Business
Covid-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 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 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…
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