High grass dumping costs to stay until end of year
Residents are being asked to “tolerate” the $22 cost of dumping a big bag of lawn clippings in Marlborough until two new weighbridges can be built.
NZSO and theatre stage disability-friendly concert
A NZSO performance for those with autism, sensory and communication disorders, or learning disabilities is one of three concerts the orchestra is performing in Blenheim.
Wairau Valley unbeaten
Luke Pannell was the match winner for Valley scoring 89 out of the team total of 166 and taking 3 wickets.
Planting to end product: the forestry block open to the public
Builder David Kepes is involved with every aspect of his projects, from harvesting timber in his forestry block right to the end product of a finished home.
Youth still face the same problems now as they did before Covid, hui reveals
The key things Marlborugh youth identified as problems were there before Covid, and will be there after, hui reveals.
Last chance for saving building
A move to demolish the old Kaikoura council building has been put off in the hope of finding someone with deep pockets who might pay to use it.
Young violinist adds another string to her bow ... with $2000 bow
Lauren Doherty has a Harry Potter moment in music shop - only she was picking a bow instead of a wand.
Stars align for natural winemakers
With winemaking flowing through his family's veins for more than 500 years, Han Herzog has grafted away to produce superb natural wines from their tiny piece of paradise.
Caught on camera: Coin boxes repeatedly targeted at truckstop bathrooms
“I want to tell people to be watching their donation boxes, no amount of money is too small for these losers.”
Kiwi named among 10 world wine masters
Sophie Parker-Thomson passed one of the world's hardest taste tests to become the only person in the southern hemisphere named in an elite group.
Council to ditch green waste guessing game with shift back to weigh bridges
“Horrific” costs to dump green waste - that had residents “jumping up and down on trailers” - to be scrapped in Marlborough.
No memory of threats
Marlborough woman Harena Mason has no recollection of threatening to kill a police officer and his family, but is "extremely embarrassed" by her behaviour, a court has heard.
Event organisers wish for crystal ball to predict lockdown 'lottery'
Big calls for fishing comp, boat show and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as Marlborough moves to level 2.
Injured woman winched from Marlborough river after beacon alert
A woman injured during a canyoning trip on a Marlborough river was one of three jobs for the rescue helicopter on Sunday.
12-year-old rushes to help cyclist hit by car
When Olivia Brown saw a man knocked off his bike by a car, she didn't hesitate to run and help. The driver didn't stop though.
Council to ditch green waste guessing game with shift back to weigh bridges
“Horrific” costs to dump green waste - that had residents “jumping up and down on trailers” - to be scrapped in Marlborough.
No memory of threats
Marlborough woman Harena Mason has no recollection of threatening to kill a police officer and his family, but is "extremely embarrassed" by her behaviour, a court has heard.
People power driving change
OPINION: When the rubber meets the road, knowing what drives you physically, spiritually and morally, is what matters most.
Lip service: Working group member reflects on the future of aquaculture in Marlborough
OPINION: Marlborough is about to sign off on a new aquaculture framework, but does it protect the region's "natural capital" or the salmon and mussel farms within it?
Chamber boss signs off with 'golden' quote celebrating 'industrious' Marlborough
Former chief executive says farewell with foreword from century-old book on the "land of beauty and opportunity".
What your driving reveals about you
A gracious people person or an angry jerk? It all comes out behind the wheel.
For the love of cricket
Clean-bowled at a young age, Brannavan Gnanalingam's passion for the gentleman's game has only grown over the years.
High grass dumping costs to stay until end of year
Residents are being asked to “tolerate” the $22 cost of dumping a big bag of lawn clippings in Marlborough until two new weighbridges can be built.
Signs of the times?
Street-front signs outside shops are a vital lifeline for Kiwi businesses but one Kaikōura man says they are a bylaw breach as well as a safety hazard in the small coastal town.
Stars align for natural winemakers
With winemaking flowing through his family's veins for more than 500 years, Han Herzog has grafted away to produce superb natural wines from their tiny piece of paradise.
Caught on camera: Coin boxes repeatedly targeted at truckstop bathrooms
“I want to tell people to be watching their donation boxes, no amount of money is too small for these losers.”
Council to ditch green waste guessing game with shift back to weigh bridges
“Horrific” costs to dump green waste - that had residents “jumping up and down on trailers” - to be scrapped in Marlborough.
NZSO and theatre stage disability-friendly concert
A NZSO performance for those with autism, sensory and communication disorders, or learning disabilities is one of three concerts the orchestra is performing in Blenheim.
Young violinist adds another string to her bow ... with $2000 bow
Lauren Doherty has a Harry Potter moment in music shop - only she was picking a bow instead of a wand.
Waikawa Marae hui brings together health and social services to strengthen whānau
Waikawa Marae has a vision for the future. “It does take a village, and we do have a lot of rangatahi (youth) and tamariki in crisis."
XRACE aims to bond families through mystery and adventure
Two bicycles are up for grabs in this year's event, aimed at strengthening the bond between parent and child, while having as much fun as possible.
First National Marlborough will help you sell your home and will find you your next perfect property match.
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