Walk through the doors of the Marlborough Multicultural Centre on a Wednesday morning, and there's a good chance you'll meet Clare Bowes - warm, engaged, and always keen to connect across languages and backgrounds. Many in our community know Clare for the creative legacy she carries with her: more than... Keep Reading

When Sohee Bae arrived in Marlborough over two decades ago in 2004, the local landscape was vastly different for Asian migrants. At the time, few locals knew much about Korea, cultural touchpoints were scarce, and finding fellow Koreans felt like searching for a needle in a haystack. That sense of... Keep Reading

Ten months ago, Wickramaarachchi Appuhamilage Voshintha Iroshani arrived in Blenheim from Sri Lanka to join her husband, who had already made Marlborough his home. Building a new life in an unfamiliar country is never easy, but Voshintha brought with her a skill and a passion that had shaped her career... Keep Reading

Every journey across the globe shapes us in unexpected ways. For Blenheim resident Celia Chen, life has been a rich tapestry woven between Taiwan, New Zealand and Australia - a story of continuous growth, adaptability and discovering what it truly means to make a place feel like home. Early Beginnings... Keep Reading

The Marlborough Multicultural Centre was honoured to be invited to Marlborough's inaugural Flores de Mayo celebration, hosted by our local Filipino community. It was a heartfelt, colourful, and joyful evening that brought people together to celebrate culture, tradition, and community. Guests enjoyed vibrant displays, beautiful traditional dress, music, and the... Keep Reading

As I enter my final week as Manager of the Marlborough Multicultural Centre, I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has been part of this chapter. Although my time with the Centre has been relatively short, it has been a privilege to work alongside dedicated staff,... Keep Reading

Fun Facts About Our Volunteers 💛 Behind every event, programme, and warm welcome at the Marlborough Multicultural Centre is an incredible team of volunteers helping make it all happen. Here are a few numbers we’re proud of: ⏰ An average of 68 volunteer hours contributed every month🌏 Multicultural Festival performers... Keep Reading

Centre Manager – Operations and Events We’re on the hunt for a full-time Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day running of Marlborough Multicultural Centre. This is a hands-on role for someone who can juggle operations, events, admin, and finances without dropping the ball. You’ll be the engine room behind everything we do – keeping... Keep Reading

MMC Evening Connection Join us for an inspiring evening with Olga Fuentes Astorga, an experienced educator and advocate supporting young people from refugee backgrounds in Marlborough. Originally from Chile, Olga brings a powerful story of courage, culture, and finding a sense of home in a new country. Through her work... Keep Reading

In March 2026, Pollard Park will once again come alive with colour, rhythm, flavour and stories  but this year, the celebration carries special weight. The Marlborough Multicultural Festival is marking 20 years of bringing people together, celebrating difference, and building a shared sense of home in Aotearoa. What began as a small... Keep Reading

A spectacular home Christmas light display is set to dazzle Marlborough this weekend, and this year it will also support a local charity.   Kendall Sales a Blenheim local, and his wife Maria, originally from the Philippines and now living in Blenheim via Australia, have entered their Avening Close home into the Ray White. Keep Reading

On Friday 1 August, Marlborough Multicultural Centre officially launched Evening Connection – a new space to meet, chat, share ideas, and talk about what matters most to our community. Opening the night was MMC’s Community Development Partner, Margaret Western, who welcomed everyone with warmth: “It’s so nice to see everyone sharing,... Keep Reading

An exciting 8-week evening art programme kicked off this July at the Marlborough Art Society Studio, offering multicultural and newcomer communities a safe and creative space to explore their personal stories through drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media. The programme, running from 7 July to 28 August (Mondays, 7–9pm), is designed for... Keep Reading

On Tuesday, June 10th, despite the chilly winter weather, the warmth of culture and connection filled the room during our Language Market, part of International Languages Week. Organised in collaboration with Welcoming Communities, this unique event brought together around 120 people from across Marlborough to celebrate the incredible... Keep Reading

Wednesday, 10 June | 4:00–6:00 PM | Connect, 8 Beaver Road, Blenheim.Free Entry | Free Event Do you speak a language other than English? Are you proud of your cultural heritage and eager to share it with others? Join us as a stallholder at this year’s International Languages Week celebration in Marlborough! This vibrant community event... Keep Reading