Kenepuru & Central Sounds Residents Association

30/09/2026

Update on the sunken boat in Waitaria Bay.

29/09/2026

Just received this email from Marlborough Roads Recovery:

Kia ora,
Kenepuru Road Summer Construction Closures Update

Construction closures will pause on Kenepuru Road for the peak summer season over the holiday period.

From Linkwater to Portage, there will be no planned road closures from mid-October until Tuesday 7 February 2027.

Between Portage and Sandy Bay, planned road closures will finish on Friday 18 December and resume on Tuesday 7 February 2027.

Closures on side roads will follow the same dates and operating times as the section of Kenepuru Road they connect to.

Construction closures on Kenepuru Road will resume following Waitangi weekend.

From Tuesday 7 February to Tuesday 27 April 2027, planned closures between Linkwater and Sandy Bay will operate at reduced closure times:

Monday to Thursday: 9.00am to 12.00pm, 12.30pm to 3.00pm, and 3.05pm to 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am to 12.00pm, 12.30pm to 3.00pm

For more information on the Marlborough Roads Recovery Project, subscribe to the weekly newsletter here:
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/marlborough-roads-recovery
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https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/.
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Kindest
Ingrid Masters│ Communications Advisor │ Marlborough Roads Recovery │P: 027 209 6560

29/09/2026

Sharing this update from Marlborough District Council regarding the incident at Waitaria Bay today. Let's hope the fuel leakage stays minimal and the refloat goes smoothly tomorrow.

23/09/2026

In case you haven't done this yet - please fill out the survey from the Marlborough District Council about the proposed sites for the remote transfer stations in the Kenepuru Sound.

Find and participate in activities run by Marlborough District Council

11/09/2026

Notes from the Meeting with the new road contractors in Waitaria Bay on 19 August 2026 (minutes provided by Olivia Bowers-Galt, Fulton Hogan). Thanks for your patience while we waited for these to come through!

Access the full PDF documents here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19FTJtke5kJ5W5NX5ua30Eq5P6pO9t8ar?usp=drive_link

30/07/2026

22/07/2026

We had our committee meeting yesterday. The following points were on the agenda:
The Marine and Roading sub-committee reports
The proposed feedlot at the heads
The security camera project in Linkwater

Want to have your say and stay up to date with what's happening in our area? Join the KCSRA today to stay informed and get involved: https://kcsra.org.nz

15/05/2026

The way in which roads in Marlborough are managed and maintained is changing from 1 July.

Marlborough Roads is moving to a new Integrated Delivery Model (IDM) with HEB and Fulton Hogan, aligning with how road maintenance is delivered across New Zealand's state highway network. The change gives Marlborough Roads more direct control over contract management, day-to-day oversight, and the quality of work on the ground — rather than operating under the single fixed-price Network Outcomes Contract (NOC) as it has since 2013.

One of the most significant changes is the introduction of three dedicated Marlborough Sounds Roading Maintenance Contracts — covering Kenepuru, French Pass/Pelorus, and Port Underwood. Crews will be on the ground every two weeks, keeping on top of maintenance in these areas. It's something Sounds communities have long been asking for, and it's great to see it becoming a reality.

The Sounds contracts have been competitively tendered and will be delivered by Mike Edridge Contracting Limited (French Pass/Pelorus), Taylors Contracting Limited (Kenepuru), and RM Fissenden Contracting Limited (Port Underwood)— all selected for their experience and expertise.

Subject to Council approval, all the new agreements will be in place by 1 July 2026.

Read more via the link in the comments.

23/04/2026

Our AGM will be held this year at 2pm on ANZAC Day. Like in previous years we will be in the conference room at the Portage Hotel.
See you there.

23/04/2026

ANZAC Day services:
Portage:
Anzac Day Commemoration at Torea monument
11am Saturday 25th April.

Homewood:
ANZAC DAY SERVICE, HOMEWOOD HALL.
12 NOON.
Bring a plate for shared lunch afterwards. 🥀🇳🇿