Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop - 1st Anniversary
✨Can you believe that this Saturday 21st February we will be celebrating 1 year of the Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop being open! ✨
To celebrate, from Friday 20th February – Monday 23rd February we will have daily $1 sales! Watch our social media to find out more and see what each day’s special will be!
Right now though we would like to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible year it has been. From the very first day we opened our doors, our shop has been more than just a place to find pre-loved treasures — it has become a vibrant, welcoming space where community happens.
It has been such a pleasure getting to know our wonderful customers and meet members of the community from all walks of life. Your support, encouragement, donations, and friendly conversations have meant the world to us. Every purchase made and every item donated helps us continue the meaningful work we do.
Most importantly, this year has been filled with proud moments as we’ve watched our participants grow in confidence, learn new skills, and truly thrive. Through sorting, merchandising, customer service, creative displays, and teamwork, they are gaining real-world experience and discovering just how capable they are. Seeing that growth is what it’s all about.
To our staff and team of incredible volunteers — thank you for your time, heart and commitment. To our loyal customers — thank you for choosing to shop with purpose. To our wider community — thank you for embracing what we do.
We are so grateful to be part of Pukekohe and can’t wait to see what the next year brings! Ngā mihi nu nui ✨
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Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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42.3% I avoid spending money on coffee
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41.6% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16.1% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.2% Inside!
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23.8% On top!
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
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