Posts by Louisa Murray
What Marlborough businesses need to know about exporting
What Marlborough businesses need to know about exporting Exporting can be a great way for businesses to expand their reach and grow their revenue. However, it can also be a complex and challenging process, especially for businesses that are new to exporting. Here is a guide to exporting for businesses, including information about export documentation,…
Read MoreBringing Carbon Fibre 3D Printing to Blenheim
Bringing Carbon Fibre 3D Printing to Blenheim Arc Rite Engineering specialises in the high-quality fabrication of stainless tanks and industrial equipment. Richard and his team offer years of experience in design and fabrication. Richard is also the proud owner of a Markforged Mark Two – Blenheim’s first Continuous Fibre Composite 3D Printer. Carbon fibre comes in many different…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: B.A.B.E
Kamni has been a member of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce since 2019 as in addition to being an opportunity to get to know the business culture here and build her network, she is able to see how her skills, knowledge & experiences can help the community.
Read MoreBuilding a SMART ALLIANCE
Community support core value for sponsor Smart Alliances Marlborough is a diverse region that offers a wide range of work for the Smart Alliances team. This includes an extensive range of commercial and residential building services that keeps the 23 team members busy with architecture, engineering, environmental, and contamination to resource management; from new builds…
Read More7 Ways to Prepare for Level 2 Reopening – with Helen Mason from CoolSpring Consulting
I think we all breathed a sigh of relief with today’s announcement that New Zealand (except Auckland) will be moving to level 2 at 11.59 on the 7th September. As we all start heading back into the office, employers need to have plans in place to ensure their employees can return safely and customers…
Read MoreWho’s Open for Business at Alert Level 3?
Supporting local as our Marlborough business community reopen contact-less at alert level 3.
Read MoreCovid-19 Alert Level 4 – Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Update
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHAMBER Many of you would have heard the announcement from the Prime Minister this evening in regards to the COVID-19 Alert Levels. As at 11.59pm tonight, New Zealand will be moving into Alert Level 4. This will be for an initial period of three days EXCLUDING Auckland & Coromandel which will likely be…
Read MoreProductivity by the Numbers
“New Zealanders are working harder instead of smarter, making it harder to improve living standards,” says Commission Chair Dr. Ganesh Nana. “Poor productivity leads to higher prices for everyday items, which can be a burden for those with low incomes.” Productivity matters because it affects our daily lives and overall wellbeing. It impacts how much…
Read MoreAugust 2021 Real Estate Round Up – Informing Marlborough
Real Estate Round Up A summary of some of the recent developments shaping New Zealand’s housing market over the last month. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NEW ZEALAND’S PROPERTY INDUSTRY Economists across the country now expect a lift to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) sometime in the next three months. This is in light…
Read MoreAre you ready for the change in sick leave?
Parliament has passed the Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Bill to increase the minimum employee sick leave entitlement. As of the 24th July 2021, employees get an extra five days when they reach their next entitlement – the maximum amount of unused sick leave will remain at 20 days. Employees who already get 10 or…
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