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Bowaters are proud to stand alongside the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce. It is with a great deal of pride that Chris Bowater and the team at Bowater Hyundai are continuing to carry on the support of the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce with this stunning new vehicle for Ali and her team. The all new Hyundai Venue represents a new dimension in Hyundai technology, and will be the perfect vehicle for the Chamber team to travel the region far and wide as they continue to support our local business community in all of the good work that they do. The all-new Venue is the newest addition to our Hyundai SUV range at Bowater Hyundai. It comes packed with the latest connectivity and safety features and is distinguished by its unique colour accents and funky interior design. A smaller sized SUV means a more car like driving experience, and easier parking whilst not compromising on interior space. We have plenty of different options to test drive right now, along with the rest of the Hyundai range in our centrally located showroom.

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SPRING ISSUE — INTRODUCTION

From the CEO Contents From the CEO ......................................................... 2 Business Awards Entrants ................................... 3 Bowater Hyundai .................................................. 7 Entrants by Award Category ........................... 10 Nelmac Kūmānu & Climate Action................. 12 Creative Success with Art/Work .....................13 TNL International ................................................. 14 Cyber Safety Week 2021 .................................... 15 Global Innovation Draws on Science..............16 The Most Valuable Piece of Real Estate .......17 Nelson/Marlborough YES Companies ........ 18 NBS ........................................................................... 20 Businesses for Climate Action ......................... 21 NMIT ......................................................................... 22 Time to Check Your Privacy Policies ............. 23 Starting Block Workshops ................................ 24 Upcoming Events ................................................. 25 Event Snaps ........................................................... 26 Meet our Members .............................................. 28 Membership Deals ............................................. 30

For all enquiries please contact: Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Mahitahi Colab Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, PO Box 1121, Nelson 7040 Phone: 03 548 1363 Email: britt@commerce.org.nz Web: www.commerce.org.nz Chamber Board: President: Peter Pattullo Vice President: Manoli Aerakis Board Members: Chris McGeown, Nigel Andrews, Aaron Shields, Lees Seymour, Venus Guy, and Sharon McGuire. Design: Tizza Design

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n this issue of Commerce Comment we are very happy to be presenting and most importantly, celebrating the 24 organisations who have entered the 2021 Nelson Pine Industries Business Awards. Congratulations to them all for taking this step in what is not an easy working environment. The Awards have been running since 1988 and are undoubtedly a highlight of our year. They give us the opportunity to highlight some of the fantastic businesses operating in our region and the dedicated, innovative, tenacious people behind them. Hats off to you all. And of course, the best of luck. Covid is still looming large in our lives, and I am longing for the day (or even just one day would be nice) when I don’t read about it, hear about it on the radio or watch it on TV. Sadly, it does feel as though that is still a long way off and we are certainly beginning to see the stress beginning to show. Not surprising with the border still closed, supply chains disrupted and the country at various levels of lockdowns. Not to mention people separated from family or unable to travel for business due to MIQ restrictions. Now while that is a depressing list but there is a reason for me saying it out loud (so to speak). While we are now all au fait with the various practical support packages and programmes that are available it is also important that we seek out emotional support when we need it. “Going it alone” is rarely a good strategy when dealing with complex stressful situations and the old adage “a problem shared is a problem halved” is a good one to remember. If you do need to share the load, or know someone that clearly does, even if they are not seeing it themselves, then please reach out. There are some useful links at the bottom of this page, or catch up with

an old friend, or someone you trust and just talk things through. It is amazing how much clearer things can seem when they are not spinning around in your mind. I now feel the need to end on a positive note. Last week, the Project Kōkiri partnership led by our Colab partners at the NRDA launched “We’ve Got You”. This is an extension to the awardwinning “We’ve Got This” campaign from last year. Again, the message is simple, show our local business some love and support them through these hard times. Money spent with local suppliers stays local and helps to get the economy moving and keep moving. So enjoy a night out with friends, take a holiday at home and (sorry to use the C word in October) shop early for Christmas! For support, contact: Nationwide Mental Health Support: Call/text 1737 for Need to Talk? & Early Mental Health Response The Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 Healthline: 0800 611 116 Lifeline: 0800 543 354 LifeLync (Nelson/Tasman only): 03 548 2400 Youthline: 0800 37 66 33 or txt 234 Email talk@youthline.co.nz webchat at www.youthline.co.nz Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797 Bereavement Support: 0800 842 84 Buddy Up Business by the Chamber of Commerce

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Nelson Pine Industries is proud to present the....

Business Awards Entrants 2021

For this year’s Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, we received a total of 29 entries across all seven categories. It sets us up for a wonderful awards evening on Friday, November 5th. We’re looking forward to it! Alaron Products Limited is a GMPcertified contract manufacturer. They specialise in custom manufacturing of dietary supplements, complementary medicines, functional foods, and personal care products, and also offer contract freeze-drying services. Alaron’s focus on quality and exceptional customer service means customers can rely on them to produce a compliant, safe product to take to market. Alaron is proudly locally owned and operated. They have been in operation since 1993 and as a dedicated service provider, have continued to grow their manufacturing capabilities. Their expertise is in freeze drying, encapsulation and tableting, powder blending, liquid and cream manufacturing and finished product packing. They continue to invest in their people and grow their resources to ensure they are providing the right level of support to their team while servicing the needs of their valued customer base.

Chia Sisters make natural, delicious drinks that do good for people and the planet from our solar powered, zero carbon juicery in Nelson. We exist to provide people with the nutrition they need to be the best they can be, while redefining what good business means to ensure a better world for people and the environment. Chia Sisters is recognised as a leader in sustainability. We are New Zealand’s highest rated certified B Corp and were recently acknowledged in the top 5% in the world for our environmental efforts. The sisters behind Chia Sisters are Chloe and Florence Van Dyke who are Edmund Hillary Fellows and are also founders of Businesses for Climate Action. Chia Sisters is Nelson’s first living wage certified company.

