Thoughts of the week
Marlborough Weekly readers' Thoughts of the week. Worried about water Re: “How low can the Wairau g
Fruit Loop Festival bowls fans over
Marlburians were treated to ripe, delicious beats and other sweet treats last Saturday as the inaugu
Uncorked: Plan around what’s truly unique
At the time I usually arrive at the office, I had breakfast Friday with 20 business-minded Marlburia
Longtime counsel honoured by Council
Tony Quirk got a five-mayor sendoff into retirement on Thursday morning when Marlborough District Co
Matt Flight standing for Labour
Matt Flight has reentered the political arena after a brief hiatus by standing for Parliament as the
Easter Sunday trading stays optional for businesses and workers
Businesses across Marlborough have the option to open on Easter Sunday – or, likewise, close – under
Scandal clouds count: Nelson caught cheating for sunny days honour
Local Demagoguery Reporter A photo of Nelson Mayor Nick Smith and his Deputy Pete Rainey shining a
Omaka warbirds head to Wanaka
Aviators and other locals who appreciate aviation witnessed an unprecedented event midday Wednesday
Council, review thyself – operations planning comes to councillors
Members of the Marlborough District Council may feel like they’re looking into a mirror on Thursday
Introducing: Whitehaven Theatre
In a rare occurrence for the outside instead of inside, Marlborough’s signature performance venue dr
All helping hands on deck!
Havelock health charity puts out call for volunteers For thousands of Marlburians, moreso than othe
Search underway after person goes overboard from ferry in Cook Strait
A search is underway for a person that went overboard from an Interislander ferry on the Cook Strait
Business Beat: Made By Mandy performs alchemy
FRANK NELSON Mandy Hargood has been running her Rai Valley business, MBM Unique Designs, for almost
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
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