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The Sun
Friday July 15, 2016
Business Business inbrief
Renwick Dairy sells The Renwick Dairy has been sold. Previous owners Rata Harper and Anthony Smith have sold the High Street business to Gurpinder Singh who took over on June 9. Gurpinder says he plans to continue operating the dairy as it is.
Springlands cafe opens A new cafe has opened at the Springlands Shopping Centre. Kotare Cafe, owned by Rebecca Hill and Craig Stringer, opened its doors last week as part of the redevelopment of the shopping centre. Rebecca and Craig also own Figaro’s Cafe in Blenheim.
Honey company moves Taylor Pass Honey has moved to its new premises at the corner of Taylor Pass Road and Wither Road, and the retail store is now open. The store sells honey products, and people can buy honey in bulk and fill their own containers.
Macpac to open Outdoor clothing and equipment shop Macpac is to open in Blenheim in September. The chain has confirmed it will open a store in Blenheim’s Market Street in the old Trendez store.
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Carpet business ‘new direction’ By Celeste Alexander Local couple Nathan and Gena Birtles have taken a step in an exciting new direction after purchasing Harrisons Carpet Marlborough. Nathan is a carpet installer by trade and has been working in Marlborough over the past 10 years. After seeking out “the next
step” in his career, Nathan and Gena approached previous owners Darryl and Cecilia Norman when they heard the business was up for sale. “We heard it was for sale so we met with Cecilia and Darryl to chat and it all went from there,” Gena says. “Nathan’s experience working with carpet meant this opportu-
Marlborough customers of The Co-operative Bank will have, or will soon, see a rebate payment in their bank accounts. The bank recently announced that it was sharing $2.1 million in rebate payments to its customers, and of that figure customers in the Marlborough region will receive a share of $71,561. The rebate is a result of The Co-operative Bank’s strong annual result with profit before rebates and tax in the year ended 31 March 2016 at $15.8 million. Over the next month The Cooperative Bank will pay rebates back to its customers for the 201516 financial year. For most customers in the
Blenheim region and across New Zealand the rebate will be between $10 and $500. The Co-operative Bank’s chief executive Bruce McLachlan says; “Our rebate isn’t the only thing that sets us apart from the other banks.” “Our mobile app continues to be rated number one in New Zealand by customers, our new internet banking site has been awarded an Honoree Webby Award 2016 in the Financial Services/Banking category and Canstar have awarded us the Most Satisfied Customers Award for Banking for the third time. “We’re the only bank in New Zealand to share our profits with its customers and that genuinely
with over 400 carpet samples in the van plus a range of other flooring options. Nathan and Gena are originally from Otago but met while living in London. They returned to New Zealand to settle in Marlborough and have two young children.
The Co-operative Bank Blenheim branch staff Vicki Price, Rachael Rutledge, Heather Root, Marie MacDonald and branch manager Damian Perry celebrating Marlborough rebates.
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nity really suited him and for us as a family it was the right move at the right time.” The couple took over trading at the beginning of June. Nathan is the face of Harrisons Carpet Marlborough, visiting people in their homes and providing on the spot measure and quotes. The business is fully mobile
Bank’s customers receive shares rebate
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