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The Sun
Friday October 7, 2016
Business Business inbrief
Airport needs more comment Marlborough airport is surveying users to help it plan for the future. Chief executive Dean Heiford says the airport is looking at strategic development planning and wants to know what the users thought of the terminal and what else could be considered for the terminal and airport in the future. So far, there have been 100 people respond to the online survey, and another 18 interviews have been done with key stakeholders, he says. The survey can be found at http://bit.ly/2cUzPd9 and the airport company would like 200 responses.
Investigation ongoing The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is still continuing its investigation into nine Marlborough vineyard contracting businesses, a spokesman says. The ministry announced in August it had carried out an operation into 10 contractors and nine were in breach, two seriously. The spokesman says there is no result into this yet as the Labour Inspectorate is still assessing and investigating the records. It will likely be a couple of months before this work will be completed, he says.
Bernadette Kirwan
Innovation for success Innovation is the key pathway to business success for the Top of the South, for people to prosper and thrive and to maintain sustainability, New Zealand King Salmon chief executive Grant Rosewarne says. He says it’s no longer enough to have an amazing product or service. “Growing our local economy and being seen on the world stage is about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, constantly looking to improve, finding solutions to problems that don’t even exist yet, and thinking outside the square. Grant cites former employee Andy Fairhall as an excellent example of someone who walks the innovation talk and is at the cutting edge of technology. Andy has developed a range of unique marine farm net cleaning products, branded as Boss Aqua. “Through his work Andy has shown incredible commitment and ingenuity,” Grant says. “We’re proud to have fostered that talent during his time with New Zealand King Salmon, as well as assisting during the product testing and feedback phase. “And of course the bonus is we can look forward to being able to
use his products in the future not only as a benefit to our business but also to support and further foster the important work he is doing, right here in the Top of the South.” The importance of innovation in helping the Top of the South’s sustainable growth is a view shared by Marlborough Chamber of Commerce chief executive Stephen Gullery. “The Chamber considers Marlborough to be the epicurean center of New Zealand focused on excellent produce through quality sustainability practices,” Stephen says. “It is the ability of local companies to look outside the square, to be innovative, while considering the impact on the province where they live and work, that is helping the Top of the South achieve consistent growth and ensure a sustainable future for the region.” Grant urges businesses in Marlborough and Nelson to foster local innovation and to support those around us who seek to benefit our growth in sustainable ways. New Zealand King Salmon is the world’s largest aquaculture producer of the premium King salmon species. It operates under three key
Andy Fairhall.
brands: Ora King, Regal and Southern Ocean, and the New Zealand King Salmon label, and has been growing and selling salmon to consumers for more than 30 years. The New Zealand salmon
industry was the first and only ocean farmed salmon producing region to attain the ‘Best Choice’ (green) accreditation in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch sustainability guide in 2015.
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Hard work pays off in first year By Celeste Alexander JAys Cafe owners Aamai and John Bradshaw and daughter Jana Neilson have a lot to celebrate this week as they mark their first year in business. October 4 last year they opened the doors to their Charles Street cafe and over the past 12 months have “worked hard” to create a point of difference. “It’s been an incredible year, surpassing all of our expectations,” Aamai says. She says the key to their successful first year has been customer service first and foremost along with great coffee by their star baristas and a range of freshly made salads, gluten
free, vegetarian and vegan foods. “JAys’ all day menu, home baking and juices have continued to be a big hit throughout the year which has attracted a loyal following,” she says. “What we really want to say is a big thank you to our regular customers who have continued to support us throughout the year. It’s been a lot of fun, plenty of laughs and we are looking forward to many more.” To celebrate JAys Cafe’s first birthday Aamai and Jana are hosting a special celebration for their regular customers tomorrow night with cake and coffee. “It’s our way of saying thank you,” Aamai says.
Aamai Bradshaw and Jana Neilson are celebrating their first year in business.
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Federated Farmers is urging farmers to get out and vote, delivering their voting papers to council buildings before the noon Saturday deadline. Local government spokesperson Katie Milne says the way local government is funded, through property value based rates, has a big impact on farms’ financial viability. One of the most important council
functions is to manage natural resources, including water, land and air, and farmers are also exposed to other council regulation like building and dog control - and bylaws for things like stock crossings and stock movement across and along roads. “Councils also provide infrastructure and services of value for farmers and for the rest of the community. Roads are especially important for farms,” Katie says.