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20 19 ISSUE 01
Get to know 2019 Business
the members of Excellence Awards
The Chamber Board - entries now open
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
CONTENTS From the General Manager
From the General Manager ...............................2
Again and again I am struck by the enthusiasm and ambition I
Upcoming Chamber Events .............................. 3 feel for – and from – business in Marlborough. Throughout the
Business Feature : Banjo Brews ........................5
region there are numerous organisations and people who are
totally committed to achieving success and continuing to work
2019 Business Excellence Awards.....................6
hard to reach their goals.
The regions are where it’s at .............................9
T
Meet the Chamber Board ................................10
he Marlborough Chamber of website, our e-newsletters, and our social
Commerce is proud to help, media and, of course, in the Voice Magazine.
ASB Theatre Marlborough ................................ 12 connect, influence and support If we want to attract new trade, keep
the business community with a existing customers, bring in new talent
Companies - tax exemptions for gifts........ 13 determined and focused vision for a and grow the region, it’s vital to show we
successful local economy where buoyant, mean business and demonstrate that by our
Meet our members .............................................. 14 profitable enterprises make Marlborough actions. In the next few months you will see
a world-class destination. A place a strong programme of Chamber events,
From the MP’s desk .............................................. 15
investors and visitors flock to and where and a continued focus providing input
our home-grown business talent wants to into many of the key strategic economic
stay and thrive. activities in the region.
For all enquiries please contact:
Marlborough Chamber of Commerce
We have a collective duty to inform I would like to say a huge thank you
Level 1, 82 Seymour Street the outside world of our achievements, to our team who work hard to deliver a
PO Box 658, Blenheim 7240 ambitions and goals; whether it’s an strong programme of member engagement
Phone: 03 577 9575 Email: info@mcoc.org.nz
investment in your newest piece of and support, allowing us to retain and
Web: www.mcoc.org.nz
machinery, an award your business attract businesses and
MarlboroughCOC
or team member has received or a grow the Chamber.
marlbchamberofcommerce
Marlborough Chamber of Commerce
game-changing contract taking your Alice and Kathryn
organisation to the next level. are a huge credit to
Chamber Board:
President: Nita van Grinsven Some would say that as Kiwis it’s not the Marlborough
Board members: Anthony Barnes, Stephen Ryan, in our nature to blow our own trumpets. Chamber of
Fiona Fenwick, Khalid Suleiman, Pete Coldwell,
I say, why on earth not! I’m extremely Commerce.
Nate Bainbridge, Nicky Simpson,
Natalie Christensen. proud of each and every achievement we
Design: Vanilla Hayes Ltd hear about at the Chamber. We need our Hans Neilson
Print: Blenheim Print members to share their good news via our General Manager
Meet your
Chamber
team
L to R : Kathryn Stewart, Hans Neilson, Alice Parkinson
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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Upcoming Chamber Events & Trainings
MAY 2019 JUNE 2019
Wednesday 1st May Tuesday 4th June
SME Business Showcase in the foyer of the Marlborough Morning Tea with NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Convention Centre
Wednesday 12th June
Thursday 2 nd
May Business Building Blocks Workshop hosted by Well & Good Health
Business Afternoon Tea – An Overview of Marlborough’s Economy
with Mayor John Leggett and Brad Olsen, Senior Economist at Thursday 13th June
Infometrics An evening hosted by Hortus and the Graeme Dingle Foundation
Friday 3rd May Thursday 20th May - TBC
Business Excellence Awards 2019 Entries Open What’s happening at Westwood Development Luncheon with guest
speakers from Big Box Retail
Wednesday 8th May
Building Blocks Workshop – Stand Out hosted by Fiona Fenwick Wednesday 26th May
from Fifteen Minutes Business Excellence Awards 2019 Entrants Seminar
Wednesday 22nd May
JULY 2019
Business Excellence Awards 2019 Entrants Seminar
Wednesday 3rd July
Friday 24th May Business Building Blocks Workshop hosted by Toastmasters
Breakfast with Stuart Smith, Kaikoura MP at the Taylor Bar &
Eatery
Friday 5th July
Voice Magazine Issue #2 Release
For more details on any of these events Wednesday 17th July
please contact Alice at alice@mcoc.org.nz Dinner with The Right Honourable James Brendan Bolger, ONZ
or visit mcoc.org.nz/events at the Taylor Bar & Eatery Restaurant
And it all starts with
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Banjo Brews
The Banjo Brews story began in the kitchen at Ritual café for us and it’s been a real eye opener to see
how competitive and ruthless companies
in Blenheim early one morning. As co-owner of Ritual I had can be. We are, however, committed to
started brewing kombucha to offer to our customers as a continue brewing an authentic kombucha
that we can be proud of.
low sugar, healthy alternative to other drinks on the market.
