Marlborough Blog & Commentary

End of an Era

Posted: 1-9-2010 0:00

BTM (Business Training Marlborough) has announced its closure due to an end to government funding, and an inability to attract other funding sources. Will this affect your business?

Council Teamwork

Posted: 26-8-2010 0:00

Media reports of some statements by Jamie Arbuckle, challenger to the current mayor Alistair Sowman are likely to stimulate debate. The question is who is right?

Progress

Posted: 20-8-2010 0:00

Progressive Enterprises take over and conversion of Redwood Super Value and Springlands Fresh Choice is both alarming but also offers potential to explore new forms of business.

ETS Good For Marlborough

Posted: 16-8-2010 0:00

Like it or loathe it, we're living in a post ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme) world. Although there are some negatives, the scheme offers some real economic opportunities for Marlborough

Tough Times

Posted: 10-8-2010 0:00

Marlborough has been riding a wine tsunami that seems to have swept everything in its path, but even tsunamis lose their force. There must be a lot of people wondering "Where to from here?"

Elections 2010

Posted: 4-8-2010 0:00

Local body elections in Marlborough may not be the most exciting, but they are still a part of the democratic process, and it's important to have your say.

Outer Limits

Posted: 10-5-2010 0:00

The group wanting to build a new commercial complex in Middle Renwick Road finally have got their way. Outer Limits looks set to become a reality.

Festival 2010

Posted: 28-2-2010 0:00

On Saturday February 27th, Pollard Park hosted the Marlborough Multicultural Festival 2010. The event is something all Marlborough should be proud of.