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Marlborough Region

Marlborough District is the north eastern most region of the South Island, New Zealand, recognised for its wine, aquaculture, and scenic attraction of the Marlborough Sounds.

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Twister (Bellapiscis medius)

Twister (Bellapiscis medius)

Twister (Bellapiscis medius) is a small fish endemic to New Zealand found in rock pools in intertidal zone.

Pakahā / Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia)

Pakahā / Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia)

Fluttering Shearwater are a small to medium migratory seabird native to New Zealand, also spending time in Australia and the Solomon Islands.

Fur seals basking on a rock in the Marlborough Sounds

Marlborough Mammals

Marlborough, like the rest of New Zealand has virtually no terrestrial mammals, however does provide a home to a number of marine mammals.

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Leatham River

Marlborough Blog

Blog and commentary on topics including politics, travel, economy, relating to Marlborough, New Zealand

Blenheim Railway Station

Architecture

Although sparsely populated, Marlborough has a variety of interesting architecture including churches, bridges, wineries and historic homesteads.

Blenheim Airport

Business & Economy

The Marlborough economy has a primary industry focus, although land use has changed over the years, with viticulture currently drawing international attention to the region.

Marlborough Sounds

Geography

Marlborough is a diverse region geographically with a variety of natural and man-made features that distinguish the region both nationally and internationally.

Bush Robin

Natural History

Marlborough is home to a variety of rare and endangered plant and animal species, as well as a lot of more common ones that are also of interest.

Dr. Renwick

People

Biographies of Marlborough residents who have had an influence on local, national and international affairs.

Wither Hills Farm Park

Recreation

Marlborough offers a wide range of recreational activities.

Performers at Omaka Marae

Culture

Although only having a small population Marlborough has developed a strong cultural identity around cuisine, visual arts, crafts, and performing arts.

Blenkinsopp's Canon

History

Marlborough has a rich history dating back to some of the first human arrivals in New Zealand to early European exploration and colonisation and much later the rise of the wine industry

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