This summer we produced the first
It was an instant hit. I asked my friend and co-worker of our low alcohol, low sugar, unfiltered
extraordinaire Sandie Judge if she’d like start a kombucha kombucha ciders. They are delicious and we
have some great new flavours which will be
business, and the rest is hard work and history.
released in the spring.
I
t was a steep learning curve for both of us. with space and knew we had to move if we
We had to find a place to brew (initially a were to continue to grow. The new space
converted shed at Sandie and Ben’s house is wonderful and we have a lot of room for
in Seddon) and learn how to scale the expansion.
operation from the kitchen bench. There Starting a business in Marlborough has
was also a lot time spent teaching people been great. Locals are loyal. The council has
about kombucha, as at that time it was been great to deal with and we feel really
relatively unheard of. lucky to have started here. The downside
In the middle of all of that the Kaikoura is that freight is really expensive for us and
earthquake hit and we lost almost makes it hard to be competitively priced,
everything. We managed to save some of especially in the Auckland market.
our precious cultures, but had to rebuild the Kombucha is now a mainstream drink
brewery itself and start all over again. and of course that has really brought some
We have since moved Banjo Brews from big players into the arena; there are three big
our tiny brewery in Blind River to Old Australian brands dominating the shelves
Renwick Road. We were really struggling here. This has presented quite a challenge
VOICE MAGAZINE 5
Celebrating
KEY DATES
Business
MONDAY 6 MAY
∙ Online entries open
∙ Nominations open for Business and
Excellence
Young Business Person of the Year
WEDNESDAY 22 MAY
and Innovation & WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE
∙ Business Excellence Awards entrant
in our Community
seminars - tips and advice for helping
you prepare your entry
FRIDAY 23 AUGUST
∙ Online entries close
∙ Nominations close for Business and
Each year the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Young Business Person of the Year
Business Excellence Awards are a highlight of the
MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
local business events calendar.
∙ Business Excellence Awards entrants
The Business Excellence Awards are a showcase of the region’s announced
business talent and capability, and a platform for paying tribute to ∙ Finalists for Business Person and
those building our economy and community. The Awards deliver real Young Business Person of the Year
announced, voting opens
benefits to organisations entering, through self-assessment during
the entry process, the exposure they receive, the boost in staff morale
FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER
and the public recognition of the organisation’s achievements
∙ Online voting closes for Business
Person and Young Business Person of
the Year finalists
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER
∙ Business Excellence Awards evening
at the Marlborough Convention
Centre
Entries now open visit mcoc.org.nz/awards
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Award Categories
Emerging Business Award* Young Business Person of the Year** “The interview with the judge prior
This is a business that has started trading This person must be aged 35 and under. This to the awards opened my eyes to a
within the last 2 years. The criteria has less award celebrates an extraordinary young couple of things in my business that I
emphasis on financials. business person who exhibits qualities that had overlooked & I found the judges
inspire our business community. opinions to be very helpful.
Small Business Award* This person must exhibit an excellent level of I thought because I was a sole trader
This is a business that has an annual turnover business standards and ethics, have proven with a little business that I ran
of less than $1 million. business achievement, and plans for future from home, I was out of my league
growth of the business. entering the awards. When I saw the
Medium Business Award* other entries I did have a moment of
This is a business that has an annual turnover ** Entrants for Business Person and Young Business thinking, what am I doing! But I try to
of between $1 million and $3.5 million. Person of the Year will be accepted by way of online live by the saying that great things don’t
nomination on the Chamber’s website, with voting of come from living in comfort zones
Large Business Award* finalists open to the Marlborough community. To win Emerging business was
This is a business that has an annual turnover
unexpected & a great boost for my
of over $3.5 million. Hall of Fame Business Award self belief in having a niche hair studio
Marlborough Chamber of Commerce without the glitzy high street salon.”
* Businesses entering the Emerging, Small, Medium and recognise that the efforts of individual
Large Business categories can only enter one of these business people are actually the fuel that - Kalita Cresswell
categories. Businesses must demonstrate excellence Two Small Rooms Organic Hair Studio
in management and strategy, sales and marketing,
keeps the economy running. Business
people through their individual efforts risk Winner of Emerging Business Award 2018
sustainability, investing in people, customer experience,
health and safety and overall success. capital, provide jobs, and oil the wheels of
the economy. The Business Hall of Fame
Community Impact Award is therefore designed to recognise those
Why enter?
