Marlborough Blog & Commentary
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.
Why Marlborough is Middle Earth
Posted: 10-12-2021 18:30
December 2021 is the 20th Anniversary of the first Lord of the Rings film, and New Zealand claiming to be Middle Earth, but could Marlborough alone take the title?
Mission to 'Mars' - A Journey to the Red Hills
Posted: 3-11-2021 18:57
Marlborough's Red Hills are part of Mount Richmond Forest Park with an other worldly landscape like no other in Marlborough. They're accessible enough for a family day trip, but are the gateway to over a week in the wilderness for intrepid adventurers.
Marlborough Quiz
Posted: 27-8-2021 10:36
How well do you know Marlborough, NZ. Can you get 20/20 in this quiz that tests your local knowledge?
Marlborough Colouring Pages
Posted: 21-8-2021 9:26
A selection of colouring pages with scenes of Marlborough, New Zealand.
Mamma Mia! Here we go again - Marlborough Covid Lockdown 2.0
Posted: 18-8-2021 19:06
Getting vaccinated and coping with Lockdown 2.0 in Marlborough
Flaxbourne - A Marlborough region with a big heart
Posted: 9-8-2021 16:50
Flaxbourne is the sparsely populated southernmost part of Marlborough's east coast, with interesting people, and landscapes.
A Marlborough School Holidays Winter Wilderness Adventure
Posted: 4-8-2021 22:51
A school holiday father and daughter tramping and mountain biking adventure up the Goulter River in Mount Richmond Forest Park.
Answers to some common questions about Marlborough
Posted: 3-6-2021 15:38
How well do you know Marlborough? Check out these key questions and answers about the region.
Tramp the Ned
Posted: 29-5-2021 21:13
Tramp the Ned, an opportunity to climb the closest mountain to Blenheim, and experience some local biodiversity.
2021 Blood Supermoon over Marlborough
Posted: 26-5-2021 21:38
Photos of 2021's rare blood supermoon as seen from Marlborough