Upcoming Events

H&S REPS - STAGE 1 - ONE DAY TRAINING

Date: Thursday, 23^rd August, 2018

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This is a new and exciting offering for the chamber.  We see raising awareness and providing Health and Safety compliance opportunities for local businesses as an important role for the chamber.

This one-day course is an introduction to the role of a Health and Safety Representative under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its regulations. Stage 1 provides Representatives with the foundation knowledge to enable them to exercise their duties and responsibilities as workplace Health and Safety Representatives. 

Cost: Chamber Members: $450 + GST Non-Members: $550 + GST

NZTE Capability Development Voucher Scheme, this course is approved under the scheme, eligible businesses may receive a voucher for up to 50% of course cost.

NZQA Unit Standard 29315 
Participants can undertake unit standard assessment for the additional cost $120 + GST 
Note: This is an option and not a condition of attendance.

Business Building Block: What Defines Work?

Our next Business Building Block workshop focuses on: What defines work? 

Sleeping, being on call, travel, attending events outside normal work hours - all have the potential of being considered work, and the employee must be paid for them. Add to the mix that you can’t average out bonuses, commission or higher rates of pay or time off in many circumstance and you may find you are paying under the minimum wage! 1.5 hours of practical learning and tips including:

Key Topics: 

- What is work?
- On call requirements and payment
- Availability clauses - what you can and can’t include
- Commission, bonuses, lieu time, higher hourly rates: are you really meeting the minimum wage for all hours worked? 

Mayor John Leggett Luncheon

Date: Thursday, 6^th September, 2018

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location: The Main Hall, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred St, Blenheim 7201

On Thursday 6 September the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce looks forward to hosting  Mayor John Leggett, with a luncheon to discuss key issues facing Marlborough from a Council perspective, and what the future of the region looks like. 

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from our Mayor and ask questions. We look forward to seeing you there.

Marlborough Health & Safety Expo - Exhibitor Registration

Date: Wednesday, 19^th September, 2018

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: The Marlborough Convention Centre, 42A Alfred St, Blenheim, 7201

Single Ticket (Member) incl GST: $97.75

Single Ticket (Non-Member) incl GST: $97.75

The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce & The Marlborough Health & Safety Forum would like to invite you to take part in our upcoming Health & Safety Expo. The goal of the event is to bring health and safety awareness to the Marlborough Region. 

2018 Marlborough Business Excellence Awards

Date: Friday, 16^th November, 2018

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Single Ticket (Member) incl GST: $109.25

Single Ticket (Non-Member) incl GST: $132.25

Table of 10 (Member) incl GST: $1,092.50

Table of 10 (Non-Member) incl GST: $1,322.50

2018 Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

The annual Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Awards recognise innovation and creativity in the business sector. This year we’ve made some changes to the categories to recognise and celebrate all aspects of business excellence in our community.