This award recognises a programme, project, who have, during their business career,
campaign or an overall business that has had, demonstrated service both to their industry
or continues to have, a positive impact on and to the greater Marlborough community.”
the Marlborough community in a way that
inspires others and makes a difference. Supreme Business Award
All entries into the Emerging, Small, Medium Capture your business plan
Clever Business Award and Large Business Excellence Awards will Past entrants say the entry process made
This award is for a business that demonstrates be automatically entered into the Supreme them critically evaluate their business and
innovation and responds to change. This Business Award. This is an overall winner consider their future plans. Past business
could be an innovative or inventive approach that scores highly in all aspects of the judging entries have become working business plans
to people, products or processes. Entrants criteria and has an x-factor that inspires the that are still referred to today.
need to prove how their clever business Marlborough business community.
Exposure for your business
story has contributed to the success of the
Marlborough economy. All businesses who enter the awards gain
valuable exposure, including coverage in
Business Person of the Year** Our Business the Chamber’s Voice magazine. Entrants
This award celebrates an extraordinary also benefit from media coverage in the lead
business person who exhibits qualities that
Excellence Awards up to the event, and a profile in the Awards
inspire our business community. This person are open to everyone programme on the night. It’s also a great way
must exhibit an excellent level of business in the Marlborough of recognising your team’s achievements.
standards and ethics, demonstrate leadership,
vision and community involvement, have
business Community Award winner benefits
proven business achievement, and foster Winners will receive a trophy, as well as
– you don’t have to be coverage in the Chamber’s communications
awareness of the Marlborough business
community through their business dealings. a Chamber member channels and follow up media. Previous
award winners regularly talk about how
to enter!
entering the Awards helped boost their
business profile.
VOICE MAGAZINE 7
NMIT continues
to flourish in 2019
While the Reform of Vocational Education
works its way through the Ministry of
Education and Parliament, it is full steam
ahead for Nelson Marlborough Institute of
Technology this year.
NMIT’s financials, domestic In the past year, NMIT set up
student enrolments and graduate a predator trapping short
numbers are extremely healthy. course to help conservation
NMIT Council Chair, Daryl businesses and groups involved
Wehner, says the Government with helping New Zealand
proposals are positive for NMIT reach the Predator Free 2050
in that it supports the important target. A collaboration has
role tertiary institutions have in also seen the launch of Project
the regions. “We can see there Moturoa earlier this year. It
are opportunities to build on involves ten iwi-supported
our obvious national strengths learners completing a
in the region, such as viticulture, modular conservation-based
aquaculture, maritime and Level 4 with an emphasis DOC Partnership Manager, Matt Hippolite addressing
aviation engineering,” he says. on mātauranga Māori. It is the gathering at the po-whiri for Project Moturoa.
intended to build capacity
Daryl also highlighted the starting dates. The next intake
within iwi for expertise in
flexibility NMIT currently for the Masters in Applied
conservation.
can employ “When regional Management is in July. The
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community demographics designed to meet regional as Managing in a Digital World,
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The regions are
where it’s at
It’s official. The regions are the place to be at the moment, recount last week, while a fortnight ago
there wasn’t a single room available in all of
looking far more upbeat and just as economically vibrant Invercargill. That was on a Tuesday, by the
as our traditional growth engine of Auckland. way.
T
While Auckland house prices are two
he biggest city in New Zealand This rose by six days to 57, the highest since per cent lower than a year ago, prices are
certainly isn’t in bad shape, but its February 2009. up more than 15 per cent in Dunedin,
suffering in the wake of a housing Meanwhile, many of our regions Invercargill, Palmerston North, Rotorua
boom that’s over, waning migration are booming. Confidence is very strong and Hastings. There’s a steady stream of
and all sorts of infrastructure challenges. across Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Hawkes people moving to the regions, prompting
This dynamic came through loud and Bay, Nelson/Marlborough and also at the businesses to open and forcing big
clear in the latest Westpac-McDermott bottom of the South Island, to name a few. companies to get more open-minded about
Miller Regional Economic Confidence The unemployment rate declined in staff working remotely.
