Marlborough Netball Centre

Wendy Trolove - Chair

A Marlburian at heart, after spending the last 15 years away, it is so nice to be back home! Having grown up playing Netball at Horton Park it is an immense privilege to join the Marlborough Netball Centre Board.

After a number of years working in community sport, most recently for Netball New Zealand, I look forward to being able to share my experiences, knowledge and expertise to ensure that Netball in our community flourishes. It is important that we provide opportunities for the community that are enjoyed, meet the need and are instilling a life-long love for our game, and I look forward to contributing to achieving this.

Outside of Netball, I work for one of the local wine companies as a direct to consumer manager which is an exciting and diverse role. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, heading into the Sounds and am attempting to diversify my sporting abilities by trying to hit a golf ball!

Helen McLauchlan - Deputy Chair

I have lived in Marlborough for just over 6 years, just outside Blenheim where we run our family vineyard. My husband and I have three children and we are closely involved in our local school community. As a result I have been either sideline supporter, manager or coach of many junior netball teams.

As a past player and avid netball fan it has been a privilege to further contribute as a board member. I joined the board in 2020 during the Covid lockdown, which was a time of challenge and change in community sport. I am proud of the adaptability our netball community showed during this time.

Alongside our vineyard business, I am a Speech Language Therapist and have been in a variety of roles within the health sector in Marlborough. On the board I have a role on the competition committee and in reviewing complaints/disputes. I enjoy the opportunity to play a role in supporting our great sport in Marlborough.

Amber McNamara

Kia Ora! I'm excited to introduce myself as a new member of the Marlborough Netball Board. Having moved to this beautiful region 5 years ago from Otago, I bring with me a wealth of experience from my time in the southern netball communities.

My netball journey spans many years from the age of 6, during which I've worn many hats - as a player, umpire, committee member and coach. This diverse experience has given me a comprehensive understanding of the sport from various perspectives and regions.

Beyond the court, I hold other governance roles locally that have honed my experience, I am the Deputy Chair at the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and the Deputy Chair of the REAP Marlborough.

Professionally, I have had an eclectic career working across many industries and positions.

I currently own two businesses; one business is a Computer and Vocational training business where we help individuals into new careers and the other is a consultancy business that assists businesses create efficiencies through process and system improvements.

I'm thrilled to be part of the Marlborough Netball Board and can't wait to contribute to the continued success of netball in our community.

Rachel Tau'alupe

I am a Marlborough local who is passionate about netball and our community. Over the years I have been a player, coach, umpire, team manager and committee member and hope that these skills and experience can help me to make a positive impact in our local netball centre. As a Mum to two children who love sport and being active, helping to future proof our sporting pathways and opportunities is very important to me.

When I'm not being mildly competitive on the court, I work full time in the wine industry as a Logistics Manager and also run my own business as a Marriage celebrant. I hope to bring some of these expertise in planning, event management, marketing and sponsorship to help our centre to flourish.

Debs Moffat

I have within the last year moved to Marlborough, having been heavily involved in the netball community in Canterbury playing, umpiring and coaching for more years than i'd like to put on paper. I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences from another province and also providing my support to the board. Having been secretary on a Primary School board and heavily involved with the governance secretary and treasurer side of the Canterbury Provincial Fire Brigades association which has been in existence for the last 106 years.

Outside of playing netball I work as an office manager in a local winery and am currently studying a Bachelor of Accounting. Our move to Marlborough took us to the edge of the sounds so we now are actively checking out the local tracks to walk/ trail run, kayaking, biking and fishing also take up our spare time. My husband is also a Station Officer of our local Fire Brigade. He's been volunteering for fire for the last 21 years, we love supporting our local communities.

We have two adult children who still live, work and study in Canterbury.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know the netball community and assisting where I can.

A side note to fellow netballers, yes I do have an identical twin sister who has lived in Marlborough for over 20 years, so no she isn't ignoring you and yes I'm still to meet you!