In the same year that John Barleyman established his legal practice in Blenheim, David Herd planted Marlborough's first vines at Auntsfield in Fairhall.

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As with Marlborough's growth and reputation in producing quality wine, the firm (now Wisheart Macnab & Partners) has provided continuous quality legal advice and support to clients throughout the region for nearly 150 years.

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Our story has grown alongside and within Marlborough's own, and our partners have helped to shape policy within Marlborough and across New Zealand.

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A former Partner, Sir Doug Kidd, was MP for Marlborough from 1978 to 1996 and held a number of ministerial portfolios, including Fisheries, Energy and Labour. He was appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1996 to 1999.

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Merv Wisheart played a key role in Marlborough's growth as a Councillor.

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Brian Dwyer is a current Environment Court judge, and Mike Turner is a current District Court judge.