Established in 1999, Cutting Edge Signs helps businesses stand out and grow by providing design solutions and by crafting and installing bespoke signage that are not just aesthetically striking, but also highly functional. We are the largest signage solutions provider and the only certified Carbon Positive sign company in the Top of the South. We are also accredited by the Living Wage Aotearoa and Site Safe Gold certified. We are innovative, we are progressive, we love challenges but more than anything, we make ideas happen!

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Located in Tākaka Golden Bay, Dancing Sands Distillery is New Zealand’s most awarded distillery, praised for its handcrafted and unconventional gin distilled with high quality ingredients. Dancing Sands’ founders, Sarah and Ben Bonoma started the business in 2016 with a vision to make the best gin on the market, and one that would capture the beauty of Golden Bay and the clarity of the Dancing Sands Spring, part of the world-famous, Te Waikoropupū Springs. Ben and Sarah have quite a story to tell. From pursuing their love for each other from opposite sides of the earth, to landing in New Zealand to learn a craft they knew next to nothing about, this ‘sauvy’ pair is at the top of their game. Launching award-winning and unique gin such as their Sauvignon Blanc Gin - a creative world-first that combines the art of gin making with an iconic Kiwi wine.

Carol Shirley began her catering business in 2003, delivering corporate lunches around Nelson’s CBD. Two decades, and many more than four weddings and a funeral later, Gourmet Catering has grown into Nelson’s foremost catering supplier, renowned for outstanding food and excellent customer service. These days, Carol works with her head chef and front of house manager at their permanent premises, Beachside Nelson Conference and Events Centre, continuing to delight both private and corporate clients with their professionalism and can-do attitude.

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Carol has worked with grit and determination throughout her entire career, but perhaps never more so than in 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Within a week, Carol found herself with all forward bookings for that year cancelled or postponed. However, she quickly found an opportunity to keep her staff employed while serving the Nelson community. She began offering restaurant-quality meals delivered to the door through her website, keeping the elderly and vulnerable and wider Nelson community fed and her business very much alive. Carol has built Gourmet Catering on a founding principle that she learnt early in her hospitality career. By always putting people first, profits will follow; Gourmet Catering’s success shows that this mantra has served her well.

Hybrid Bikes designs and builds custom e-bikes in the Nelson garage of business founder, Frank Witowski. The company designs the moulds for the e-bike frames and has them made from lightweight, strong, high performance carbon fibre, notable for its excellent riding characteristics. The company has been successfully operating a business model split between retailing and nationwide online direct sales for almost three years. The business was first reviewed by Consumer Magazine in 2019 and has since continued to dominate reviews of 21 models of e-bike, including big-name global brands. Hybrid Bikes is committed to environmental excellence and for the past two years it has measured and offset 120% of its carbon footprint.

Jerram Tocker Barron Architects is a unique medium sized architecture practice, providing boutique architectural design services on a national scale. We deliver meaningful contributions to people, communities, and the environment. We undertake all facets of building design including architecture, strategic master planning, urban design and interiors solutions. We design contemporary, sustainable and specialised environments, and buildings for communities across New Zealand. Our values are focused on people; being local, being understanding and being enabled by technology to respond and adapt. These values provide us with the ability to think outside the box with an innovative, solutions-based approach to improve the lives of the users of the buildings, and the environment. These values contribute to our high level of returning clients who come back to us for a wide range of projects. As a corporate citizen, JTB Architects consider it important that we contribute to the business community through maintaining a living wage policy for all staff, and our ongoing commitment to being carbon zero. We also recognise that diversity is important, and we are proud to be members of Architects Declare promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Life Education Trust Nelson/Tasman operates a mobile school resource that supports the health education syllabus of primary and intermediate schools.

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online community-led initiative open to everyone.

After participating in the Life Education programme our children will be equipped with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions affecting their own health and wellbeing. The programme includes: • •

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eating properly and the benefits of a balanced diet respecting others and understanding the impact of their decisions on others how to build resilience strategies learning about the development of the brain through maturation the impact of alcohol and substance abuse in the critical phase of development, and learning how to establish safe digital citizenship and the effects of cyber bullying.

The Nelson Environment Centre is proud to be the longest serving environment centre in New Zealand and has been proudly serving our community since 1976. We are an independent not-for-profit organisation that helps the Nelson Tasman community live more sustainably and reduce its impact on the environment.

The Nelson Giants is an iconic Nelson sporting brand with a proud history: we are the only team to have competed in New Zealand’s top domestic basketball competition, the National Basketball League, every year since its inception in 1982. The Nelson Giants and the NBL jointly celebrated our 40th seasons this year. The Giants were NBL Champions in 1994, 1998 and 2007, and have made the grand final on eight other occasions. We have a strong record of developing local players and coaches, including current Tall Blacks star Finn Delany and former players Mika Vukona, Phill Jones and Nenad Vucinic. The Giants have always enjoyed strong community support from our passionate Nelson fans. The return of live games in Nelson in 2021 saw regular ‘sold out’ signs once again hang outside the Trafalgar Centre on game nights. Off the court, the Nelson Giants’ focus is on growing basketball in our region. The “Giants in Schools” programme, delivered every year since 1990, sees Giants players providing primary school children with an introduction to basketball, while also promoting the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. The Giants are proud of this positive impact on our young people.

Its mission is to weave individuals, households, civil society organisations, businesses, councils and iwi together around urgent, strategic action on climate change in the Nelson-Tasman region. The Forum is organised into a set of working groups, each focussing on different topics such as what we make, buy and waste, supporting nature and storing carbon, and how we move ourselves and our stuff around.. To date the Forum has been heavily involved in making submissions to local and central government, hosting events around sustainable practices and educating communities on carbon emission reduction. Forum members make valuable contributions to public conversations and are on hand to act as advisors. They have published The Climate Action Book; a comprehensive guide to emissions reduction specific to the Nelson Tasman region - from a governance level, through business and local community organisations, to the individual at home. The Climate Action Book launched in May and is free to download from their website.

We provide this through the delivery of our three core programmes - ReUse Shops, Electronic Waste Recycling, and Kai Rescue.

With the end in sight, it could be the time to stop for breather. However, this is not the case for the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust who are accelerating their efforts to complete the Great Taste Trail, a 177km multi-day loop around the Nelson Tasman region.

