Marlborough/Blenheim Newcomers Network

Marlborough is a beautiful, varied region to live. We have wineries in abundance, the beautiful waterways of the Marlborough Sounds & friendly & vibrant communities in Blenheim, Picton, Havelock, Seddon & Kaikoura.

The Marlborough Newcomers group has regular activities in Blenheim & Picton, come along to one of our coffee mornings, craft groups, pot luck dinners, or movie nights, plus much more! We would love to meet you, so please join us!

Co-ordinator - Margaret Western

Hi, my name is Margaret and I am the new Marlborough Newcomers' Network Coordinator. I also work as Fieldworker for the Marlborough Migrant Centre. I believe the Marlborough community is enriched by the culture and customs newcomers bring and am passionate about my role helping migrants settle well. I have for many years held positions with a culturally diverse focus. I was involved with the establishment of the Marlborough Migrant Centre, am a trained English Language Partners' Tutor and have recently completed the Office of Ethnic Affairs Intercultural Awareness and Communication Training for Trainers' Course.

I am a New Zealander. My husband and I are proud parents of an adult family of four and precious grandchildren. My extended family includes our Newcomers' Network members; a group of people from overseas or other parts of New Zealand who welcome and celebrate diversity, and join together for social activities. I encourage you to join Marlborough's family of newcomers. The Group is there to help you settle and make new friends.

Download the Latest Newsletters

Marlborough Migrant Centre Autumn 2012 Newsletter with Newcomers Calendar of Events

Marlborough Newcomers Network Newsletter Dec 2011

Marlborough Newcomers Network October Newsletter

Marlborough Migrant Centre Newsletter Winter 2011

Marlborough Newcomers Network Newsletter July 2011

Marlborough Newcomers Network news June 2011

Marlborough Newcomers Network news April 2011