Marlborough Weekly's 2024 in review
Paula Hulburt
A picture can often paint a thousand words. Here to end the year that was, we look back at some of t...
Cool new children’s book exchange an inspired idea
Fri, Jan 17, 2025 10:00 AM
A book fridge with a difference is helping open a new chapter for children when it comes to reading.
Filmmaker’s novel new career chapter
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 4:00 PM
After achieving his goal of producing a feature film, Aaron Falvey is hoping to encourage kids to tr
Buoy oh buoy
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 10:00 AM
Ten mammoth mooring buoys have been created by the team at Cuddon Engineering, destined for Christma
Outdoor fires prohibited in south Marlborough
Paula Hulburt
High winds and rising temperatures have seen an outdoor fire ban put into place across Marlborough....
Multi marathon madness
Paula Hulburt
The Marlborough Weekly's Alex Roberton isn't one to shy away from a challenge, but the prospect of r...
Community
Sporting Year in Pictures
Peter Jones
The sport pages in the Marlborough Weekly have been packed throughout 2024 - see here for a few high
End of Year interview with Kaikōura MP Stuart Smith
William Woodworth
While he has a break for lunch in the Beehive, Stuart Smith admits over the phone that since the fir
Creating culinary magic for Wine and Food
William Woodworth
While wine is front and centre for the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival, the VIP tents allow Sande
Sport
Golfer Clive completes a remarkable century
Peter Jones
Scoring a century on the golf course is not normally good news. However, in the case of Blenheim gol
Sprinter decides to specialise
Peter Jones
A step up to senior status has prompted multi-talented Marlborough athlete James Hansen to make a si
Primary cricketers pick up two wins
Peter Jones
The Marlborough Primary School Maroon side enjoyed success against quality opposition while hosting
Hawke Cup hopes ended in Rangiora
Peter Jones
Marlborough’s flickering hopes of featuring in the Hawke Cup cricket zone three qualifying final wer
Early start pays big dividends for Nelson runner
Peter Jones
An early start paid off royally for Nelson athlete Patrick Dravitzki on Saturday morning.
Young fighter steps out of his comfort zone
Peter Jones
He may be just 19 years of age, but Vitor Lopes has put the country’s mixed martial arts community o
Rural
Pumpkin power
William Woodworth
Young gardeners can turn their talents to a special competition this summer- and organisers are hopi
Time please; historic pub up for sale
Paula Hulburt
Marlborough’s history is up for sale as a case of perfect timing sees both the building and lease at
Sorting summer watering with smart irrigation management
William Woodworth
Through real time precision irrigation systems, climate and soil analysis, Southern Water Engineerin
Future of Marlborough environment projects in question
Maia Hart
The future of some core environmental projects, one described by the mayor as a “community movement”
A&P showstoppers sought
William Woodworth
As the rural community’s annual highlight day quickly approaches, time is ticking for entries to en
Seal of approval for open day
William Woodworth
Conservation Kids NZ Kekeno/Fur Seal open day will be held at Ward Community Hall and out on the bea
Lifestyle
Fields of blooms
Tessa Jaine
Beneath the petals and perfume lies a world of passion, perseverance, and creativity, as Marlborough
The Pier Hotel: A Kaikōura landmark's new chapter
Tessa Jaine
If walls could talk, The Pier Hotel’s would have much to say about its over-a-century-long history,
Sponsored: The Gallery Havelock celebrates 10 years
Tessa Jaine
If you are visiting Havelock or even driving through on your way to Nelson or Blenheim, a stop at Th
Creature comfort
Tessa Jaine
Manager of Te Paranui Animal Sanctuary, Alex Radford, has already achieved what takes many others mo
Multi marathon madness
Paula Hulburt
The Marlborough Weekly's Alex Roberton isn't one to shy away from a challenge, but the prospect of r
Capturing the Festival fun
William Woodworth
Richard Briggs has been the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival photographer for the last 12 years, a
