Merger proposal approved
Marlborough District Council took a big step toward a merger with Kaikōura by approving a joint prop
Notable news around Marlborough
Golden fleece Fabric-a-brac Marlborough 2026 set a national record by raising $15,275 for Hospice Ma
Aspiring MP’s aim: ‘long-term game’
As the name of the jurisdiction conveys, the Kaikōura Electorate includes Kaikōura. That part of is
Uncorked: Merger’s prospectus
By the time you read this, Council may have welcomed Kaikōura back into Marlborough. That decision i
Kaikōura-into-Marlborough decision due Thursday
Waves of weighty questions, preliminary answers and pulse-check surveys will crescendo on Thursday m
CarbonScape reshaping energy landscape
Like many ideas that shake up industries, the innovation driving CarbonScape seems simple. Lithium-i
Kaikōura mayor 'stoked' about Marlborough prospects
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter Additional reporting by Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Re
Thoughts of the Week
Goal tallied Re: “India set to take on world’s best” What a great role model for the other young lo
Ngāi Tahu Farming chosen to operate country's largest farm, Molesworth Station
RNZ Ngāi Tahu Farming has been chosen by the Department of Conservation to operate the country's la
Authors share their stories at Marlborough Book Festival
“It doesn’t matter what you do in your life, as long as you do it well.” That advice came from Witi
Marlborough drug bust nets three arrests
"Police make arrests in Blenheim drug bust" Continuing an operation targeting organised crime and t
Kaikōura merger keeps momentum
Bolstered by favourable numbers on a community survey, Marlborough councillors authorised staff to c
Uncorked: Fresh purpose
A couple weeks back, I wrote how inspired I felt from the Marlborough Community & Volunteer of the Y
Kaikōura braces for big flood repair bill
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter Kaikōura’s council has approved a $2m contingency loan as i
Memorial message: ‘This is our baby’
By Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporter The tinkling of wind chimes filled the silence as Baby
Toast for Southern Jam
Though milestones usually come with round numbers, it is fitting that an event in which young people
Kaikōura merger popular with Marlburians
Marlburians see a future with Kaikōura. That affirmation will come to councillors on Thursday mornin
Cancer survivors set paddles for France
Five Marlborough women are preparing to take their paddles to France as they join breast cancer surv
Lamain man: Young vintner returning to nationals
Nick Lamain secured another opportunity for national acclaim by winning the 2026 Marlborough Young W
Notable news around Marlborough
First aid As 18-month-old Stevie Roberts heals from severe burns at Hutt Hospital, relatives have re
Thoughts of the Week
Merger murmurs Re: “Kaikōura picks Marlborough” Good choice. Welcome on board, neighbours! —Bronwyn
Community: Picture plus 300 words
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, this week’s Community page has a 1,300-word value. Technically, 1
Roundabout comes full circle
Safety improvements to SH6 between Woodbourne and Blenheim have received a cultural lift with the op
What’s the Story?
Editor’s note: This periodic news feature addresses issues which have Marlburians abuzz. Wairau Div