Market Street Revamp finished early, open art studios in Picton and a cloudy weekend ahead
The Market Street Revamp in central Blenheim has finished ahead of schedule, with a town centre celebration planned for 27 and 28 November. Marlborough District Council also wants feedback on its draft heritage strategy. Expect cloud and highs of 19 to 21 through the weekend.
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Market Street Revamp finished early, with a town centre celebration on 27 and 28 November
The Market Street Revamp in central Blenheim is complete ahead of schedule, and a weekend of town centre activities is planned for 27 and 28 November to mark it.
Read the storyCouncilHave your say on Marlborough's draft heritage strategy by 10 December
Marlborough District Council wants feedback on a draft plan for how the region's heritage is protected and celebrated over the next 10 years. Submissions close on Thursday 10 December.
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New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonTaupōSupercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
Read on Explore TaupōThis weekend
Forecast from Open-Meteo, checked Thursday 1:52pm. This Weekend has the latest forecast from Friday.
Christmas Giving Tree Fundraiser
Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000
Details and ticketsFrom $15Fri 13 Nov · 7:30pmvegetable.machine.animal, w/ DSLB, Kina:suttsu(Japan), & Cloud Pepper
Brayshaw Park
Details and ticketsFreeSat 14 Nov · 8amRotoiti PBC - Lake Argle Club Day
Lake Argyle
Details and ticketsSat 14 Nov · 10amWaitohi Picton Open Art Studios
Creative Artisans
Details and ticketsFrom $25Sat 14 Nov · 10amThe Big Read
Barewood Garden
Details and ticketsFreeSat 14 Nov · 10amMarlborough Quilters Club Events
Marlborough Provincial Museum and Archives
Details and ticketsEverything on in Blenheim this week
Event details from Eventfinda. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
Get outside
The Link Pathway Picton: Te Ara Tūhono Walking and Biking Track to Havelock
Te Ara Tūhono, The Link Pathway: a volunteer-built walking and mountain bike track joining Picton, Anakiwa, the Queen Charlotte Track and Havelock.
Read the guideWairau River at Spring Creek: Swimming and Current Access
Breathe in the tranquility of Wairau River at Spring Creek, where swimming and scenic beauty await—discover the hidden gems of this serene oasis.
Read the guideAnakiwa Queen Charlotte Sound: Beach, Track End & Swimming
Hidden away in Queen Charlotte Sound, Anakiwa offers pristine waters and sandy beaches—discover the adventures that await you in this coastal…
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