News
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Seaweek success at Momorangi Bay
Marlborough MattersNewsMany families had a great day exploring and connecting with the sea at a Seaweek event hosted by Envirohub Marlborough in Momorangi Bay.
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Annual Plan update
Marlborough MattersNewsNinety suggestions from the public were received through Council’s new annual plan engagement process.
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Calling all radio operators
Marlborough MattersNewsMarlborough Amateur Radio Club is running training sessions for people keen to gain their amateur radio license on 10 and 11 May.
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New chapter for women in construction
Marlborough MattersNewsThe launch of the Top of the South chapter of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is an exciting development for all women working in construction in both regions.
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Tendo exchange students in town
Marlborough MattersNewsFour students and a teacher from Marlborough’s Japanese sister city enjoyed the sights of Marlborough over seven days in March.
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International author visiting Picton Library
Marlborough MattersNewsAustralian author Isobelle Carmody is visiting Picton Library next Monday
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High standards in Marlborough Environment Awards
Marlborough MattersNewsPeople making an extraordinary impact on the environment will be recognised at the 2024/25 Port Marlborough – Marlborough Environment Awards.
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Making playful use of public spaces
Marlborough MattersNewsEncouraging people to be more playful and giving public spaces more playability is Lesley McIntosh’s responsibility.
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2025 Marlborough Multicultural Festival
Marlborough MattersNewsThe weekend’s Marlborough Multicultural Festival was once again a huge success.
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New citizens welcomed
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-five people from 12 countries have been officially welcomed to Marlborough.
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Tails are wagging in Picton
Marlborough MattersNewsIt’s a great time to be a dog in Picton.
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Social buzz at seniors’ expo
Marlborough MattersNewsThe annual Marlborough Seniors’ Expo was hugely successful again this year.
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The piercing problem of Chilean needle grass
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil is continuing to tackle Chilean needle grass, a high-threat and invasive weed with serious implications for the local environment and economy.
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Health of Marlborough estuaries revealed
Marlborough MattersNewsA report to Council’s Environment and Planning Committee about the health of the region’s 13 estuaries has revealed several important findings.
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New citizens welcomed
Marlborough MattersNewsTwenty-six people from 12 countries have been officially welcomed to Marlborough.
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Sport & Recreation Community Activity Fund open now
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s 2024/2025 Sport & Recreation Community Activity Fund is open now and accepting applications for activities held before 28 February 2026. There is $30,000 available for allocation each year.
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Safer boating workshops
Marlborough MattersNewsCouncil’s Nautical and Coastal Team, with funding from Maritime New Zealand, is providing a final Safer Boating Workshop in Picton on 13 April.
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Mayor welcomes Havelock loan funding
Marlborough MattersNewsOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones attended the Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival last weekend .
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Heritage workshops coming up
Marlborough MattersNewsIf you have an interest in protecting Marlborough’s history, Council welcomes your input to a new 10-year Marlborough Heritage Strategy at a series of upcoming community workshops.
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Invasive woolly nightshade found in Springlands
Marlborough MattersNewsThe invasive pest plant woolly nightshade has been found on a property in the Blenheim suburb of Springlands.
