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Help us name our 'Big Ram' and you could win a gift voucher! ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŽ

The Team from

Did ewe miss the news? Our next Op Shop is going to be in the belly of one of Tirauโ€™s most iconic buildings! We would love to get your help to give our 'Big Ram' a brand-new name! Do you have any fun ideas that will do this NZ icon justice? ๐Ÿ’™

How to enter:
Simply fill out the form at www.spcaopshops.nz... before 2 October 2022, with your details and your name suggestion for your entry into the draw!

Prize up for grabs:
The winning name will be placed on the 'Big Ram' building's name tag, and our winner will receive a prize of a $100 SPCA Op Shop gift voucher to use online or in-store at one of over 60 SPCA Op Shops nationwide.

Terms and Conditions apply, please see website.

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