229 days ago

Seeking winter donations in our Frankton SPCA Op Shop, can you help?

The Team from SPCA Hamilton - Centre & Op Shops

Got some beautiful things you're ready to part with? 🧥 Our Frankton SPCA Op Shop is preparing for the cooler months and are currently in need of winter casualwear and accessories, both men’s and women’s — think warm jackets, boots, beanies, scarves.

Our Frankton team would love to take them off your hands and help raise funds for our vulnerable animals in need while we're at it! 🐾

Drop-offs during opening hours are welcome, or give us a call if you’re unsure:
📍 Frankton – 42 Lake Road, Mon to Sun 9-5pm, 07 444 4369

Thank you for giving your pre-loved items a second life 💙

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.2% Complete
  • 17.3% Hmm, maybe?
    17.3% Complete
  • 10.5% Yes!
    10.5% Complete
352 votes
27 minutes ago

Meatstock 2026 canned amid tough times

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Popular BBQ festival Meatstock will not be going ahead in New Zealand this summer.

In an email sent to ticket holders by organiser Jay Beaumont, Meatstock said the New Zealand festival would not be going ahead.

The two-day BBQ and music festival was meant to take place from February 13 to 14 at Mystery Creek near Hamilton.

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15 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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