Meet the team at our Beachlands SPCA Op Shop, Maria and Grace! 🐶🐱
We’re excited to welcome Maria, our new Store Manager:
"I love that the Op Shop helps raise vital funds to support animal care and rescue work — it’s a great way to combine my passion for helping others with my retail experience. ."
And Grace, our friendly local Retail Assistant:
"Working for the SPCA means a lot to me because I believe in the work they do to protect and care for animals. At the Beachlands op shop, I love being able to connect with our community, share a smile, and help customers find something special."
They're ready to make your op shopping experience welcoming and positive, but they need your help! We’re looking for more donations and volunteers to keep the shop thriving:
📍 Drop off general donations: 42 Kouka Road, open 9–5pm 7-days
📞 Call our truck team for furniture donation pick-ups: 0800 77 22 23
✨ Apply to volunteer: www.spca.nz...
NZCCM Massage and English Programmes
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Auckland’s only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.
Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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Night-time roadworks on SH16
From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
MISSING DOG LULU
She escaped today just this afternoon at 1, if anyone has sighted or has seen, picked up, please contact 021-177-8685 mobile number, or 02040978905. She's a small Chihuahua, whitish in colour. She doesn't have a collar on possibly today.
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