2,935,820.76 Good Reasons to be part of the Marram Community

By Sue Burgin

That’s how much Marram paid out in reimbursements in the 12 months from January 1st 2021 to December 31st 2021.

Nearly three million dollars – let’s put that in perspective - the same amount of money could’ve bought 147 tons of Pineapple Lumps, or 652,500 cups of coffee.

Marram Reimbursements

The top five most requested healthcare benefits were Specialists/Surgical; Optical care; GP Consultations; Prescriptions; and Physiotherapy.

Then there's the holiday homes

Danette Ngarewa, Marram lifetimer reckons she could find 2,935,820 reasons to use the holiday homes if she tried.

“We use them every opportunity. We’ve been to most of the homes. Before joining the Post Office we used to go to holiday parks but after staying with Marram we never looked back."

She says they’re great value for money. Very tidy, well placed with good access, and just like home.”

Danette takes family photos with her and buys flowers to make it even more homely.

“In fact when the kids were younger they used to think the homes were ours,” she laughs,

“There’s no comparison with those cold concrete boxes they call motels.”

And then there’s the value for money. Danette says with three kids in a hotel she’d have to book two or three rooms making it unaffordable.

“With Marram we can book a home to accommodate all of us for $200 - 300 a week.”

Holiday bookings strong

Booking opportunities for many of the 150 homes last year were impacted by the nationwide COVID lockdown and then the Auckland, Northland and Waikato lockdowns that followed. But you certainly had holidays on your minds and the year ended with most homes fully booked, especially as you discovered the joys of taking a Marram break close to home.

“In fact, when the kids were younger they used to think the homes were ours!”

Marram welcomed nearly 1,600 people into the community last year. So as we all settle into 2022 stay in touch whanau. Submit those healthcare requests as they come in, plan ahead to secure the holiday homes you want to book, spread the word to your workmates about the benefits of joining the community and keep up with all the Marram news in the following ways.

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