Latest News About The Blenheim Sun Newspaper

Here’s the latest I can share based on public information up to early 2025.

• Ownership: The Blenheim Sun was acquired by Allied Press (the Dunedin-based publisher) in early 2024, transitioning the free weekly to Allied Press ownership. This followed prior reports that the sale had been completed and the first Allied Press edition would be published shortly after the deal [Cited background: Allied Press acquisition coverage from January–February 2024].[1][2]
• Format and scope: The Blenheim Sun remains Marlborough’s locally focused weekly newspaper, circulated free to households and local businesses, with editorial emphasis on community news and local stories. Allied Press has noted the Sun as a local, community-centered publication in its communications about the title.[6][1]
• Availability and contact: The newspaper has maintained a Wednesday publication cadence with distribution across Marlborough, including Blenheim and surrounding areas, and continues to be listed through local stockists and the Blenheim Sun office network.[3][7]

If you’d like, I can pull the very latest post-2024 updates directly from publisher pages or local Marlborough outlets and summarize any changes in format, staffing, or community initiatives.