We are committed to providing ongoing education, information and advice to assist the people of our community in taking positive action for the environment.

For the past 12 years, construction has been a focus for this volunteer trust. The Coppermine Trail, a 39km intermediate level mountain bike ride from the city centre into a mountain environment is

Launched in February 2020, the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum is an

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already complete. Over three-quarters of the Great Taste Trail is complete and its impact can be seen in numbers. An independent report commissioned by MBIE estimates that there were 267,218 trips (cycles and pedestrians) on the Great Taste Trail in the year to February 2020. Looking to the future, the Trust sees opportunities to extend the trail network, enhance surroundings and better connect to the region’s extensive tastes.

Neudorf Black exists to bring flavour and nutrition to the Kiwi dinner plate with something special. Located on Neudorf Road in Upper Moutere, Neudorf Black is all about black garlic. Their black garlic condiments are made with New Zealand ingredients sourced from the South Island and are found in specialty grocers and delis around the country.

proudly based in the Top of the South. We’re incredibly committed to making sure our King salmon is grown in the safest, most sustainable way possible - we aim to pass on our land and water environments to the next generation and beyond in the same, or better condition than we inherited them. Our King salmon is the highest quality, tastiest salmon you can get; the natural high oil content results in a wonderfully rich flavour and delicate texture that is renowned by consumers and chefs as their salmon of choice. We’re also proud that our high value brands: Ōra King, Regal, Southern Ocean and Omega Plus are known for their quality, category leadership and innovation across New Zealand and an increasing number of international markets.

A small but vibrant player amongst local food producers, Neudorf Black is less than two years old, but is a favourite “must visit” at the Saturday Nelson Market. Sustainability, quality and customer satisfaction are key to their growth as they aim to be New Zealand’s most loved black garlic brand.

Pathways to Employment Nelson assist former refugees to find sustainable employment that uses their skills and abilities and is appropriate to their circumstances.

New Zealand King Salmon believe in creating the ultimate salmon experience.

The Pathways to Employment team work with both job seekers and employers to find the right fit. The Nelson team seek to help the right person into the right job at the right time and liaise with the client and employer to make sure the job start goes smoothly and continues that way.

As the world’s largest producer with more than 30 years of farming, processing and branding our unique breed, we are the King salmon experts,

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Gaining employment is a key part in the resettlement process for people from refugee backgrounds. Once in employment, many people from refugee backgrounds feel empowered and can contribute to their new community and their new home in Aotearoa.

Pathways to Employment is named for the ‘pathway’ that former refugees take in finding employment. The pathway often includes English training, volunteering, work experience and part time work as steps towards full time, sustainable employment.

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Nelson-based company Noologica Ltd was formed in 2019 to build on the ground-breaking research of Dr Fabián Labra-Spröhnle into the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. This research, which earned him a PhD from Victoria University, culminated in the development of a computer-based game and the mathematical analysis (using fractals and machine learning techniques) of the players’ responses to detect the behavioural ‘signature’ of ADHD. The method was validated in a clinical trial conducted by the Nelson Marlborough Health NMH. Further trials are now being conducted at institutions in Turkey and Estonia. Noologica (the name derives from the Greek for ‘study of mind’) is actively involved in the ‘translational research’ task of developing digital tools to allow clinicians to make easy and accurate diagnoses of ADHD. The technology will be made available free of charge, with Noologica offering commercial consultancy and training services to support its use. Future projects involve research into the applicability of the method to other mental health conditions. With mental health issues being described as ‘the next pandemic’ in a post Covid-19 world, the need for fast and accurate diagnosis tools will become acute.

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Nude Kiwi Natural Skincare began as a homemade solution to take control of what we used on our skin, and to reduce the amount of packaging we brought home. We love everything natural and that’s what we’ve included in our products to bring the benefits of nature to your skin. Nude Kiwi combines NZ Marine Collagen with powerful antioxidants and vitamins from kiwifruit and other natural extracts and oils, proven to protect the skin against environmental stress and promote healthy skin regeneration. Our packaging reflects our aim to be kinder to the environment. We selected glass for our jars and aluminium for their lids as they are both infinitely recyclable, and both can be recycled in New Zealand. Our plain kraft boxes and paper sleeves can both be reused or recycled. “We love creating beautifully fragranced New Zealand made natural skincare and we are so happy to share it with you. Thank you for supporting New Zealand made.” – Emily & Ajith, Nude Kiwi

relocatable buildings, cabins, and baches for an affordable price. Different designs cater for a variety of clients and their personal circumstances. With replication of the designs, high-end workmanship, top quality products and locally sourced materials, Ruru Homes aims to become a market leader for tiny homes in New Zealand whilst demonstrating that above living wage employment, affordable housing, and business success can all be done at the same time. As a sustainable and ethical business, Ruru Homes value every member of the team individually, creating a trustworthy, high quality and useful product, built by a valued and supported team. Ruru Homes proudly sources all building materials locally, New Zealand made (certified). The owners Daniel and Fran specifically target to work with local, small companies for all trade supplies and purchases, supporting small businesses, sourcing locally and supporting the community.

SquareKicker is a no-code design and animation extension for customising Squarespace websites, allowing users to create beautiful custom designs with an easy-to-use extension.

After a former family owned and operated tourism eco-lodge business was closed due to Covid-19 implications, it opened an amazing opportunity to create a completely new company from scratch, with the right values, set up and goals implemented from the very beginning.

Founder and web designer Nick Ippolito noticed a frustration in the web design community when working with the Squarespace web platform. Designers wanted to create websites the way they imagined without the technical code challenges. Nick saw an opportunity and started playing with some ideas. When the 2020 Covid lockdown was announced, he saw it as the perfect opportunity to work on a solution.

Ruru Homes is a very fast-growing company creating small homes,

Now based in The Press Hall coworking space in Nelson, the founding

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team of Nick and Hannah Ippolito, Rowan Findlay, Nat Booth launched SquareKicker in October 2020, quickly disrupting the Squarespace design ecosystem. With the addition of SquareKicker, users are able to produce unique websites they are proud to share with their clients, making SquareKicker a significant part of the future of Squarespace web design.

