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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.
Latest Stories
Blenheim Musical Theatre 2022 Les Miserables Review
A review of Blenheim Musical Theatre's 2022 production of Les Miserables, with a very personal connection.
Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Creeping Wire Vine)
Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Creeping Wire Vine) is a native mat forming shrub found in riverbeds and rocky areas of the South Island and lower North Island.
Creating a quality future for Marlborough
Blenheim in particular, but also other areas of Marlborough are facing potential shortages of residential housing, but a quality solution is more complex than just subdividing more land.
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Marlborough Blog
Blog and commentary on topics including politics, travel, economy, relating to Marlborough, New Zealand
Architecture
Although sparsely populated, Marlborough has a variety of interesting architecture including churches, bridges, wineries and historic homesteads.
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.
Geography
Marlborough is a diverse region geographically with a variety of natural and man-made features that distinguish the region both nationally and internationally.
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.
People
Biographies of Marlborough residents who have had an influence on local, national and international affairs.
Recreation
Marlborough offers a wide range of recreational activities.
Culture
Although only having a small population Marlborough has developed a strong cultural identity around cuisine, visual arts, crafts, and performing arts.
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