If I Could

As office manager for Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and board member for Marlborough Youth Trust, Louisa Murray is a familiar face and point of call for a number of people in Marlborough. We get to know a little more about Louisa, including her pro tips and what she would do in the community, if she could...

Sarah Brown

If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be…

Dame Cindy Kiro. I would love to pick the brain of our first wahine Māori governor-general. With her previous role as children’s commissioner and experience in public health, I would be interested in hearing her views on how we can improve the lives of our hard-to-reach communities.

If I could change one thing about Marlborough, it would be…

Better access to mental health services.

If I could tell my younger self one thing it would be...

Don’t worry so much, it will work out okay. Oh, and start exercising more now – future you will be very grateful!

If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be…

Hell’s Kitchen. It’s by far my favourite of all the cooking competition style shows. Learning from and competing with professional chefs in challenges and head-to-head service appeals to me far more than seeing who can cook the best home meal for 12 people. Also, Gordon f****** Ramsey!

If I could travel anywhere, it would be…

Rome. Pro tip: everyone talks about the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, but the view from Fontana dell’Acqua Paola is one of the best in the city.

If I could only take one thing to a desert island, it would be…

My kindle. I never thought I’d make the switch from physical books, but after giving it a try I’m a convert. I get through four to five books a week and the convenience of a lightweight, portable library is incredible.

If I could have a superpower, it would be…

Teleportation! I’m mad about travel so this would be my ideal superpower. Plus, I’d be reducing my carbon footprint.

If I could donate $1m to any charity it would be…

Marlborough Youth Trust. As a board member I’ll admit to being more than a little biased, but I genuinely believe that our youth workers do an amazing job. Extra funding would mean more support and opportunities for young people and their families from all walks of life and a brighter future for the wider Marlborough community.