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Let’s keep in touch - I’d love to hear from you

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Travel and Adventures blog

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Thinking about travelling?

After three months of flash packing around Europe, I think I have something to offer you. Check out my travel tips at the link below.

Mel's Travel tips

Tēnā koutou - Hello

My name is Melleny Black - I am an experienced public policy professional from New Zealand. I have worked on a wide range of economic and regulatory policy issues during my career. I’m skilled in leading teams and developing people - and in leading strategic change within the complex public sector environment.

After 20 something years in the workforce, I’m taking some time out for me - focusing on my development and having some experiences that I’ve always wanted to. And a few I wasn’t expecting.

As part of my learning to do some things I haven’t done before - and to keep in touch with friends, former colleagues and family at home - I have created this website.

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Interested in staying at Rose Cottage?

Rose Cottage is our house in the Wairarapa, which is available for short term holiday rentals.

You can find more information about Rose Cottage at stayatrose.co.nz, including availability and how to make a booking. Or if you know me, please feel free to get in touch directly via Whatsapp.

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