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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute to a cause that truly matters?
We’re looking for SPCA Street … View moreAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute to a cause that truly matters?
We’re looking for SPCA Street Appeal Coordinators to help organise our sites across your local region. SPCA Street Appeal is a crucial fundraising event that directly supports our mission to protect and care for animals across New Zealand. As an Area Coordinator, your role is vital in ensuring the success of this event. You’ll assist our Events Team by managing volunteers, overseeing rosters and collection sites for your specific areas during the Street Appeal on Friday, May 30th, Saturday, May 31st, and Sunday, June 1st.
Area Coordinators are responsible for:
• Oversight of the roster for Volunteer Collectors to ensure sites are covered for all 3 days. You will be provided with software to facilitate the rostering.
• Providing instruction and communicating with Volunteer Collectors in your area in the lead up to the appeal.
• Helping volunteer collectors be familiar with the non-cash donation options available (you will be provided with a full brief on these and systems to be used are incredibly user friendly).
• Being the first point of contact for Volunteer Collectors throughout the collection days.
• Setting up and visiting sites in your area to ensure everything is running smoothly throughout the two collection days.
• Banking the money collected in your area. We provide banking bags to make the process easy.
• Helping us promote the 2025 Street Appeal and encouraging your friends, family, colleagues and contacts to volunteer.
• Ensuring all event collateral is collected and returned after the event.
You must be available ALL of Fri 30th, Saturday 31 May & Sun 1st June from approx. 8am-6pm each day and have access to a vehicle.
You are required to attend one information session – this may be held in person or virtually (details TBA). Collection sites are provided but we really appreciate any suggestions for good areas to book.
We are more than happy to provide references afterwards.
This is an opportunity not to be missed to gain valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector and make a real difference in the lives of New Zealand’s animals.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Area Coordinator, please contact SPCA Events Team via email events@spca.nz and detail the location you would like to coordinate.
Are you passionate about creating a positive impact in Kiwi communities? Applications are now open for our annual charity partnership for the 2025–2026 term!
We’re looking for a charity partner to join us in making a meaningful difference over the next 12 months. If your organisation is … View moreAre you passionate about creating a positive impact in Kiwi communities? Applications are now open for our annual charity partnership for the 2025–2026 term!
We’re looking for a charity partner to join us in making a meaningful difference over the next 12 months. If your organisation is dedicated to creating change and aligns with our values, we’d love to hear from you.
Click read more to apply.
For all your painting and decorating needs get in touch with Andy for your free measure and quote.
An Avant Garde production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar from JMO Theatrics. A two-hander play done in traverse in the atmospheric Ashley Community Church. Three performances
Sat 1 March 6.30 pm
Sun 2 March 1 pm
Sun 2 March 7.30 pm
Tickets $25 + booking fee. Concessions available.
Use … View moreAn Avant Garde production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar from JMO Theatrics. A two-hander play done in traverse in the atmospheric Ashley Community Church. Three performances
Sat 1 March 6.30 pm
Sun 2 March 1 pm
Sun 2 March 7.30 pm
Tickets $25 + booking fee. Concessions available.
Use the QR code on the poster to book or the Humanitix link at the 'Read More' button.
More details about the production on the booking page.
“I wasn't aware of it when I was going through it, or growing up in that environment, you just think it's your normal until you get out of it. Narcissistic abuse. Have you heard of it?
I was the black sheep. I left home real young, like, 17. I went to the Salvation Army, I was … View more“I wasn't aware of it when I was going through it, or growing up in that environment, you just think it's your normal until you get out of it. Narcissistic abuse. Have you heard of it?
I was the black sheep. I left home real young, like, 17. I went to the Salvation Army, I was homeless. I went back to my parents thinking they'd changed, or, I don't know, something will be different, but it just wasn't. I had to come to terms with reality. Now I'm estranged, I'm doing my own thing. I've had no contact in ages, it is what it is.
I'm trying to get the skills, I want to pursue music as a full time job. Even if it just pays for the basics. That's what I really want to do with my life, I need to do it, it feeds my spirit.
I learned bass guitar, electric guitar. I learned how to rap, sing and a bit of metal growl. So like, you know, the heavy vocals. It's like an outlet, if I'm going through some real heavy duty stuff, I can just fall back on the music. I always feel better.
I saw someone had an advertisement for a band, so I got their number, gave them a ring. You never know what might happen. I used to be so insecure and shy, I hid away on purpose. But these days I want to be an open book, I'm more confident in my own skin.
I might be going back to the Salvation Army. It's better than being on the streets in the elements, cold, freezing. Yeah, you get a roof over your head three meals a day. It's better than being stranded.
I was born in Christchurch, been here my whole life. I also like getting out into nature. If I had money, I'd be a nomad, just travelling with a backpack. I do like it here, but it would be a good change to see the world. Yes, this is just a tiny little island, it's a big world out there.”
Hi, I'm looking for unwanted wooden planks.
- 15+ cm wide.
- Either 4-5cm thick or 2cm thick.
- Any length over 1m
They need to be in relatively good condition.
Will be making planter boxes.
Am happy to pay something for them.
Thanks
Great for hedging. Grows to around 1m with a spread of 1m but can be kept to any size and grown as a shrub or used as a hedge. Very hardy - tolerates most soils and will grow from full sun to semi shade. $3 per plant.
Fast-growing, spreading, drought-tolerant grey shrub. Attractive hedge with pale-blue bee-attracting flowers. Looks great as a trimmed shrub, low shelter or topiary. Great on coastal sites. Evergreen. Hardy. Lots available. $3 each
Fast growing, grows in sun or shade. Great for hedges or topiary. Good size. $3 per plant.
Repurpose an old pallet into freestanding storage for your shed or garage and finish it in Resene Amulet for a fresh new look. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Unstained Picnic Tables 1400mm long $380
Stained Picnic Tables 1400mm long $430
Stained Picnic Tables 1800mm long $560
Stained Bench Seats + Table $450
Stained Bench Seat $360
Stained Small Table $90
Stained Chairs $185 each
Stained 2 Chairs + Table $460
Horse Shoe Balls $350 (2 left)
Wine… View moreUnstained Picnic Tables 1400mm long $380
Stained Picnic Tables 1400mm long $430
Stained Picnic Tables 1800mm long $560
Stained Bench Seats + Table $450
Stained Bench Seat $360
Stained Small Table $90
Stained Chairs $185 each
Stained 2 Chairs + Table $460
Horse Shoe Balls $350 (2 left)
Wine Rack $150 (1 Left) must go!
We also make Leaners + Seats if any one interested
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