209 days ago

Red Cross Shop Assistants Need for New Shop in Rotorua

New Zealand Red Cross Midland from New Zealand Red Cross - Midland Area

Rotorua Red Cross Shop Outlet is re-opening!

We are excited to be back with a new location, and we urgently need more volunteers to join our team.
We're looking for friendly, reliable people to help in shifts during our shop opening hours. These are from 9am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 9am - 4pm on Sundays.

Role description
Volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and support our work helping communities both here and overseas. 

Our 50 shops across the country sell mainly second-hand clothing and household items. They provide affordable shopping for the community, funding for our humanitarian work, and support sustainability through recycling unwanted items.   

Your tasks 
Your volunteer role in a Red Cross Shop will include: 
Unpacking and sorting goods. 
Greeting and serving customers.
Restocking and merchandising the shop. 
Volunteer requirements and training 
We need friendly people with good communication skills and a can-do attitude. An eye for design is always a bonus.  

You’ll receive on-the-job training, and we can help you get your Certificate in Retail from Service IQ. This programme is free and available to volunteers who have been with us for 3 months. It takes 6-9 months and can cover Level 2 to Level 4.

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7 hours ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Wednesday 10 December, 10am - 3pm

Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.

More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.

The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Find out more

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7 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
2076 votes
5 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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