Destination Marlborough

David Taylor, Principal at Positive Potential, has been appointed as a Council Representative Trustee to the Board of Destination Marlborough.

Destination Marlborough Chairman Nigel Gould said it was exciting to have someone like David join the Board as he brought a combination of business skills, sector knowledge and the ability to...

Apr 04, 2014
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A Ladder Out Of Poverty

From very humble beginnings a young Scotsman became the driving force behind an Organisation that through a very simple idea is changing children’s lives, around the world, every day.

I first met Magnus Macfarlane Barrow after hearing about a food programme while I was in Malawi, Africa. We met up and he told me how after supporting...

Mar 20, 2014
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Pete's Story

This is a book, that once I picked it up, I simply couldn’t put it down until it was finished!

With a career spanning 50 years, and across multiple industries, Peter Yealands could be described as one of New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs. The story of his life and business endeavours has been captured in this easy to read book...

Mar 15, 2014
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From Dreams To Reality

Down near Kaikoura on a small piece of land there is an emerging family business that has been created from a dream...

Daniel and Sarah Jenkins had experienced the joy of tasting beautifully crafted French Cheeses while holidaying as young adults but never expected that a series of events would lead them to starting up their own Goats...

Mar 15, 2014
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Pacific Mentors Return To Samoa

David has just returned from a week with Pacific Mentors supporting small business growth initiatives in Savai'i. David volunteers his time to Pacific Mentors, an organisation funded by New Zealand Aid. His role is to help small business owners identify opportunities to grow their businesses and to provide constructive challenge around how they...

Dec 09, 2013
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