Te Kahu o Waipuna
Te Kahu o Waipuna is the official name of Blenheim's Library and Marlborough Art Gallery.
Te Kahu o Waipuna – or the protective cloak of Waipuna – is the offical name of Marlborough Library and Marlborough Art Gallery gifted by mana whenua and unveiled at the official opening in June 2023.
Tangata whenua and mana whenua Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Rārua and Rangitāne o Wairau blessed the building on June 30 gifting the name Te Kahu o Waipuna. A kahu is a traditional cloak and denotes the metaphorical embracing of people. Waipuna has multiple meanings. Waipuna is spring water and references the puna that rise to the northwest of Blenheim and feeds the river that flows past the building.
This purpose built facility house the Blenheim Library and The Marlborough Art Gallery as well as the café "CBD at the Library".
There are six meeting rooms of various sizes available to the public, and are available to host events such as book launches, workshops and talks, by enquiry.
Photo credt: Barry Tobin
At the Marlborough Art Gallery you will see work from leading local, national and international artists in a fantastic range of regularly-changing art exhibitions, programs and events.
Marlborough District Libraries aim to meet the needs of our community. Visit us to explore local and international news, the digital library, the teen lounge and children's library or attend local community group gatherings.
