The invention that connected New Zealand to the world
Dr Paul Davidson, Marlborough Historical Society On the 10th of March 1876 the limitations of human
Sponsored: Engines, enthusiasts and a good cause at the Annual Hospice Vehicle Display
The sound of polished engines and the sight of gleaming chrome will once again fill the Waterlea Rac
Malcolm Taylor stakes his place on Council after reluctance to run
Malcolm Taylor has a longstanding interest in politics. His interest in being a politician, though,
A&P Pavilion builds to a 7 November opening
A&P Pavilion has a hard deadline. Come rain or come shine – lately, there’s been a lot of the first
Sponsored: Sunshine, Seafood & Sounds
Havelock prepares for its biggest celebration yet ADRIENNE MATTHEWS Prepare your tastebuds for th
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Last week, my boss green-lit a new title for me: News Editor. How did I repay him? By promptly going
Celebrating two decades of togetherness
The Marlborough Multicultural Festival marked two decades of cultural celebration in style on Saturd
Rapaura School’s Country Harvest Fair reaps $25K
Saturday’s Rapaura School Country Harvest Fair again proved a significant drawcard while providing a
Ukrainian vintners stake their claim in Marlborough with Brave Roots Wine
Well before starting Brave Roots Wine, Masha Skorchenko and Alina Tenetka already had long, intertwi
Newsy notes from around Marlborough
Marlborough News in brief Conservationists Rangitane o Wairau received formal appointment as the Co
Air Force Cadets serve side-by-side with visiting youth
NIGEL MUIR Along with Michelle Clark, the author is co-founder of Wild Waikawa, an ongoing conserva
Officials offer guidance on navigating SH1
Between Riverlands and Kaikoura, SH1 features breathtaking views as it weaves among inclines and alo
Marlburian Year 12s drill down on driving safely
Crump! In the audio range between a crack and a thump, a sharp impact echoed in the Renwick Sports a
Sponsored: A Place to Belong: Marlborough Multicultural Festival Turns 20
On Saturday March 7 from 11am to 3pm, Churchill Glade in Pollard Park will once again come alive wit
Thoughts of the Week
Streetside’s re-cycling Re: “Eltham path going barrier-free” “The councillor gave a quick explanati
Marlburians achieve finalist standing for New Zealander of the Year Awards
From Marlborough to Christchurch to Auckland and beyond, high achievers with Marlburian roots influe
Sponsored: Rai Valley A&P Show celebrates 90 years
If you’re looking for a proper country day out with the kids that includes animals to pat, rides to
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Wine is on my mind. That is the baseline for neighbours in viticulture, less so for this nascent Mar
Framingham Harvest Concert blends audiences’ preferences
Andrew Brown – a.k.a. Brownie – is a maker. He works as a winemaker, performs as a music-maker and,
Marlborough Multicultural Centre toasts 20 years of newcomer welcomes
Marcelo Gonzalez knows Marlborough, and Marlburians know him. As Marlborough Multicultural Centre’s
Marlborough lobbies Parliament on RMA reforms
Will a local framework for environmental planning policies survive Central Government deliberations?
Business beat
FRANK NELSON The Kinzett family’s horticultural roots run more than a century deep in Marlborough,
Rural women flock to fete RWNZ’s centennial
Marlburian sisters Glenda and Melva Robb play active roles in Rural Women New Zealand. Glenda is a p
Marlborough v Nelson golf rivalry hits 100
Jon Routhan Marlborough Golf Club and Nelson Golf Club and marked a remarkable sporting milestone o