Mānawatia a Matariki ... Happy Māori New Year!
New Zealand officially celebrates Matariki today, a time for remembrance, celebrating the present and looking to the future. This year's theme is Matariki Kāinga Hokia, or Matariki calls you home. People are encouraged to return to their whānau and loved ones, wherever and whoever that might be. To journey home to celebrate, feast and be with whānau and friends.
Circumstances have not been ideal to view the rising of the Matariki star cluster, with the wet weather we're constantly having! There is a chance of clear weather first thing on Saturday and Sunday mornings though, so you might be able to see Matariki, which rises around 5.30am. Te Papa Museum has a great video showing you how to find the Matariki star cluster. You can check it out at youtu.be...
The Saint Johns Butchery store will be CLOSED today (Friday), so our team can return to their whānau and loved ones for the day. We'll be open for business as usual on Saturday and Sunday. Our opening hours this long weekend:
Friday ... CLOSED
Saturday ... 8.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday ... 8.30am - 5.00pm
Mānawatia a Matariki ... Happy Māori New Year!
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Merry Christmas to our Neighbourly community!
We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us this year, your trust, recommendations, and kind words truly mean a lot to our small local business.
Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with peace, good health, and joy. We look forward to helping our lovely community again in the new year
Kind regards,
Alex & Linda
Happy Holidays
The Saint Johns Butchery team wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year! We'll be taking some time out to spend with friends and family too. Our opening hours over the holiday period...
24-26 December ... CLOSED
Saturday 27 December ... OPEN
Sunday 28 December ... OPEN, morning only
Monday 29 December - Friday 9 January ... CLOSED
Saturday 10 January ... OPEN
Thank you for your custom and support this year. Enjoy your summer and we look forward to serving you again in 2026. Happy holidays!
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