Established in 2000 by local environmentalist, the late Martin Conway, Tasman Environmental Trust currently manages 20 conservation projects worth $7 million across Nelson Tasman. The projects cover restoration plantings of native species, and predator control, to increase biodiversity and restore healthy riparian, coastal and inland ecosystems throughout the region. TET supports community conservation groups with project and funds management, planning, admin support and training services through its Conservation Hub. The hub also links up projects with similar aims and, at the other end of the scale, promotes collaboration among different sectors in the community. By bringing together iwi, community groups, local and central government, landowners and businesses, TET is facilitating transformational conservation outcomes on a large scale across Nelson Tasman. With 195,000 native plants planted in the financial year ending 30 June 2021, the Trust is coming closer to realising its vision: helping to create and maintain healthy, diverse ecosystems woven through the Nelson Tasman landscape.

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The Cheesecake Shop Richmond is a destination shop. We create cakes and desserts for all occasions, and pride ourselves on quality products and great customer service. We proudly bake and decorate our products in-store using quality New Zealand and international ingredients. We have over 40 different cakes available for you to pick up right away, which is awesome if you are planning a last-minute party and need a delicious dessert, or come in and pre-order a cake for your special celebration. We provide excellent customer service and we will always do our best to cater to your wildest cake dreams. We are located in at the Fresh Choice entrance of the Richmond Mall, and can’t wait to see you soon.

medium sized businesses deserve, but we also aim to exhibit leadership within the design industry by creating innovative outputs that feed a “larger picture,” making the world a better place one business at a time. All work is completed by qualified, experienced, and committed design professionals, and is driven by the strategy necessary to help businesses achieve their potential, drive the changes we all wish to see, and to look good while they’re at it. Whether it be a need for strategy, branding, print marketing, social media, or another creative service for your business, we can deliver results that are hard to argue with.

True Leaf Microgreens is a local, foodinnovation start-up company redefining how and where fresh and nutritious produce is grown.

We’re focused on providing reliable strategic advice and an unparalleled standard of design services to small businesses, particularly those in environmentally-friendly or socially innovative pursuits. Tizza has a multitude of meanings — one being “born to be executive,” or to exhibit leadership in innovation. Not only do we aim to produce the executive-level design that small-to-

Not only are the team at True Leaf Microgreens creating new ways to farm and produce local food, they intend on revitalizing communities and innovating for a healthier and more sustainable future.

Yum is an award-winning, innovative and sustainably focused breakfast food company.

“We bake, we decorate, you celebrate.”

At Tizza Design, we believe business can change the world.

throughout the region. This is why you will also find their tasty, nutritionally supercharged microgreens in many local produce stores and supermarkets so that you at home can experiment with adding microgreens to your daily meals. They are hopeful that in time microgreens will become the foundation of everyone’s diet.

Using breakthroughs made through careful observations in indoor vertical farming, technology, and plant biology, True Leaf Microgreens has developed their own unique and sustainable growing techniques and systems enabling them to grow fresh, vibrant produce for enhanced nutrition and flavour, year-round. They admit that microgreens are traditionally used by chefs in relatively small quantities as garnishes, however, the True Leaf Microgreen team believe that it’s time that microgreens be elevated in status to that of a key ingredient not only used by chefs in restaurants or cafes but in households

Started in 2015 by husband and wife team Sarah Hedger and Mike Cowlin, Yum makes high quality, premium, gluten free, grain free granolas, muesli, porridge, and now pancake mix. Sarah worked for many years as a professional chef at luxury lodges in Wanaka. Inspired to create a flavourful, high quality breakfast option that could sustain her long days, without causing stomach pains like other cereals, Sarah created one of the first premium granolas on the market that was grain free while having the right balance of protein, carbs and healthy fats. Yum continues to provide quality, innovative breakfast solutions that have only the good quality ingredients she knows as a chef how to source. The result is a remarkable product that is good for us and the planet.

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Entrants by Categor Nelson Weekly

Nelson City Council &

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START-UP

SMALL BUSINESS

MEDIUM BUSINESS

Neudorf Black

Gourmet Catering

Cutting Edge Signs

Nude Kiwi

Nelson Giants

Dancing Sands Distillery

Ruru Homes

The Cheesecake Shop

Hybrid Bikes

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Nelson Regional

King Salmon

Wakatu Incorporation

Development Agency

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Chia Sisters

Alaron

Life Education Trust

Nelson Environmental

Cutting Edge Signs

Centre Nelson Tasman

Nelson Tasman

Cycle Trust

Climate Forum

New Zealand Red Cross

Tasman Environmental

Gourmet Catering Jerram Tocker Barron

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opportunities in the scope of fleet related CO2 emissions for Te Tauihu businesses.

What I have learnt from sharing experiences with other businesses, is that many of us who have begun this journey to reduce our fleet or fuel related emissions, are on a very similar path.

The climate crisis is hard to ignore, especially given the very recent and increasing number of global and local events linked to climate change, unprecedented heat waves in North America and Siberia, forest fires in North America, flooding in China, Germany and even locally the list is long.

So, what are we doing? Nelmac Kūmānu provides ecology-led environment infrastructure solutions for civic, commercial and private clients, with cornerstones in greenspaces, water, conservation and commercial contracts. We measure our CO2 footprint with EKOS, which helps us understand the source of our emissions. Ninety five percent of our emissions are related to fuel usage. So fleet is our focus.

