Clarry Neame Living Cultural Treasure Recipient for 2023

Clarry Neame has been confirmed as the thirteenth recipient of the Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award. The Award celebrates individuals who are “Extraordinary, inspiring and significant in cultural endeavour, over a lifetime, and wherever possible, sharing these with the community.”

Established in 2012 by Marlborough Museum in partnership with Marlborough District Council and The Marlborough Express, the Award is made to recipients who have demonstrated a lifetime of excellence in cultural endeavour, and are a source of community inspiration.

The principal reward for a Living Cultural Treasure is public recognition, the honour is conferred at a formal ceremony where a presentation is made to include a medal, and a certificate presented by the Mayor, Nadine Taylor.

The number of recipients is limited to 10 at any one time.

Current holders are weaver Peg Moorhouse, writer Joy Cowley, Ceramic artist Fran Maguire, carver Clem Melish, weaver Margaret Bond , musician Kevin

Mosley and te reo ambassador and educator Nan Kahu Chadwick. The ceremony will take place at an extra Special Cocktail Party of invited guests tomorrow at the Blenheim Club hosted by Steve Austin Executive Director, Marlborough Heritage Trust & Marlborough Museum together with Toni Gillan President of The Friends of Marlborough Museum. Toni Gillan says the Friends of The Museum intend to additionally acknowledge some extra special people at the ceremony. It will be a great night for the Museum and the community.

Heritage Tour - Marlborough Historical Society

By Chris Valli

The Marlborough Historical Society is organising a two day trip through the Molesworth and Rainbow High Country stations this weekend.

Marlborough historian John Orchard says the trip will entail viewing High Country scenery, learning about the spectacular geology, visiting cob buildings, hearing stories and viewing the researched maps and photographs.

The Heritage Tour departs at 8am from Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, this Saturday, March 25 with an overnight stay in Hanmer Springs.

Marlborough Historical Society

Vice President John Orchard says the trip is different to any commercial operation as it features Steve Bagley and John as ‘retired professional historians.’

“We have access to maps, photos, and stories that are not normally available for independent travellers through the area,” John says. “We run this trip every two years, but alternate the direction. Steve is the acknowledged expert on the history of this area. We are very fortunate to have him accompany us, and this is likely to be his last