Join us for the 2nd New Zealand Wine Centre Scientific Research Conference on Monday, 9th June 2025 in Blenheim — a day dedicated to the latest breakthroughs and innovations in grape and wine science.
Protecting Paradise: Challenges and Opportunities in the Marlborough Sounds
New Ginkgo Tree Celebrated at Budge Street Campus
Celebrating 40 years of research and innovation: MRC’s 2023-24 Annual Report is here
DNAiTECH Secures $1 Million Investment to Fuel Expansion
Fighting Measles in Senegal with DNAiTECH’s Innovative Diagnostics
From its office at the Marlborough Research Centre’s Grovetown Park, biotechnology company DNAiTECH is making strides in addressing global health inequalities through its groundbreaking innovation in diagnostic testing. Recently, DNAiTECH partnered with the Institut Pasteur de Dakar in Senegal to develop point-of-care diagnostic tests for diseases like measles and rubella.
New Living Lab to enable climate resilience research for horticulture
New Research facility to enable climate resilience research for viticulture & horticulture
MRC’s newest research facility aims to help the viticulture industry to respond to climate change, increase productivity, improve quality and enhance operations.
It will be operated by The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited.
A teaching annex will be used for industry workshops and for students at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) studying viticulture and horticultural production.
Take a sneak peek here at the state of the art facility here.
Vinecology: Balancing habitat, biodiversity, and pest control in Marlborough's vineyards
A diverse bunch bids farewell to Gerald Hope
Matariki, a time for reflection and new beginnings, provided the perfect backdrop for the Budge Street campus get-together over afternoon tea. It was a time to celebrate achievements, share plans, and bid a heartfelt farewell to Gerald Hope, Chief Executive of the Marlborough Research Centre (MRC) for 30 odd years of service to MRC and the primary sector.