Accepting this crisis, not only are we on a journey to substantially curb our own emissions we are also encouraging other businesses to begin the same journey. As an activator in the Businesses for Climate Action (B4CA) group, I have been leading the Fleet Management sector since B4CA began in June 2020. The group is focused on finding climate solutions, sharing common challenges and discovering new

Electric Vehicles and Tools Nelmac Kūmānu has recently adopted an ‘electric first’ approach to promote the procurement of electric vehicles and plant. Currently we have five fully electric vehicles, one plug in hybrid and a standard hybrid and are planning on extending this fleet throughout the coming year. In most cases the electric vehicles have replaced the use of a ute. Many of our staff rely

t Nelmac Kūmānu our focus is on the future and a critical aspect of the future is this small window of opportunity that we as businesses have to stop polluting our atmosphere with CO2 and other greenhouse gases.

on their vehicle as a tool of the trade, but where this is not the case, we are seeking electric alternatives. Many of our teams are also using electric tools instead of fuel driven tools. Changing Driver Behaviour Installing Smartrak GPS Vehicle Tracking in our vehicles gives us data on vehicle utilisation, over speeding, heavy breaking and idling time to help improve driver behaviour aimed at fuel reductions. Another aspect of driver behaviour is the strong connection with many drivers to their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. So, part of changing driver behaviour is to promote the uptake of electric vehicles. Most of our staff, once they experience one of our electric or hybrid vehicles tend to enjoy them, and the interest is growing. Fuel Efficient Vehicles The majority of Nelmac Kūmānu’s fleet are utes and trucks, which is a challenge shared by many businesses due to the lack of electric and hybrid options. So, in the meantime we are upgrading our oldest fleet first to newer more fuel-efficient vehicles with improved health and safety features. In the past year this has included six new trucks, one minibus and eight utes.

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rt/Work is designed for creative practitioners and artists who are looking to establish a financially viable career — to find employment or be successfully self-employed for the longterm. We commenced the programme in May, and have 108 registrations, with 70 personal development plans underway. We work with participants one on one, and our approach is tailored to the individual needs of each participant, supported by workshops run through the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce. Participants have access to the programme for up to nine months as they work through their Personal Development Plan, regularly reviewing progress and refining actions to ensure they are on track to achieve their creative goals. While each participant has different needs, we are discovering that there are some common skill gaps such as business planning, financial management, funding and grant applications, marketing, and the effective use of social media. We have also connected participants together who are acting as a support network to each other to achieve their goals. Art/Work is all about building individual confidence and providing creatives with the right skills to be successful in their chosen field. Note: Due to an overwhelmingly positive response to the programme, we are not taking any further applicants at this time.

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CREEPING UP SOON

Cyber Safety Week 2021

ERT NZ’s annual awareness campaign, Cyber Smart Week, will take place 18–24 October 2021.

“The Kiwi ‘she’ll be right’ attitude won’t cut the mustard anymore when it comes to cyber security,” says CERT NZ Director Rob Pope. “Your personal information is highly valuable to attackers regardless of who you are, so it’s important that more Kiwis get serious about protecting themselves online. “Steps like using a password manager, two-factor authentication, updating devices and checking privacy settings are the basics to building your cyber defence.” Research by CERT NZ found 87% of New Zealanders agree safety and security of their personal information online is something that’s really important to them, however 40% expressed that taking the necessary precautions to safeguard their online personal information is inconvenient. Almost a third (32%) of Kiwis don’t frequently check the privacy settings on their social media accounts. Roughly the same amount (30%) don’t use two-factor

authentication (2FA) when logging into an online account. This is a code sent to your phone or an authentication app to verify your identity in addition to using a password and adds another layer of security to your logins. Use a Password Manager Using strong and unique passwords for each online account is so important. The easiest way to keep track of them all is with a password manager. It’s like an online safe that stores and manages your passwords. You’ll only have to remember the one master password for your password manager, and it’ll do the rest. Two-factor authentication Turning on two-factor authentication (2FA) is an easy way to add another layer of security to your logins and accounts. It’s a simple extra step after you log in, such as entering a code from an app. You can enable 2FA on most of your online accounts, and your devices. You’ll usually find the option to turn it on in the privacy settings. Update your devices When you’re alerted to a software update for your device, don’t ignore it - install it as soon as possible. Updates not only add new features, they fix bugs and vulnerabilities attackers can use to gain

access to your information.Set updates to happen automatically whenever a new version is available. Then you don’t have to think about it! Check your privacy To maintain your privacy online, it’s important to know and control who can see your stuff. Attackers could use your information to access your data or steal your identity. Lock down your accounts – starting with social media. Check that requests for personal information are legitimate before you give any details. If you’re not sure, don’t provide the information. Want to know more? Get in touch with one of the BlueBerryIT team today and make sure you subscribe to CERT NZ’s updates. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram. and LinkedIn.

03 548 4923 www.blueberryit.co.nz 1/60 Achilles Avenue, Nelson

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Global innovation draws on Cawthron science Cawthron’s Annual Lecture to showcase the potential impact of significant international collaboration.

world-leading clinician who cofounded the Pain Treatment Center at Boston Children’s Hospital will be the keynote speaker at the 78th annual Thomas Cawthron Memorial Lecture in October. Dr Charles Berde — Senior Associate in Pain Medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and Professor of Anaesthesia at Harvard Medical School — will present via video link from the United States, and join a live discussion with Cawthron scientists Dr Johan Svenson and Andy Selwood at the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts on 19 October. The event will be simultaneously live-streamed to a global audience. Dr Berde’s presentation, Revolutionising post-operative pain relief, will examine several recent advances in care of patients after surgery, including innovations that he and his Boston Children’s Hospital/ Harvard colleague Dr Daniel Kohane are spearheading, aided by a crucial key to the puzzle that has been provided by Cawthron’s work with microalgae and bioactives.

This is a growing area of focus for Cawthron which has the potential to provide solutions to a range of industries, from pharmaceuticals to food production. Cawthron’s analytical chemists are global experts in identifying these bioactive compounds, understanding how they work, figuring out how to produce them in a laboratory and on a large commercial scale, and developing methods to modify them so they are pure, reliable, efficient and safe. Cawthron is inviting people to register for the livestream event. Limited tickets may become available for the live event, depending on Covid-19 restrictions. Watch Cawthron Institute’s website and Facebook page for updates. Pictured: Keynote: Dr Charles Berde Boston Children’s Hospital Harvard Medical School (top) Featuring: Dr Johan Svenson Cawthron Institute (middle)

Andy Selwood Cawthron Institute (bottom)

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The 78th annual Thomas Cawthron Memorial Lecture Live stream 5.30pm Tue 19 October | www.cawthron.org.nz/lecture COMMERCE COMMENT

COMMUNICATION PARTNER —DOWNING CREATIVE MARKETING

The most valuable piece of real estate in the world Tony Downing Owner and Director Downing Creative Marketing www.downing.nz

ompanies spend trillions every year trying to get their share of it. New Zealand’s most successful businesses invested billions last year to claim their piece. What is this highly desired resource? Forget about Auckland housing, this sought-after resource is the real estate of the mind. It is this ‘share of brain’ that companies are spending fortunes to secure, and every Kiwi business owner needs to know how to claim theirs to be successful. Every great piece of good advertising is an attempt to plant an idea in your mind. But more importantly that idea needs to stay and grow into a permanent resident. One that becomes an old friend. One that you turn to whenever you need their help to solve a problem. Think about Google. Before they started in 1998 none of us knew what a Google was. One day you heard about them. The idea was planted. Now you turn to Google most days like an old friend, to solve any problem. They own that piece of your mind that needs to know answers.

