborough’s new kerbside collection begins on Monday with wheelie bins replacing Council rubbish bags.