Media Releases

Marlborough Roads update

Following last night’s rainfall Marlborough Roads reports there is surface flooding throughout Marlborough’s roading network. Road users are advised to travel cautiously.

Evacuation alert lifted for Spring Creek, near Blenheim

Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) advises that the evacuation advice for affected Spring Creek residents has been lifted.

Evacuation alert issued for part of Spring Creek, near Blenheim

Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) is advising some residents in the township of Spring Creek near Blenheim to evacuate their homes by 9.00 am tomorrow morning.

Long Term Plan opens for public consultation

Marlburians are encouraged to make a submission on the Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034 from tomorrow 11 April until 5pm on 13 May.

Full complement of iwi representatives on Council committees

The appointment of iwi representatives to all the Marlborough District Council’s standing committees continues a long-standing Council commitment to have local iwi at the table.

Former library new home for tech hub

Marlborough’s new technology and innovation hub will be up and running in the old Blenheim library building later this year.

Book launch for ‘extraordinarily ordinary’ Edwin Fox

The release of a book about the Edwin Fox celebrates the ship and her role in connecting the world in the latter part of the 19th century.

Recycle your containers with Council

Marlborough is now a collection point for the Food and Beverage Carton Recycling Scheme (FBCRS).

Marlborough’s Regional Land Transport Plan opens for consultation soon

Long Term Plan community consultation update

People will soon get the chance to find out more about Council’s planned expenditure in its Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034.

New truck park planned for Picton

​Trucks waiting for ferries may have an alternative to parking on Picton streets if a facility in Waitohi Domain is built.

Wairau River toxic algae warning

Council is warning the public to watch out for toxic algae in the Wairau River.

Wairau Diversion freedom camping site reopens

The Wairau Diversion has reopened to the public after the dry weather and damage from an accidental fire closed the site in early January.

Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grants open on Monday

The 2024/25 Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme opens for online applications on Monday, 1 April.

John Boswell appointed chief executive

​Marlborough District Council has appointed a new chief executive after an extensive national advertising campaign and thorough recruitment process.

Picton and Waikawa water restrictions lifted

Water restrictions in Picton and Waikawa have now been lifted.

Wither Hills Farm Park opens

Walkers and cyclists can return to the Wither Hills from today (Wednesday).

Picton’s Dublin Street to reopen soon

Mayor Nadine Taylor says KiwiRail’s decision to re-instate the level crossing and reopen Dublin Street in Picton is welcome news.

Long Term Plan community consultation meeting dates

​People will soon get the chance to find out more about Council’s planned expenditure in its Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034. Submissions open from 4 April to 6 May.

Common passage plan coming for commercial vessels in Sounds

A new common passage plan to standardise the route all large commercial ships take through the Marlborough Sounds is a great example of collaboration, says Council’s Harbourmaster.