How do you increase your ‘share of brain’? For this to be successful you need a marketing vision. Because increasing your ‘share of brain’ doesn’t happen overnight. It takes planning. Step out of your business for a few minutes. Think about the next three years and how much can you increase your share of brain. What if every potential customer in your geographic area knew your name? How many people would that be? What needs to change to reach this bigger group? What’s your big idea? Everyone knowing your name is not enough you need to attach a positive reason to choose you. You need articulate this positive reason with clarity. What do you want to stand for in the minds of customers? What problem do you solve for your customers? Put it into one sentence or a few words.

the customers’ minds? The number of times that a customer needs to connect with your message before they act has jumped up in recent years. Every industry is different but one thing is for sure, that number is more than once. This is what branding is all about – owning an idea in someone’s mind. A brand is a brain tattoo. Something that won’t come off in the wash of the digital deluge that we call life. It takes continual energy to own an idea. Lots of others are trying to jump in front of you and push you out of the way. That is why most people find it hard to create content, communication and real connection. We Kiwis are sometimes too polite. But if you want to succeed in the digital world keep connecting, creating and communicating. Make it your goal to increase your ‘share of brain’ and the rewards will follow.

Wash and repeat How much are you prepared to invest in cementing your name and big idea into

What piece of mental real estate do you want your brand to own? Imagine if every potential customer in your area knew your brand name and the problem you can solve for them. Because once they know this then you are only one Google search away. They wouldn’t need to do a generic search where all your competitors are presented too. They would Google your name and then within seconds be on a direct path to your door. What would that be worth to you? To Google it’s worth trillions.

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YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCHEME — COMPANIES

Young Enterprise Scheme companies are now in their first selling cycle, their next challenge is all about SALES! Check out their products and get shopping online to support these budding entrepreneurs.

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Nelson Marlborough YES Companies DRAW 4 UR CAUSE

SEEDLINGS COLLECTION

Celebrity doodles sold for charity

Handmade Kauri gum pendants

ERIE KIWI SEASONINGS

STAY NATURAL

Food seasoning

Apple & blackcurrant juice

HYP’D

SUN STITCH

Upcycled hand-painted shoes

Sunhats made from recycled fabric

OUTTA THE BOX

THAT’S A WRAP

Lunch boxes for charity

Beeswax wraps with a twist

PLANTSCAPE

THREE BAYS JELLIES

Workplant plant hire & staging

Kiwifruit jelly

PLAYBACK

TOTIFY

Secondhand sport equipment

Bags made from recycled fabric

PUAHA TE TAI HONEY

UN(WINE)D

Honey supporting Kapa Haka group

Candles

RENFORCE POWER

VINTAGE NELSON

Caffeiene-free workout blend

Vintage clothing

R L DRONES Photography & videography

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COMMUNICATION PARTNER — FINDEX

This is NBS. This is banking for life. I’ve been doing my personal and business banking with NBS for about four years now. They’re easy to deal with, really friendly, and very quick. They look at the whole picture and tailor solutions to suit your needs. We weren’t happy with our original bank and knew we needed to change to be able to grow the business. My accountant suggested we look at NBS. With the old bank, it was just hard work. They were a big corporate. I’ve been running Tasman Bay Plumbing for 15 years now and we have about 25 staff. It’s important to bank with people who understand your business. We have bills that need to be paid and sometimes we’re still waiting to get paid. NBS can help us out with cashflow and make it happen very easily. If I need anything, I just call my personal banker. It’s much easier than going through a call centre dealing with someone who doesn’t know you. The thing with NBS is that they’re local. They offer good old-fashioned service. There’s no paperwork going out of town and up the food chain. Everything gets dealt with straight away. They take the stress out of day-to-day business. Chris Inglis - Tasman Bay Plumbing

www.nbs.co.nz 0800 101 700 20

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COMMUNICATION PARTNER — B4 CA

ast month the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a ‘code red’ for humanity. We have been presented with a reality check for what has happened in the past, where we are currently headed and what can be done to prepare for the future. The IPCC’s 200+ authors aggregated the latest climate findings into the clearest and most comprehensive summary yet of the physical science of climate change. Widespread, rapid and intensifying The findings unequivocally show human influence has warmed the planet at a rate that is unprecedented in at least the last 2000 years. The changes we have already experienced will only increase with further warming. Our future will see an environment with more widespread, rapid and intense heat, heavy rainfall, drought and fire. Our oceans will continue to warm and acidify. Every region on Earth will be affected. While some of the changes will be irreversible for millennia, some can be slowed and some even reversed through strong, rapid and sustained reductions in

greenhouse gas emissions. Immediate, rapid and largescale reductions Businesses for Climate Action’s ambition is to create a resilient sustainable economy, adaptable to both the opportunities and disruptions of climate change. The best part is we can all be part of the solution; individuals, businesses, communities and governments. We already have the knowledge and tools to take immediate, rapid and largescale action to reduce emissions. By supporting the transition to clean energy, transportation, and food, we can choose to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions to net zero and shape a better future together. Businesses for Climate Action has been specifically brought together to support businesses throughout Te Tauihu - like yours - to reduce carbon emissions. The journey often starts with measuring, reducing and off-setting emissions. Beyond contributing toward zero carbon, this process usually has other positive economic benefits for the business,

including cost reduction, efficiency improvements, staff engagement and customer recognition. Businesses for Climate Action also has activator groups to enable business sectors (such as tourism, food and beverage or construction), professions (accountants or lawyers) or relevant areas of interest (such as fleet management or energy efficiency) to collaborate through talks and workshops both online and in person.

