New Zealand - Marlborough - S. S. "Tamahine" leaving Wellington for Picton on Regatta Day - 1948 - Unknown Photographer - Source: Picton for Perfect Holidays Booklet #602037 - The Marlborough Region (Māori: Te Tauihu-o-te-waka, or Tauihu), commonly known simply as Marlborough, is one of the regions of New Zealand, located in the northeast of the South Island. Marlborough is a unitary authority, both a region and a district, and its council is located at Blenheim. It has a population of 46,600 (June 2018). - Marlborough is known for its dry climate, the Marlborough Sounds, and Sauvignon blanc wine. It takes its name from the earlier Marlborough Province, which was named after His Grace General The 1st Duke of Marlborough, an English general and statesman. (source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlborough_Region)