Meet our newest team member
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).
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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61.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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22.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.1% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.2% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
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