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22/08/2025

Two generous Marlburians have returned from their first spectacular tour after local charity efforts convinced them to buy a fire truck. The newly reskinned Brianfm fire truck, manned by Blenheim couple Andrew and Vicky Jefferies, attended the Kiwi Kids Charity’s Southern Mini Roadie.

Read the full story here 👉https://marlboroughapp.co.nz/news/articles/68a7e2fa8fa48d456831f1f8

22/08/2025

From Olympic track cyclist to line cook and coach, Callum Saunders has never stopped chasing the spark that drives him. Raised in Marlborough, he reflects on the twists, triumphs, and lessons of a life lived with purpose
https://marlboroughapp.co.nz/news/articles/chasing-the-spark

21/08/2025

The yellow buds of Daffodils are starting to plump up across the country, just in time for Daffodil Day. They will bloom not just in gardens, but in hands, on lapels, in shop windows and offices.

Rob Galloway (VCC Chairman), Paul Mckendry (Mckendry Ford Principal), Chris Bird (Daffodil Rally organiser). Photo: Alex Roberton.

21/08/2025

It is time to acknowledge Kiwis doing great things, big or small, across the country.Entries for the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa close at midnight this Sunday August 24.

It is time to acknowledge Kiwis doing great things, big or small, across the country.Entries for the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa close at midnight this Sunday August 24, and organisers are searching for more nominations from across the top of the S...

21/08/2025

Contracts have been confirmed for Blenheim’s new hotel with Capstone Hotel Management coming aboard to run The Alfred Hotel due for 2027.

Contracts have been confirmed for Blenheim’s new hotel with Capstone Hotel Management coming aboard to run The Alfred Hotel due for 2027.

21/08/2025

Two new seasonal work visa pathways have been announced by the Government to fill key seasonal roles, alongside a new health insurance requirement.

Two new seasonal work visa pathways have been announced by the Government to fill key seasonal roles, alongside a new health insurance requirement.

21/08/2025

After picking up brushes and watercolour paints when recuperating from an injury, Marsley Tyler has taken her art to another level, winning a major prize at the Marlborough Art Society’s 2025 Members’ Annual Exhibition.

'Chapters of Time', by Marsley Tyler is the winning Marlborough Art Society Member Exhibition entry. Photo: William Woodworth.

20/08/2025

A major reshuffle among the starting forward pack is the feature of the Tasman men’s rugby side named for Saturday’s clash with North Harbour in Albany.

A major reshuffle among the starting forward pack is the feature of the Tasman men’s rugby side named for Saturday’s clash with North Harbour in Albany.

20/08/2025

Organisers of the annual Fabric-a-brac fundraiser have been blown away by the weekend’s support. The annual Hospice Marlborough fundraiser sale event, hosted at Connect Blenheim on Saturday, saw plenty of eager Marlburians of all ages.

Fabric-a-brac Golden Ticket winner Roxanne Rose Holland and Fabric-a-brac organiser Tracy Johnston. Photo: Alex Roberton.

20/08/2025

Mark your calendar and dust off those quirky costumes - the South Island Masters Games will return to Marlborough in 2027 and 2029.

Mark your calendar and dust off those quirky costumes - the South Island Masters Games will return to Marlborough in 2027 and 2029. 

20/08/2025

Unionised secondary school teachers will walk off the job today, led by the Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA), after collective bargaining negotiations stalled.

Unionised secondary school teachers will walk off the job today, led by the Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA), after collective bargaining negotiations stalled.

20/08/2025

ATTENTION!!!
Your last chance to enter online and beat the early morning rush!

With the epic prizes and goodies to take home, entrants and spectators have a good chance of taking home a treat!

Here's a taste of what you could take home...
Chainsaw
Grape Juice - the good kind!
Dolphin Encounter
Travel Voucher
Hampers
Ryobi Drill
Plus loads of vouchers up for grabs.

ENTER HERE: https://www.tussockrun.co.nz/enter-here
online entries close this Thursday, 5pm!