News from Marlborough District Council
A possible merger of the Marlborough and Kaikōura districts takes centre stage in this week's counci
RSE dinner undimmed by power cut
A mid-event power cut did little to dim spirits at the Seddon RSE workers’ dinner, held at the Awate
Little Grimley opening night delights with laughter and chaos
By Alex Roberton The mood is set from the moment Gordon, played by Paul Southey, delivers a delight
NZ Fashion Week showcasing local designers
Whether in New York or New Zealand, Fashion Week is a big deal for designers. Models stroll down the
Coroner: Student nurse Rebecca Woolley died from hypothermia during hike in Arthur’s Pass National Park
A day walk in the mountains proved fatal for a fit, experienced tramper who loved the outdoors. For
Sleeping out for good cause
As anyone who knows Mike Newman might expect, his reason for participating in the Big Sleepout South
Paul Henry handicaps Kaikōura Electorate campaign
By Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporter “Party vote ACT and constituency vote National” was AC
Thoughts of the Week
Paddle tales Re: “Simply the Breast” This was great to read; sorry I wasn’t aware of the fundraising
Community: Brain matter
This week's edition of community corner by Marlborough Weekly. The Quiz Back for a second appearanc
FutureFX issues sharemarket challenge
AMY RUSS Marlborough students, parents, whānau and teachers helped paint a picture of how young peo
Lamb Chop & Pinot cultivates local tastes
What’s more satisfying than good food and even better friends? I had the privilege of attending the
Local troupe stages play-within-a-play comedies
Actors put pieces of themselves into every character they portray, no matter how much that persona d
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
Local dancers qualify for worlds
Dancing within Marlborough has reached international heights, with Blenheim studio gearing up to com
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
Community: Growing familiar
Life settles into routines. We grow accustomed to familiar things. We get used to daily rhythms, reg
Marlborough’s Local Legend: Marianne Govaerts
Some people seem to possess an extra selflessness gene; an instinct to notice when others are strugg
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