VRE 2025 Volunteer Recognition Event

Meet the MCs

Lyal Brenton

Lyal is the Palmerston North Town Crier. He has extensive voluntary roles including Big Brother Big Sister mentor, Board Member of the Just Released Accommodation Trust and an active volunteer with Manawatū Marine Boating Club.

Get in touch with Lyal:
brenton@inspire.net.nz

Janetta Mandeno

Janetta is a local celebrant for marriages, civil unions, and any ceremony. Her voluntary roles are extensive including Whatunga Tūao | Volunteer Central as an office volunteer, Stylist with Dress For Success, and St John on the Outreach Therapy Pets programme.

Get in touch with Janetta:
http://janettarosecelebrant.co.nz/

Janetta and Lyal
"In a world where you can be anything be kind."

Meet the Speakers

Nuwyne Te Awe Awe Mohi
Nuwyne Te Awe Awe Mohi
Rangitāne o Manawatū
Jordan Dempster
Jordan Dempster
WhatungaTūao Volunteer Central Chair
Grant Smith
Grant Smith
Palmerston North District Council Mayor
Bernie Wanden
Bernie Wanden
Horowhenua District Council Mayor
Alison Short
Alison Short
Manawatu District Council Councillor
Tangi Utikere
Tangi Utikere
MP of Palmerston North

Meet the Nominees

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Meet the VRE Sponsors

Meet our Proud Supporters

NZ Careers Expo
Lottery Grants Board
COGS
UCOL Te Pūkenga
Manawatū District Council
Palmy
Horowhenua District Council