Notable news around Marlborough
Samuel Lee and Barbara Song are playing at Whitehaven Theatre for charity. Photo: Supplied
Heli-concerts
Pianist Barbara Song and violinist Samuel Lee will dedicate their talents to a good cause with a pair of performances.
Their Celebrating Spring Fundraising Concert on 23 August at Whitehaven Theatre will benefit the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust. Saturday (15 August) at noon, the duo will play a promotional concert at the Blenheim library.
Check whitehaventheatre.co.nz for tickets and information.
Doorway to haven
The Fairy Grove’s assemblage of fanciful portals will grow wider on Saturday afternoon (15 August) when Marlburians bring new “fairy doors” to Mark Smith Reserve.
The event, 1-4pm off Turnbull Drive, will include an ice cream truck and a coffee cart. Grove host Nurture@Home Marlborough welcomes gold coin donations.
Call 027 300 8656 for more information.
Vintners on verge
Two rising vintners will represent Marlborough in New Zealand Wine’s national finals on 25-27 August in Martinborough.
Kris Godsall from Cloudy Bay will compete for Young Viticulturist of the Year, and Nick Lamain of Isabel Estate will vie for Young Winemaker of the Year.
North Canterbury’s Joshua Irving will be the first to contend in both finals in the same year.
Speak now or …
New Zealander of the Year nominations for 2027 close on Monday (18 August) at midnight.
Marlborough boasts a 2026 winner, Young New Zealander of the Year Lucy Blakiston – might our region repeat?
The nationwide awards programme features six categories for individuals and a category for communities and groups.
Organisers will announce Local Heroes on 19 November and award winners at the 8 April gala in Auckland.
Visit nzawards.org.nz to submit a candidate.