About the Marlborough Problems Database

Why this exists

Marlborough businesses, iwi, councils, and community groups often face problems that stay behind closed doors. Some are minor inefficiencies. Others cost time, money, or emissions.

This platform exists to:

• Bring real, local problems to light
• Invite collaborative, tech-enabled solutions
• Help funders, researchers, startups, and students work on things that matter

Who it's for

• Submitters: Business owners, public sector staff, NGOs, and others with a challenge
• Solvers: Innovators, engineers, developers, students, researchers
• Connectors: Funders, incubators, policy makers, educators

What you can do

• Browse problems by category (carbon, cost, time, safety, etc.)
• Submit a challenge or share one with a friend
• Filter to find problems that match your skills or interests

What this is not

• A place for personal grievances or venting
• A traditional ticketing or helpdesk system
• A guarantee of funding or follow-up