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Council and Committee Meetings

The following meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Copies of the agendas will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

Spaces still available on Safer Boating Workshops

A few spots remain on a series of free safer boating workshops being offered this summer by Council’s Nautical and Coastal Team.

Keep footpaths clear of vegetation

Now is a good time to get out the clippers and prune back any branches or vegetation overhanging the footpath from your property.

Assets and Services Committee meeting

​The Assets and Services Committee meeting is on Tuesday 28 January at 9.00am.

Expressions of Interest sought

Council is seeking expressions of interest from parties wanting to lease the vacant site at 25 Park Terrace.

Explore Marlborough’s parks and tracks this summer

Marlborough’s iconic Wither Hills play host to many of the region’s favourite walks - its various options making them a wonderful destination for many.

Seeking pirates for summer reading adventures

Marlborough District Libraries is excited to share its fun pirate adventure summer reading programme.

Rārangi revamped

The Rārangi community has celebrated the opening of the revamped outdoor area next to the fire station and community hall.

Water main upgrades in Francis Street and Lakings Road

As part of Council’s continued service upgrades, two sections of water main in Blenheim are to be replaced.

New citizens welcomed

Twenty-seven people from 12 countries have been officially welcomed to Marlborough.

Shake out winners

​Picton Preschool and Gill McFarlane are the Marlborough winners in the national ShakeOut competition, run in conjunction with ShakeOut last month.

Marlborough Summer Activity Guide

​If you're new to Marlborough and wondering what's on offer during the summer months, call in to Council and pick up a Marlborough Summer Activity Guide for Newcomers from Customer Services.

Temporary exclusion zone inner Picton Harbour

Picton inner harbour (highlighted zone in photo) is temporarily reserved and has a temporary speed bylaw uplifting for the Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club’s Maritime Festival demonstration on 20 Jan 2025

Foreshore fun this summer

​Picton’s water play area looks set to be in hot demand again this summer as temperatures soar.

Queen Elizabeth II Award of Music

Summer boating safety to be promoted

​Council has received $15,000 to support safer boating.

Watch out for toxic algae

​This time of year sees the return of toxic algae in rivers and streams.

Piano gifted to library

​Performers at Te Kahu o Waipuna have a new digital piano thanks to a generous donation from local music identities Tony and Coral Thiel.

Summer swimming at our best spots

​Summer has arrived with temperatures soaring into the 30s the first week of December.

Marlborough Airport aims to reduce landfill waste by one-third

​With passengers back at pre-pandemic levels at Marlborough Airport, the piles of waste headed for landfill have returned.