Wellbeing
Founder wellbeing
Marlborough is recognised for the ‘7-minute commute’ - offering an excellent work and life balance.
There is ample opportunity to access business networking, learning, mentoring, advice and support networks through your business and start-up journey.
Marlborough’s business community is inclusive and supportive of one another. It's easy to connect and to share your story with other business owners. See our Business Support page for further information.
Marlborough has spaces and events designed to support founder wellbeing. We've outlined some of the key initiatives — take a look.
Marlborough Youth & Future of Work Conference
Marlborough is focused on the wellbeing of its youth and the annual ‘Future of Work Conference’ is the main career event for all schools.
This conference showcases what the workplace of tomorrow looks like for local youth — inspiring them to become part of the region's future. Future of Work supports students to discover a purposeful pathway into their future, whether they're headed to university, trades, or have yet to decide.
The Future of Work usually takes place in winter and is organised in collaboration with the Graeme Dingle Foundation in Marlborough.
Environmental wellbeing
Marlborough’s businesses are also very aware of their social licence – towards and among each other as well as towards the environment.
A few examples of all the good that’s happening in Marlborough are:
- Te Hoiere/Pelorus catchment restoration project - addresses land use derived issues and achieve wider conservation goals using a holistic and collaborative approach.
- The Marlborough Envirohub - an environmental Hub that unites, inspires and assists the Marlborough community to achieve their environmental goal.
- The Environment Team at MDC — be informed about all the good work that the environment team at Marlborough District Council is doing for the region’s conservation & restoration.
The Port Marlborough - Environment Awards
We celebrate our high achievers in Marlborough.
The Port Marlborough Environment Awards are held every two years to showcase businesses or community projects that are investing in and regenerating the environment.
The awards are open to any businesses, community groups, or individuals working in Marlborough. Judges are looking for entrants who protect and enhance the environment and use resources and energy efficiently and sustainably.
The awards are run by a charitable trust and are supported by the Port Marlborough, Marlborough District Council, the Department of Conservation, and local sponsors.
For more information check out the Port Marlborough Environment Awards.
The big picture
