National Bank of New Zealand , Market Place, Blenheim. The Blenheim branch of the National Bank of New Zealand page 338 was opened in 1873 by Mr. William White, in temporary premises at the corner of Grove Road, near the present Omaka Bridge. It was afterwards removed to Market Place, adjoining the present site, which was purchased from the Government Insurance Department in 1890. The bank has clients in all parts of the Marlborough district, including Kekerangu, Havelock, and all through the Pelorus Valley and Sounds. There is a staff of four officers, and Mr. J. G. Wolferstan is the manager.