report. Of the eleven regions covered, most regional areas during 2018, most There’s also a positive export story
Auckland was by far the most pessimistic. notably in Taranaki, while in contrast it happening, from kiwifruit in the Bay of
It was the only one in negative territory, increased slightly in Auckland. Similarly, Plenty to apples in Hawke’s Bay to wine in
and it saw the sharpest decline from three the biggest rises in retail sales during the last Blenheim. Dairy prices are up 26 per cent
months ago (having already been the most quarter came from Northland, Hawke’s Bay since November, which should offset some
downbeat then too). and Nelson. of the impact of recent dry weather on some
The end of the house price party is I haven’t needed to wait for any of these of our dairying regions.
likely to be a big factor. Many Auckanders data releases or surveys to tell me any For New Zealand to prosper, we need
will have got very accustomed to seeing of this. I have the privilege of travelling the Auckland economy to be strong. Our
steady double-digit annual gains in their all around our great nation most weeks biggest city will always be a powerhouse
biggest asset, and with prices now slipping speaking to investors and clients, so I’ve because of the sheer number of people
some homeowners will be feeling slightly seen it first-hand. it is home to, but for now it’s great to see
uncomfortable. If they’re looking across the regional New Zealand picking up some of
Nelson and Marlborough feel very
Tasman, they’ll be downright nervous. Auckland’s slack.
buoyant, Tauranga and Whakatane are
One telling indicator from the Real humming, while half of Auckland seems to Disclaimer: Kent Winstanley and Felix Vavasour are
Estate Institute housing report last month have moved to Hawke’s Bay this past year. Investment Advisers at Craigs Investment Partners.
was the number of days to sell for Auckland Their disclosure statements are available free of
The good people of Ashburton had charge under their profiles on craigsip.com. This column
properties, for which a rising trend is often is general in nature and should not be regarded as
nothing but positive business stories to
a precursor to further declines in prices. specific investment advice.
VOICE MAGAZINE 9
MEET THE CHAMBER BOARD
When the Kaikoura earthquake rattled the region,
Marlborough’s business community was forced into a
shake up of its own.
M
arlborough Chamber of Commerce Nita, general manager Hans Neilson
president Nita van Grinsven says and the wider Chamber of Commerce board
the closure of state highway one for have been busy working on new ways to
We exist
one year, one month and one day strengthen Marlborough businesses in a
following the quake on November 14, 2016 fast paced and digital-centric landscape,
caused many local organisations to rethink
their approach to business.
providing them with tools and support they
need to thrive. to unlock
“Everybody was thinking about what
they could do once that road closed. There’s
“We are really working on trying to
help drive initiatives to help build up that
business
a vibrancy in town now, a great buzz that is
really just starting to grow in town and it’s
vibrancy in the business community and
make it easier for people to do business and
vitality
great to be a part of that with the chamber,” unlock opportunities,” Nita says.
she says. This month, we got to know some of our
board members a little better:
Nita van Grinsven Pete Coldwell Nate Bainbridge
Finance Manager, Marisco Vineyards Commercial Real Estate Agent, Owner Operator,
President of Chamber Board Bayleys Marlborough Bainbridge Building and Roofing
NATE I’m a builder by trade, and am the
What do you do and how long PETE I’m a commercial real estate agent
owner operator of Bainbridge Building
have you been doing so in for Bayleys. I’ve been in Marlborough
since 2007 primarily in the wine industry, and Roofing. We have been operating in
Marlborough?
running Seresin and then as managing Marlborough for eight years.
NITA I’ve worked in finance for the wine director Highfield TerraVin where I’m still a
industry for the last 10 years and am currently shareholder.
the Finance Manager for Marisco Vineyards.
10 VOICE MAGAZINEMEET THE CHAMBER BOARD
PETE Overall it’s in good health, with job
Why is having a strong business What do you love most about
growth in a range of sectors, but the growth
community in Marlborough rates still lag behind many other regions and Marlborough and what it has to
important to you? that needs to be improved. offer as a region?
NITA I enjoy being part of a vibrant and NITA Very relaxed place to live and work,
NATE Very positive, I think it will level out.
thriving community. beautiful countryside that most would be
envious of living in that has opportunities to
PETE We all need a strong business How would you like the work in a few different industries.
community to ensure that the region prospers business landscape to look in
and that young business people see the region the future? PETE It’s a stunning region to bring kids
as one they would love to live and work in or up in, just so many opportunities for them
to relocate to. NITA The current landscape is looking to carry out such a wide range of sports
positive in Marlborough and it would be and activities. With great facilities such as
NATE It’s important to us to supporting great for this to continue with some further Stadium 2000 and the ASB Theatre.
locals and create growth. developments in infrastructure with the port,
airport and innovative housing solutions to NATE The landscape and what it has to offer.
support this.
