Media Releases

Long Term Plan decisions move Sounds roading recovery forward

Mayor Nadine Taylor and councillors discussed the 365 public submissions received on Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024 to 2034 yesterday.

Interim solution agreed for Destination Marlborough

Following the collective resignation of the chairman and board of Destination Marlborough in September 2023, four commissioners were appointed to govern the organisation.

Council launches new Heritage Marlborough programme

​Marlborough District Council has decided to accept the Marlborough Historical Society’s (MHS) offer to reset the relationship between the two parties.

Wairau Plain GNS Science Research Presentation

The ability of the past to inform the future is behind new research into Wairau Plain sediments dating back 12,000 years.

Media Update #4 - Aratere Grounding

Media Update #3 - Aratere Grounding

​The Aratere has been successfully refloated.

Media Update #2 - Aratere Grounding

​Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has announced that an attempt to refloat the Arater will be made this evening around 9.00 pm, at high tide.

Media Update #1 - Aratere Grounding

Marlborough’s Harbourmaster has confirmed that the Aratere, currently aground in Picton Harbour, will not be refloated yet.

Watch what you burn

​Cooler winter weather sees more outdoor fires around Marlborough which can harm people’s health and affect the environment.

New guide shines light on Matariki events in Marlborough

A new event programme showcasing the celebration of Matariki in Marlborough is about to hit the shelves.

Marlborough Library Te Kahu o Waipuna - ‘Let Kids Be Kids’ booking

Comment from Mark Wheeler, Marlborough District Council Chief Executive

Renwick water treatment plant completed

​Renwick’s water treatment plant in Terrace Road is now operational.

Te Kahu o Waipuna takes out architecture award

Tthe Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery, has taken out the public architecture category in the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Local Awards.

Get ready to register your dog

It’s that time of year again when your four-legged friend needs to be registered.

Wither Hills draft management plan ready

The future management of the Wither Hills Farm Park goes out for public consultation next week.

Bumper Winter Events Guide out now

If you want to know what’s on in Marlborough this winter, look no further than the Winter Events Guide.

Budget funding for tugboat study welcomed by councils

Funding for a feasibility study into acquiring an ocean-going tugboat has been welcomed by Greater Wellington and Marlborough District Council.

New library art gallery building takes out national awards

Te Kahu o Waipuna - Marlborough’s new library and art gallery building - won three awards at the Master Builders Association Commercial Project Awards held in Wellington on Friday.

Drinking? Don't drive

New Zealanders continue to get behind the wheel after drinking, with alcohol being a major factor contributing to deaths and serious injuries crashes in Marlborough.

Get on board the Picton bus

​Marlburians are encouraged to get on board a new, extended Picton bus service including Saturdays.