A Marlborough organisation's "can-do" approach to economic and community development has won national recognition. Marlborough Smart+Connected was awarded the Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Best Practice Award for Inclusive Growth at the EDNZ conference in Blenheim on Saturday. BRYA INGRAM/STUFF Marlborough District Council's strategic planning and economic development manager Neil Henry and Economic Development NZ chairwoman Pam Ford. Marlborough Smart+Connected groups have about 200 members who meet once a month to collaborate and discuss community issues and solutions. Economic Development chairperson Pam Ford said Marlborough Smart+Connected was the perfect recipient for the award.

Source: Stuff November 03, 2019 16:52 UTC