How long have you been a
member of the Marlborough Describe yourself in less than
PETE One where more young business
Chamber of Commerce and why people see it as a region to relocate to and set five words:
did you decide to become a up businesses in. NITA Approachable, focused, flexible,
board member?
spontaneous and tall!
NATE Continue to grow.
NITA I joined the chamber four years ago
wanting to be more involved with the wider PETE Personable and driven family man.
business community of Marlborough and What do you see as being the
meet more people in other industries and most valuable aspect of being NATE Driven, Motivated, Passionate.
have really loved the challenge of being the a member of the Chamber of
president for the chamber in the last three Commerce for local businesses? Favourite Marlborough activity:
years.
NITA A great way to connect with other NITA Walking in the Wither Hills.
PETE I’ve been a member for years and members in different industries from the
decided to stand for the board to try and help Marlborough Business community that you PETE Skiing up at Rainbow with family and
make a difference in driving business of the would not normally meet in your normal friends.
region forward. business operations.
NATE Outdoors hunting fishing and diving.
NATE I’ve only been a member a short PETE It gives you a real connection with
duration; I wanted to push myself and businesses throughout the region and a Tell us something we may not
be involved in something outside of much better understanding of the various
know about you?!
construction. challenges facing those businesses and the
opportunity to help make business stronger NITA I’m an open book and a down to earth
in the region. talker, so there is not much that all don’t
What is your view of the
know about me!
current business landscape in NATE Networking and advice from people
Marlborough and how do you in other sectors. PETE I have four kids and I’m the chair of
think it is going to look in the Springlands School Board of Trustees.
future?
NATE I can’t play tennis but can play the sax.
NITA We are fortunate to have a few strong
industries supporting the Marlborough
economy: wine, tourism, aquaculture and
Our ‘meet the board’ series continues in our next issues of Voice
forestry. The retail industry supporting the
Marlborough community is working hard Magazine with with Fiona Fenwick (Vice President), Khalid Suleiman,
to maintain the competitive edge against Natalie Christensen, Anthony Barnes (Vice President), Nicky Simpson
e-commerce but still provide some vibrancy and Stephen Ryan
to the CBD and town.
VOICE MAGAZINE 11A S B T H E AT R E M A R L B O R O U G H
ASB Theatre
Marlborough,
The Final Piece…
The newly completed Anderson Theatre within the ASB
Theatre Marlborough complex is the final piece in the capital
building project for the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust, the
owners of the building.
T
he technical term for this space is a as another breakout space for larger
Studio Theatre. What this means is conferences. This was recently witnessed
that it is a very flexible space which is with the National Rural Health Conference,
designed to host smaller events, for which saw over 400 delegates attend a three-
example smaller theatre shows, cabarets day conference in the region and utilised
and concerts which will attract smaller all of the spaces within the ASB Theatre
audiences. It has no set stage or seating area Marlborough, Marlborough Convention
and can be set up to the requirements of Centre and the Main Hall at the Clubs of
each event. Marlborough.
More importantly, the Anderson So, if you are in need of a unique space
Theatre provides another space for use which is very flexible and adaptable, or you
for other functions and events. Whether are looking at bringing a larger conference
it is for a dinner, cocktail function, board to our wonderful region, give Andrew
meeting or seminar. Scott, General Manager of ASB Theatre
What this space does do is add to the Marlborough and Marlborough Light &
capacity to deliver higher value events to Sound a call.
the Marlborough Conferencing landscape
12 VOICE MAGAZINECORNERSTONE PARTNER FEATURE — WALL ACE DIACK
Companies – tax
exemption for gifts
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them being liable to pay income tax on the benefit, and with the company being able to
claim a deduction for the expense, this may be the answer. This benefit can be given to
employees, including Shareholder-employees.
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employees are subject to Fringe required to treat the $1,200 as income, benefits for an employee goes over $300 in a
Benefit tax (FBT), being a tax on so not taxed on this (this can be a good quarter, the company will be liable for FBT
the benefit at the FBT rate of up alternative to wages). on the full value for that employee for the
to 49%. However, if the benefit is a gift, If you would like to follow this, it is best to: quarter.
prize, subsidised or discounted good or If you are unsure about anything, your
1. Register the company for FBT
service, there is a $300 FBT exemption per Accountant should be able to help you with
employee per quarter, being $1,200 per year. 2. File quarterly returns (IR427), and claim this process.
