Thoughts of the Week
Kudos to Coon … Re: “Arch Angel honoured” Well done and well deserved, Richard; a top honour for a t
Uncorked: Marlborough’s reputation soars overseas
A question I have not fielded as much this summer as in the preceding months sprung back to life dur
Lucy Blakiston brings trophy home
When Lucy Blakiston learned she was up for a top honour at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Aw
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Easter Sunday trading renewed in Marlborough
Businesses across Marlborough have the option to open on Easter Sunday – or, likewise, close – under
Dance music lovers sweet on Fruit Loop Festival
“If you build it, they will come.” That line from the movie Field of Dreams, referring to a baseball
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Mauri Ora Hīkoi postponed
With inclement weather forecast, organisers have postponed the Mauri Ora – Every Life Matters Hīkoi
Notable news from around Marlborough
Heritage Fest grows Heritage Marlborough is spreading its wings to cover three-dozen events across t
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Severe Weather Watch issued for Marlborough
MetService advises Marlburians of a Severe Weather Watch for rainstorms starting on Thursday and con
How low can the Wairau go?
By Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporter A dispute about how shallow Marlborough’s Wairau River
Waikawa Fishing dives into King Crab
AMY RUSS From deep beneath New Zealand’s remote coastlines to a one-day culinary collaboration in M
Mako on hunt for new head coach
Tasman Mako will have a new head coach for the 2026 season after Gray Cornelius was told he won't le
News in brief
Fourth fatality A fourth person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, o
Marlburian receives top NZ honours
Lucy Blakiston, who turned a passion project started in Marlborough into the news and commentary pla
Theatre’s accountant goes off-script with ‘dire’ wine industry predictions
By Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporter The next few years are going to be “so dire” for the w
Tyler Redmond brings feature film home
AMY RUSS Local filmmaker Tyler Redmond has returned to familiar ground, bringing his latest feature
Explore Nature brings families to Momorangi Bay
AMY RUSS The Sounds are set to come alive with learning, exploration, and community connection as E
Sponsored: Flaxbourne Show marks 100 Years with big day at Weld Park
Weld Park in Ward will come alive on Sunday 22 March as the Flaxbourne A&P Show celebrates a remarka
Cancer Society Marlborough opens community shop “The Nook”
Cancer Society Marlborough has repurposed their garage space at their office at 76a Maxwell Road to
Seafood, music and community shine at Havelock Festival
AMY RUSS Sun, seafood and strong community spirit combined for another successful Havelock Mussel a
Marlborough home values edge up despite flat national trend
Marlborough’s housing market has held steady this summer, with home values lifting 1.2% over the pas
The iconic work of Ian Scott on display
Amy Russ Blending portraiture, landscape, text, and abstraction, the work of celebrated New Zealand
Brass band to strike early note ahead of Nationals
AMY RUSS A night of high-stakes music awaits local audiences when the Marlborough District Brass Ba
Sponsored: A century in the furrow: Marlborough Ploughing Association celebrates 100 years
On Saturday 21 March, a paddock at Willowhaugh on Jacksons Road, Woodbourne will become the centre o
New manager for local supermarket
FRANK NELSON Last week Chris Williams took over as owner/operator of the Blenheim New World superma