🎉 Our Havelock North SPCA Op Shop is OPEN! 🎉
Come and check out the brand new SPCA Op Shop in Havelock North at 2 Joll Road. Our shop is open Mondays to Saturdays 9am-4:30pm, closed on Sundays.
Opening Day fun:
🛍️ Pre-loved goodies ready to browse
🎨 Kids’ colouring and activities
🎁 $2 raffle tickets to win an epic gift basket (runs 12-19 Dec, drawn 20 Dec)
🐾 Meet our Community Services Officer, Karen and her furry sidekick Diesel (part of day only), covering animal services support across Hawke’s Bay
Pop in, say hi to our friendly team, and help support animals in need - we can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.3% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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25.9% No
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
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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73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.8% Hmm, maybe?
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11% Yes!
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