Seeking winter donations in our Frankton SPCA Op Shop, can you help?
Got some beautiful things you're ready to part with? 🧥 Our Frankton SPCA Op Shop is preparing for the cooler months and are currently in need of winter casualwear and accessories, both men’s and women’s — think warm jackets, boots, beanies, scarves.
Our Frankton team would love to take them off your hands and help raise funds for our vulnerable animals in need while we're at it! 🐾
Drop-offs during opening hours are welcome, or give us a call if you’re unsure:
📍 Frankton – 42 Lake Road, Mon to Sun 9-5pm, 07 444 4369
Thank you for giving your pre-loved items a second life 💙
Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
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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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Hospital ED new location of interest in measles spread
Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department is the latest location of interest for measles.
Two separate days in the last week were listed on Health NZ’s website on Friday morning as a place where someone with measles was known to have visited.
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