A common method of taking advantage the maximum exemption per quarter
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a $300 supermarket voucher each quarter.
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VOICE MAGAZINE 13MEET OUR MEMBERS
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14 VOICE MAGAZINEFrom the MP’s desk
Anyone who regularly uses areas of State
Highway 1 through Blenheim, and has sat
waiting in a line of traffic at one of the
roundabouts, knows there is an increasing
level of congestion at these intersections.
T
he traffic issues in and around Blenheim are, in my view,
in need of review. While many have been calling for
Mag & Turbo CREW Blenheim State Highway 1 to bypass town altogether, it is unlikely
“Wheels & Tyres…. It’s what The CREW! Mark and Susie
that this will happen in the near future. A bypass of any
we do” used to be the catch Witehira had always wanted
description would have to be economic and sensible.
phrase for Mag & Turbo Tyre to start their own business While there are benefits to diverting traffic, in particular
& Service Centre but has and when friends purchased heavy vehicles, away from Blenheim, there are many other
since evolved into a one stop a similar business in Nelson factors that must be carefully considered, such as the economic
automotive shop offering with their encouragement impact on Blenheim, and of course the cost of the bypass
many services under one they opened CREW in
itself. It’s also worth noting who is using the current stretch of
roof. The 100% locally owned October 2016. The overall aim
highway in question.
franchise operation has fast of CREW was to fill a gap in When I wrote a column on this issue in 2016, car counting
become one of the province’s Marlborough’s retail, offering data clearly showed the vast majority of vehicles using the
most popular destinations for good quality mid priced Grove Rd bridge were those of locals coming to and from
consumers looking for advice clothes and accessories for
Blenheim, not visitors travelling further afield. Given this
on anything automotive. men and women from world
data, it was clear at that time that money was better spent on
improving the narrow, century-old Grove Rd bridge, which is
leading surf brands.
Although Mag & Turbo still now well underway.
remain very much committed All this is not to say a bypass will never happen, but in the
Join the CREW! Last
to their origins, offering New meantime, perhaps we should be looking at the design of our
year CREW introduced a
Zealand’s largest range of internal road network, and consider how we could divert local
Loyalty programme where
wheel & tyre products in a traffic away from the highway.
customers were rewarded
‘bricks and mortar’ retail Does all the traffic that passes through the current areas
with Loyalty Dollars that
store, they are also the of congestion – with particular mention of the complex
can be spent on their next
team to see for servicing, roundabout between Main St, Sinclair St, Redwood St and the
purchase or saved up for a
brakes, suspension and many railway – have to necessarily do so? Is there a way of diverting
special purchase. This has
automotive accessories. The traffic destined for central Blenheim in a more direct route?
been extremely popular with
workshop is equipped with And would that ultimately bring a better result to our local
over 2,000 customers signing
leading edge equipment businesses even when a bypass is built?
up for rewards.
including state of the art 3D Looking at what we currently have, it appears the road
Camera Wheel Alignment Visit the CREW! If you are network has evolved with the growth of the town, rather than
facilities. in the market for some new been planned to accommodate that growth. And while the
clothes, shoes or accessories Grove Rd bridge upgrade is welcomed, and essential, it does
Agents for Lockon Towbars,
at great prices from mean traffic will now flow more freely to the choke points we
Cruz Roof Racks, EFS 4x4
labels such as Roxy, Hurley, are currently experiencing.
Suspension & Accessories and
Quiksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl
AltTune ECU Remapping to Another area that needs attention is, in my view, the state
or boutique brands such as of some of Blenheim’s rail crossings. Some of these are very
name a few, they have the
Charlo or Augustine pop in rough, and we would do well to improve these which would, in
brands and the people to sort
and see them today at 75 turn, improve traffic flow and safety.
your motoring needs.
Market Street.
27 Grove Road, Blenheim
What we want is a safe and
(behind Coupland’s Bakeries) T: 03 577 5980 efficient traffic system that benefits
T: 03 579 1645 E: crewblenheim@xtra.co.nz those who pass through here as much
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W: magandturbo.com FB: crewblenheim businesses. Looking at what we have
FB: magandturboblenheim IG: crewblenheim in place already and how we can make
IG: magandturboblenheim it better may be a more worthwhile
starting point in the long run, rather
than removing Blenheim from New Stuart Smith
Zealand’s main highway entirely. Kaikoura MP
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