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23/07/2026

We are having a much deserved catch up luncheon with all of our workers . Unfortunately our shop will be shut today Friday . We are open again Monday. In winter we will not be open on Saturdays. Thank you đź’™ your Vinnies team

23/07/2026

Have you noticed a rise in the number of people needing help? What could we do better to make a positive difference?

Homelessness and drug use have surged “ten-fold” over the past two years, community workers have revealed.
Members of Marlborough District Council’s strategy and community partnerships committee last Thursday heard concerns over “horrific” rates of m**h drug addiction, the rising cost of living, and gaps in mental health systems.
Local charities were under huge pressure said St Vincent de Paul Picton manager Marianne Govaerts.
The measure of a community was “not found in its waterfront, its tourism numbers, or its economic success,” she explained.
“It is found in how we treat the people who are struggling the most.”
She said St Vincent de Paul Picton had given $65,700 in financial assistance to the community this year so far. This compared to compared to $34,500 in 2024.
All the organisation’s income comes from its second-hand shop.
“St Vincent de Paul is a charity organisation. We are not a social service,” she said.
“The community is becoming more reliant on us as a social service. Our team is based on retirees, not social service providers, skilled in very necessary trauma informed work. “
With support from The Sounds Souper Soup run manager Michelle Campbell and the Salvation Army’s Bridget Nolan, Marianne used the public forum session before the committee meeting to ask councillors to help.
Leadership was needed to help solve the issues and to push central government to do more, she said.
Marlborough Sounds ward councillor Barbara Faulls said the trend for those in need was going up, not just in homelessness numbers but in foodbank and other demands.
It was a story that needed to be told, she said. “It’s heart-breaking.”
Committee chair Gerald Hope said there perhaps should be a report through the mayor’s office on the prevalence of m**hamphetamine in Marlborough.
He said it was a growing issue which concerned him.
However, while local government could provide some support, it was central government that should do the most. “In more and more cases, it is transferred to the regions to undertake. What’s our role?”
Marianne said council could lead. “You can support partnerships with iwi, health providers, charities, churches, and community organisations that already work tirelessly to support vulnerable people.
“You can ensure future planning includes affordable housing, access to essential services, halfway housing, council contracting a social worker available in Picton, hot public showers, and community spaces where people feel safe, connected, supported and heard.”

From left, Bridget Nolan, Marianne Govaerts, and Michelle Campbell spoke to councillors last Thursday.

The human voice is the most powerful instrument of all ….The only way to find your voice is to use it💙Overdue speech to ...
21/07/2026

The human voice is the most powerful instrument of all ….The only way to find your voice is to use it💙
Overdue speech to council , mp’s and press.
Mental health , housing, addictions , poverty , homeless and transient awareness . It’s real💙

Today and tomorrow our shop will be closed so our vinnie’s family can spend the day with their families.We will be open ...
09/07/2026

Today and tomorrow our shop will be closed so our vinnie’s family can spend the day with their families.
We will be open again on Monday morning .
Your Vinnies team Picton 💙💙💙💙

This is our Maureen who has her birthday today!!Maureen has been with Vinnies longer than any of us can remember. Workin...
08/07/2026

This is our Maureen who has her birthday today!!
Maureen has been with Vinnies longer than any of us can remember. Working tirelessly behind the scenes.
From all of us here at Vinnies, happy birthday Maureen Stewart we love you 💙💙💙

How grateful are we to have the kindest people cooking soups to give you all comfort food and warm you hearts. We are we...
07/07/2026

How grateful are we to have the kindest people cooking soups to give you all comfort food and warm you hearts. We are well stocked with other food that families with kids may want during school holidays.
We welcome blankets at the moment , any kind of clean bedding as we have non left . Thank you picton for always supporting us .
💙💙your Vinnies team 💙💙💙

Heavy rain , it normally happens during school holidays.We hope you are all warm and safe. We have soup available for th...
06/07/2026

Heavy rain , it normally happens during school holidays.
We hope you are all warm and safe. We have soup available for those that are in need. Come and visit our shop , it’s a warm and happy place 💙

Saturday…….Due to illness but we are open again on Monday.Thank you for your understanding.
26/06/2026

Saturday…….Due to illness but we are open again on Monday.
Thank you for your understanding.

So sorry for any inconvenience.See you all on Monday💙Your Vinnies team Picton💙💙
19/06/2026

So sorry for any inconvenience.
See you all on Mondayđź’™
Your Vinnies team Picton💙💙

Happy volunteer week !!đź’™A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers without you all there would not be an amazing Vin...
16/06/2026

Happy volunteer week !!💙A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers without you all there would not be an amazing Vinnies shop in Picton , you are the salt of the earth💙💙

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Picton
7220

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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