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And the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero is...
A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.
The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.
The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'
Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!
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Do you volunteer or know someone who does?
It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.
Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.
Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all appreciate them for the great work that they do!
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Danza Fit with Mamacita Tuesday night
πΆ Bonita
π€ Juanes and Sebastian Yatra
Check out My YouTube for the choreo
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Love this song... Actually almost any song with Mamacita in it πππ
Come and Dance it with me Tuesday night class 6pm and get your dose of fundorphins with a smile and enjoy my happy hour π #dancingwithMamcita
Message me for details
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Harriers Club Hall
803 Sylvan Road
Parkvale
Hastings
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Volunteer Drivers
Unfortunately Heretaunga Seniors have recently lost a number of drivers due to health issues.
We are looking for people with a clean car licence, reasonable level of fitness, and capable of driving a 12 seater van. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and have a number of options available.
This is a fun and supper supportive organization. Contact Kirsteen or Steph, Phone 06 870 7025 for more infomation.