Seasonal Worker Accommodation Shortage Predicted
New statistics released from the Marlborough Labour Market Survey show close to 2,000 more workers will be needed for the 2019/20 season, meaning a shortage of worker accommodation is inevitable unless more housing is developed. The Marlborough Labour Summit, held recently, […]
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Biggest hotel expansion in Marlborough gets the green light
Blenheim’s only 5-star hotel, Chateau Marlborough, is well underway with their new expansion project. With valuable input from Remac Consulting, the whole resource consent process was managed smoothly, allowing construction to begin on schedule. The Autumn 2016 issue of Accom Management Guide […]
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Dams the Way of the Future for Marlborough Wine Growers
With increasing pressure on water resources, vineyard owners need to be looking at more secure water sources in the region. Dam building and reservoirs have seen an increase over the past few years in small to medium sized vineyards, as well […]
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Seasonal workers’ accommodation development approved
The Marlborough Express recently reported about the approval of a new seasonal workers’ accommodation development: Plans to convert an old house and pack shed near Renwick into accommodation for seasonal workers have been given the go-ahead. Marlborough District Council-appointed planning commissioner […]
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Changes to Regulations for Frost Fans in Marlborough
The Marlborough District Council’s Regional Planning and Development Committee has approved changes to regulations regarding the use of frost fans. Fans will now have to be shown to comply with noise regulations enforced by Council. These changes came into effect […]
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