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
Nominations open for top Kiwi honours
Who will be the next Lucy Blakiston? In terms of the New Zealander of the Year Awards, Marlburians w
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
Marlburians celebrate lifelong learning
For the past 25 years, encouragement for lifelong learning, friendship, and inspiring talks has been
Food groups share common ground
At Crossroads, where hundreds of meals are prepared for people doing it tough, another food initiati
East Coast access input opens
Council opens a consultation period Friday (24 July) to collect public feedback on reviewing the Eas
Hospice backers pack Fabric-a-brac
Fabric-a-brac Marlborough was any keen crafter’s ultimate playground. Cars filled the streets around
Market Street myth-perceptions addressed
It’s been called a refresh. It’s been called a revamp. Whatever you call it, the Blenheim CBD projec
Five arrested following operation targeting drug supply
Five people have been arrested and dozens of drug-related charges laid following a coordinated polic
Kaikōura neighbours keep door open
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter Kaikōura has picked Marlborough to pursue a merger, but the
Art exhibition boosts book fest
Writers paint pictures with words. Artists paint pictures with, well, paint … or pencils, pastels, e
Uncorked: Nexus between Picton and Kaikōura
Metaphorically if not also logistically, Marlborough is racing 100km southbound toward a potential m
Kaikōura getting vetted by Marlburians
It’s official: Kaikōura asked Marlborough to be its partner. Whether Marlburians accept the invitati