Blenheim - Marlborough Multicultural Centre (MMC) is inviting the whole community to the inaugural Marlborough Multicultural Night Market at Beavertown, a free evening event celebrating the food, culture and creativity of the region's many ethnic communities. The market runs from 4pm to 8pm on Friday 25 September 2026 at Brayshaw... Keep Reading
MMC Team Member Honoured with 2025 Campbell Gill Bayley’s Community Heroes Award The Marlborough Multicultural Centre is proud to share that our Cultural & Sports Events Manager, Marcelo González, has been recognised with the 2025 Campbell Gill Bayley’s Community Heroes Award at the 2025 Marlborough Sports Awards. This regional awards... Keep Reading
The Latin America and Spain Film Festival (LASFF) officially opened in Blenheim on Monday, 6 October, marking its 23rd edition nationwide and its third consecutive year in Marlborough. LASFF is a vibrant cultural celebration dedicated to showcasing contemporary cinema from Latin America and Spain. Through the power of film, the festival... Keep Reading
On 20 September 2025, Hasinah Bee Kassim was honored with Professor Kuan M. Goh Community Service Award by the New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils. This award recognises her tireless commitment to serving her community and her contribution to building bridges across cultures in Marlborough and beyond. Born in Malaysia to parents... Keep Reading
During Welcoming Week 2025, Marlborough was graced with the vibrant presence of Puku Rangi Tea, a Rapa Nui cultural group whose name means “Stone Like a White Cloud”. This sacred place in Hanga Roa is where the group’s members grew up learning traditional stories, songs, dances, crafts, and history from their elders, the heart of... Keep Reading
Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa – Celebrating Filipino Language & Culture in Marlborough! This August, communities across the globe are celebrating Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month), a time dedicated to promoting the richness of the Filipino language and culture. Here in Blenheim, the Filipino community is bringing this... Keep Reading
After trying to retire three times—yes, three—Margaret Western has finally stepped aside as Manager of the Marlborough Multicultural Centre (MMC). But not too far aside. She’s taken up a new role as Community Development Partner, proving once again that you can take the woman out of MMC… but not for long. Margaret, a founding member who... Keep Reading
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