CLOSED but still working (Covid-19 Update)
Following NZ's move to Alert Level 4 last night, our office is closed and the team at Volunteer Marlborough are now working from home.
We will be providing ongoing updates to our member organisations in the Marlborough region, as well as to all the wonderful Marlborough volunteers, through our social media and website. We will do our very best to keep you up to date and informed over the coming weeks not only about how to keep yourself and your teams safe at this time, but also how people can still be of help going forward.
While we are unable to meet in person at Levels 4 and 3, you can still contact us:
☎️ 021478330 (Hannah, Coordinator for Volunteer Services)
📧 General: vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz (Hannah, CVS)
📧 Manager: mgr@volunteermarlborough.org.nz (Meg)
⭐ or message us on Instagram or Facebook
You can also still browse volunteering opportunities and apply online, as well as access all info and resources. (Click the second read more button below to go to our website.)
➡️ For 100% accurate and up-to-date info, check out the official government website: covid19.govt.nz... ⬅️
Kia kaha ki Aotearoa! Stay safe New Zealand!
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.1% 1st December
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17% A week before Christmas
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32.5% Whenever you wish
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
The Neighbourhood’s Brainiest: Can YOU Solve Today’s Riddle?
You see a boat filled with people.
It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat.
Why?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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