Marlborough Blog & Commentary
Leatham Conservation Area - Marlborough's weedy wilderness.
Posted: 16-10-2023 17:27
The Leatham Conservation Area is a large wilderness area in Marlborough, incorporating the catchment of the rivers Branch and Leatham.
What’s wrong with Blenheim’s CBD
Posted: 12-7-2023 21:20
Blenheim's CBD is dead. Long live the CBD! Not quite, but sometimes it seems that way. A slightly tongue-in-cheek look at how to revitalise Blenheim.
Best short bike rides in Marlborough
Posted: 29-3-2023 11:09
Ten short bike rides around Marlborough rated on qualities such as difficulty, scenic value and more.
Whale Rider
Posted: 27-3-2023 19:11
A review of riding the Blenheim to Redwood Pass section along Marlborough's Whale Trail cycle trail
Riding a grand circuit of Blenheim by mountain bike
Posted: 18-10-2022 12:18
Blenheim has a network of mountain bike trails that enable a grand circuit of over 20km, taking in a variety of scenery and levels of diffuculty.
A reminder of Queen Elizabeth II on Blenheim's back doorstep
Posted: 16-9-2022 22:48
The QE II Covenant area of the Wither Hills Farm Park is a fitting memorial to the Queen's patronage of an important conservation organisation.
A (mostly) satirical look at Marlborough local body elections
Posted: 25-8-2022 19:01
A light-hearted look at the 2022 Marlborough District Council elections and some of the candidates.
Sutherland Stream
Posted: 14-8-2022 11:01
Sutherland Stream is a small stream that's a special place for a lot of Blenheim residents.
A Dog's Life
Posted: 25-7-2022 21:05
Marlborough is a very dog friendly region, and it turns out, could be the birthplace of New Zealand's first canine population.
Blenheim Musical Theatre 2022 Les Miserables Review
Posted: 20-5-2022 20:10
A review of Blenheim Musical Theatre's 2022 production of Les Miserables, with a very personal connection.
Creating a quality future for Marlborough
Posted: 11-4-2022 9:32
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.
Why would anyone want to stay in Linkwater?
Posted: 4-2-2022 17:24
Linkwater is a small rural settlement in Marlborough that's easy to overlook as a family holiday destination, however it's got more going for it than first appearances.
Some Marlborough History with a personal Connection
Posted: 30-1-2022 16:32
A chance email from a fomer journalist with an offer of a historical story about Marlborough, with a personal connection.
A pie in the Rai
Posted: 16-1-2022 23:03
One of Marlborough's smallest settlements, Rai Valley, serves up a delicious pie, perfect for seafood lovers.
Summer Camping at Robin Hood Bay
Posted: 8-1-2022 17:56
Summer camping is something of a kiwi ritual, and Marlborough is no exception. Read about family adventures at Robin Hood Bay.