Entries close 30 October 2026

Do you have a project, initiative or business practice that is making a positive difference to the environment in Marlborough? There’s still time to enter the Port Marlborough - Marlborough Environment Awards (MEA) and share your mahi.

Around 250 people came together in Blenheim on 27 August to explore what the future of land use could look like for Marlborough — and what opportunities might exist beyond traditional grape supply.

The full programme is now confirmed for the Future Land Use Investment Decision Forum, taking place Thursday 27 August, 3.30pm–6.30pm at the Marlborough Events Centre.

As a founding partner of New Zealand Dryland Forests Innovation (NZDFI), Marlborough Research Centre is pleased to share the programme's latest Project Update (July 2025 – June 2026).

WinePro 2026 is nearly here, returning to Blenheim from 23–25 June and bringing together growers, winemakers, researchers and industry leaders from across New Zealand.

Following Bernie’s retirement, Ivan Sutherland has been appointed Chair of the Marlborough Research Centre Trust.

Marlborough Research Centre (MRC) is supporting new on-farm research that could help farmers reduce fertiliser costs without compromising lucerne production.

Final-year viticulture and winemaking student Lindis McMurray is gaining valuable hands-on experience through her Marlborough Research Centre (MRC)  Internship at the New Zealand Wine Centre, working alongside scientists and industry specialists during one of the busiest times of the year.

We are pleased to share the Marlborough Research Centre’s 2024/25 Annual Report, bringing together a year of research, innovation, and collaboration across our campuses and partnerships.

New Zealand Dryland Forests Innovation (NZDFI), hosted by Marlborough Research Centre, invites industry stakeholders, growers, farm foresters and partners to a webinar discussing current market opportunities and advances in durable eucalypt breeding.