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1375 days ago

Meet our newest team member

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Meet our newest team member, Julie, who joined the VM team a couple of weeks ago, taking on the role of Coordinator for Volunteer Services!

Julie moved to Blenheim 22 years ago and, along with her husband, Paul, and two children, now calls Marlborough home.

Julie is currently on the committee for Churchwood Park Scouts, and she helps out with street appeals whenever she can.

Before coming to VM, Julie has been a teacher for 8+ years and a realtor, and spent some time in the tourism sector. While she enjoyed these careers greatly, Julie's heart is centered around helping people wherever she can, so this new role sits well with her. Supporting Marlborough's volunteers to help others is something she is very much looking forward to.

Read Julie's full bio in the 'About' section of our website (link below).

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Marlborough has a busy summer ahead, with plenty on the calendar, the latest being the Fruit Loop Festival, as reported by the Marlborough Express.

We want to know: Are big music and food events a good thing for the region? Does the boost they bring make the crowds worthwhile?

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Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?
  • 40% Yup - an influx of money trumps crowds
    40% Complete
  • 60% No - I prefer the peace
    60% Complete
  • 0% Other - tell us your thoughts below
    0% Complete
5 votes
25 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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3 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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