Marlborough Blog & Commentary
Meet Shaggy - Marlborough Online's new mascot
Posted: 6-4-2020 21:43
One Week in Lockdown
Posted: 2-4-2020 12:30
Getting out and about in Blenheim for a walk to the Wither Hills is an eerie experience after a week in lockdown.
What I learnt from surviving meningitis
Posted: 29-3-2020 22:18
A personal account of a meningitis survivor, and how the lessons learnt from coping with isolation, loss of employment, and illness might apply in the current Covid-19 lock-down in New Zealand.
It's a Beautiful Day
Posted: 25-3-2020 15:55
In Blenheim, the sun is shining , the birds are singing, the flowers are out, what more could you want?
Kia Kaha Marlborough
Posted: 23-3-2020 22:46
Things are going to be a bit tough in Marlborough for the next few weeks, but apart together, we'll get through it.
What Climate Change means for Marlborough
Posted: 11-2-2020 12:50
Some of the implications of climate change for Marlborough economy and infrastructure.
How to entertain a couple of teens in Marlborough
Posted: 4-2-2020 11:04
A couple of young people chose to visit Marlborough as their destination for the summer. This is how we made their experience a teenage trip of a lifetime.
King and Queen of the Withers 2020
Posted: 11-1-2020 12:31
King and Queen of the Withers 2020 hill run race photo gallery
Blenheim Christmas Parade 2019
Posted: 7-12-2019 18:10
A photo gallery of images from the 2019 Blenheim Christmas Parade
What Tuia 250 means to a Pākehā New Zealander
Posted: 23-11-2019 8:09
Attending the Tuia 250 commemoration in Picton / Waitōhi, was an inspiring opportunity to reflect on how far New Zealand has come, but also how much more we have to aspire to.
Reflections on Marlborough's 160th Anniversary
Posted: 4-11-2019 11:37
Marlborough Anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the people, the unique environment, and the history that make Marlborough what it is.
Blenheim Climate Strike
Posted: 27-9-2019 17:00
Youth, supported by adults met on the steps of the Blenheim war memorial to demand action on climate change.
Inaugural Marlborough Biodiversity Forum
Posted: 18-6-2019 9:35
A diverse bunch of people showed up in Picton on Sunday, 16 June for Marlborough's inaugural Biodiversity Forum.
Celebrating 20 years of Marlborough Online
Posted: 10-4-2019 17:29
In 2019, the Marlborough Online website marks twenty years of internet presence. A nostalgic look back at the joys of techology and publishing.
Reflection on Christchurch
Posted: 19-3-2019 16:43
Following the tragic events in Christchurch, a reflection on what happened, how it might relate to Marlborough, and how to prevent intolerance.