The
Marlborough Region, 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. Marlborough is known for its dry climate, the picturesque
Marlborough Sounds, and
Sauvignon blanc wine. It takes its name from the earlier
Marlborough Province, which was named after
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, an English general and statesman.