Be part of the solution Measuring your business’ carbon footprint is essential to manage and reduce the climate impact your organisation is having. As this process does not have to be onerous, there is no need to hesitate. To learn more about the tools available or to join an activator group, click here.

Partner with NMIT While the benefits to recipients are obvious, businesses also benefit from investing in scholarships. Offering a scholarship can assist an organisation with marketing, social responsibility, recruitment, and everything in between. It’s a good way to advertise a brand name while also making a real difference in students’ lives.

Each year approximately 40 NMIT students are awarded scholarships to help cover their fees and support their study at NMIT. A successful scholarship application supports a learner towards their chosen career path or employment. Without assistance from an outside source, students may have trouble paying for their study, or have to increase the amount of paid work they need to do outside their studies. Investment in students, plus strong linkages with business partners and employers, helps support the skilled workforce needed in Te Tauihu as we recover from COVID-19. Each year there’s a portfolio of NMIT scholarships available, generously funded by external sponsors, businesses and community organisations.

Become a sponsor at: nmit.ac.nz/scholarships Image: The 2021 New Zealand King Salmon scholarship recipients, Jamie Francis, Effie Gledhill, James Harrington (King Salmon Aquaculture) and Emma Schrouder (King Salmon Business).

COMMUNICATION PARTNER — PIT T & MOORE

It’s time to check your privacy policies Rhys Thompson Senior Solicitor Pitt & Moore www.pittandmoore.co.nz

n our experience most New Zealand businesses are very aware of the need to ensure compliance with their health and safety obligations, but not all are aware of the need to comply with privacy laws. All businesses will collect and handle some form of personal information which is subject to New Zealand’s privacy laws and as such need to comply with New Zealand’s privacy laws. To those not familiar with our privacy laws, the extent of personal information captured is surprisingly broad. It includes personal information collected about people external to the business (e.g. customers) but also people within the business (e.g. employees). Personal information can take a number of forms and for example may include information held on files, registers, emails, written records and audio and video recordings (including your security cameras). The types of businesses captured is also very broad and includes most activities undertaken for profit. For example, most mum and dad residential property investors don’t realise that they are subject to and need to comply with privacy laws regarding tenants personal information. Privacy Officer The starting point for compliance with privacy laws is appointing a privacy officer. Every business is required by law to have an appointed privacy officer. Your privacy officer can be a person within your business (e.g. a director or senior

manager) or an external advisor (e.g. your lawyers). The role of the privacy officer is to encourage and ensure compliance with our privacy laws. In order to meet their obligations the privacy officer will need to be fully engaged with how your businesses collects, uses and disposes of personal information. If you are looking at appointing an internal privacy officer the Privacy Commissioner has extensive free resources and e-courses available on its website (www.privacy.org.nz). What’s new Late last year, the Privacy Act 2020 came into force and made a range of significant updates to New Zealand’s privacy laws. One notable change is a requirement for businesses to notify the Privacy Commissioner where a privacy breach is likely to cause serious harm. Consequently, it is now recommended that in addition to a privacy policy all businesses have a privacy breach response plan which sets out how you will respond to privacy breaches in a way that complies with New Zealand privacy laws. What’s at stake? In terms of legal consequences fines for privacy breaches generally range from around $5,000 to $50,000. However, fines for the most serious of breaches in New Zealand have be known to exceed $150,000. In addition to monetary liability, privacy breaches also have consequences for your business’ reputation. Governance Responsibilities If you have an executive or governance function within your organisation you should be asking for a regular privacy reports alongside your health and safety

reports. The privacy report should cover a range of matters including your key metrics (privacy disclosure requests, breaches and response and resolution times), details of controls, IT security systems, security audits, timetabling and financing). If you need advice or assistance with your privacy compliance program get in touch with the team at Pitt and Moore and ask for Rhys Thompson. He can be contacted on (03) 545 7899 or rhys.thompson@ pittandmoore.co.nz. Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is of a general nature and is not intended as legal advice. It is important that you seek legal advice that is specific to your circumstances.

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STARTING BLOCKS WORKSHOPS

Starting Blocks Workshops Check out the new lineup of workshops led by local business sponsors who have a wealth of information ready to share. Register today!

STARTING BLOCKS WORKSHOPS

Website Marketing & Traffic

Legal Requirements & Business Structures

Attendees will learn:

This workshop will cover the legalities you need to know when starting a business and business structuring, including:

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Good website design Website structure Content Search Engine Optimisation Marketing mediums to promote your website

So you can: • Be well presented online • Have a well performing website structurally • Have a customer friendly website • Have a website that performs well in the marketplace

Date: Time: Venue: Presenter:

Wednesday 6 October 5:30pm - 7:30pm Crombie Lockwood 9 McGlashen Ave, Richmond Chris Butler The Marketing Studio

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The Toolkit – common legal forms for businesses Business Structures — Sole Trader, Companies, Limited Partnerships, Partnerships, Trading Trusts, Joint Ventures Handy Tips — Finance options, Insurance and Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Date: Time: Venue: Presenter:

Thursday 21 October 9:30am - 11:30am Mahitahi Colab, NMIT A Block 322 Hardy Street, Nelson Louise Walsh MMP Lawyers

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BBB WORKSHOPS — 2021 SPONSORS

Basic Financial & Admin Systems

Sales & Pricing Attendees will learn: •

Reading your prospects personality and identifying their needs How to define a sales process for your business that converts The power of strategic questioning Dealing with objections

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So you can: • Confidently make sales without having to be pushy • Have a predictable conversion from lead to sale • Build rapport with prospects so they want to buy • Make the sale without having to discount • Turn around common objections

Date: Time: Venue: Presenter:

Wednesday 27 October 9:30am - 11:30am Crombie Lockwood 9 McGlashen Ave, Richmond Bruce Wilson Action Coach

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Attendees will learn: • • • • •

Components & structure of business plans How to choose the right method for keeping business records How to set up a bookkeeping system Tax requirements basics 10 common mistakes in accounting you can avoid by being organised

So you can: • Create a basic business plan • Implement a system to organise, track, and set aside money • Get into an accounts and admin routine and take control of your business activities • Have confidence and clarity about the financial health of your business

Date: Time: Venue: Presenter:

Wednesday 3 November 9:30am - 11:30am Mahitahi Colab, NMIT A Block 322 Hardy Street, Nelson Carla Jehle Sound Choice

BBB WORKSHOPS — 2021 SPONSORS BBB WORKSHOPS — 2021 SPONSORS

Upcoming Events Save the date in your calendars for our variety of events.

