August 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…
Read MoreMarlborough Chamber of Commerce to Host Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Judith Collins
The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Leader of the Opposition party, Judith Collins for a Members-exclusive morning tea and questions and answers session on Friday the 16th of July. Members will have the exclusive opportunity to hear from Judith about National’s recovery plan for New Zealand and what this will mean for business…
Read MoreDale Williams Visits Marlborough
Our next guest for our speaker series is Dale Williams, former mayor of Otorohanga, New Zealander of the Year finalist (2013), Officer of NZ Order of Merit (2013) and passionate ambassador for youth success. Dale has a diverse career history from trades apprentice turned franchisee business owner, to settling into community and government leadership roles.…
Read MoreLatest News from the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce | 10 June 2021
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks for the team here at the Chamber. With three new staff members on board, preparations for a new website, and getting ready for this year’s Business Excellence Awards, the office has been absolutely humming with activity!
Read MoreA Word From Our President
At the Marlborough Chamber, we are passionate about challenging business to improve. It’s beneficial for the community, the Marlborough economy and individuals, to drive this continuous improvement. Good leadership in business is critical for success, and good leaders need a great team supporting them. A key focus this year is for the Chamber to be able to provide…
Read MoreNZKS in the Community
From environmental-based initiatives to youth development programmes, we’re involved in a variety of local organisations and charities as highlighted below: Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough Mistletoe Charitable Foundation Marlborough Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary Koru Native Wildlife Sanctuary Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Waikawa Boating Club Big Brothers Big Sisters Marlborough Girls College Marlborough…
Read MoreBlue Endeavour
We have lodged an application with Marlborough District Council (MDC) for resource consent to place an open ocean farm, which we have named Blue Endeavour, 7km north of Cape Lambert in the Cook Strait. The application is likely to go to a hearing in August 2021 once submitters have been fully consulted at the end of…
Read MoreChamber Member Grandpa Simpson’s Collectibles Chosen for 10K Prize
Over 6000 small businesses from across the country entered to win, and our member Grandpa Simpson’s Collectibles has been selected as one of five small businesses to receive 10 thousand dollars
Read More8 Reasons to Join the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce
The Marlborough Chamber brings you innovative member benefits and programmes that can make the most of your marketing dollar and provide measurable returns.
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