OCT

06 OCT

12 OCT

19 OCT

OCT

Starting Blocks: Website Marketing When: 17:30 - 19:30 Where: Crombie Lockwood

Building International New Zealand Brands When: 16:30 - 18:30 Where: Mahitahi Colab

Findex BA5: Hosted by Spa World When: 17:03 - 19:00 Where: 203A Waimea Road

Starting Blocks: Legal Requirements When: 09:30 - 11:30 Where: Mahitahi Colab

Intepeople Leadership Academy When: 10:00 - 12:00 Where: Mahitahi Colab

OCT

27 OCT

28 NOV

03 NOV

05 DEC

Starting Blocks: Sales & Pricing When: 09:30 - 11:30 Where: Crombie Lockwood

South Island Asia Business Links When: 16:30 - 18:00 Where: Mahitahi Colab

Starting Blocks: Finance & Admin When: 09:30 - 11:30 Where: Mahitahi Colab

Chamber of Commerce Business Awards When: 17:30 - 23:59 Where: Rutherford Hotel

TEDxNelson 2021: Global Citizenship When: 09:00 - 16:00 Where: Suter Theatre

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Event Snaps Some key moments from recent Chamber events.

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Meet the members Introducing some of our newest members to our business community.

Life’s too short for bad food. When you want nutrition and flavour, consider adding Black Garlic to your next meal or cheeseboard. Neudorf Black captures flavour AND goodness with its all-natural range of gourmet black garlic condiments that are ready to use. You can find their condiments in local stockists around NZ, online and at the Nelson Saturday Market. Neudorf Black is a carbon friendly business, and quality is assured with New Zealand only ingredients. The Neudorf Black range is loved by discerning restaurants and home foodies alike.

Zoe from Minerva helps food and beverage businesses to make safe products by providing training, coaching and consultancy in food safety. She can also assist with alcohol licensing. Food safety compliance can be complicated and daunting at first, so allow her to help you work out what you need to do and how to put processes and practices in place to ensure your product is safe. You might be starting out, growing, pivoting or exploring wholesale. There are different support packages available including online training, resources and one-on-one coaching.

E: sales@neudorfblack.co.nz T: 021 0806 0150 W: neudorfblack.co.nz

E: zoe@minervaconsulting.co.nz T: 022 645 2219 W: minervaconsulting.co.nz

Baby On The Move Nelson is your one-stop-shop for all things baby! Locally owned and operated, the experienced and friendly team are happy to navigate you through all the different stages with sound knowledge and advice. The new look store stocks a wide range of quality brands for all your transport, feeding, sleeping, teething and bathing needs (hires are available too). They also stock maternity items, giftware and toys. The qualified child restraint technicians are passionate about car seats. Not all car seats fit all cars, so the team will advise you of the best options for your family and even install it safely for you.

Find NZ’s, and possibly the world’s, most immersive archery adventure tours and high quality archery gear right at your doorstep in Nelson. Archery Park is great for your teambuilding and Christmas functions, too!

E: nelson@babyonthemove.co.nz T: 03 547 2555 W: babyonthemove.co.nz

E: shoot@archerypark.nz T: 03 398 8043 W: archerypark.nz

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Archery Park is an award-winning social business with a carbon friendly footprint. If you can’t get enough of archery you can also join their archery club and enjoy all facilities 7 days a week. Their custom build online shop offers high quality archery products across New Zealand and Australia and has quickly gained a great reputation for product quality and customer service.

Nelson Marlborough Traffic Management are your local family owned and operated Traffic Management Specialists who take care of the legal, contractual and onsite traffic safety needs around the Nelson Region. We provide you with everything from a specialised traffic management plan approval to temporary traffic management, sign and equipment hire, event management and NZTA Training and Mentoring. Our team is dedicated to working with excellence to deliver cost effective and competitive traffic management solutions tailored to local business, civil and forestry contractors.

If you’re organising an event or conference, you’ll want to work with an experienced, knowledgeable sound and vision team who will elevate your event to new heights. We provide a full range of professional sound and vision services across New Zealand for events and conferences of all sizes and will work with you from the outset to plan to your theme and budget. Our aim? To make your event as memorable and enjoyable as possible for attendees, and stress-free for organisers. We are practical, technical problem-solvers who will plan for every outcome and bring our can-do attitude to every event. E: info@intense.net.nz T: 021 240 4035 W: intense.net.nz

E: admin@nmtraffic.nz T: 03 928 0475 W: nmtraffic.nz

We’d also like to welcome the creatives who have joined us via...

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Lorraine Saunders

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Emma Lay

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Sue Francis

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Sarah Tarrylea

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Robin Dawson

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Penny Royal

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Andrew Soutar

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Elaine Robinson

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Dmitriy Ageyev

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Paul Hoverd

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Michelle Ah Kuoi

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Maria Ingram

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Kanuka Glen Art

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Max Sven van Susteren

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Lore O Te Awa

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Little Bird Reborn

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Sterling Jewellery

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KSM Productions

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Toutouwai Publications

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Ingrid Buedenbender

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Courtney Driscoll

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Catherine Russ

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Lolka Studio

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Flying Colours Creative

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Bailey Watson

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Are you making the most of your membership? You and your staff can access big savings with our national partners.

There are plenty of special member-to-member offers from local businesses too!

Don’t forget about the Stocard app! The Chamber has now gone digital. With just a few simple steps, your membership card can be loaded into Stocard and taken with you, or your staff, anywhere.

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