🎉 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! 💙
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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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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41.9% Yes
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31.7% Maybe?
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26.4% No
FREE Hard Stuff Workshop Series
This FREE workshop series will provide you with information and advice on all the hard stuff from Rest homes to Funeral Planning!
Workshop Dates & Topics
11 February 2026
-Enduring Power of Attorney, PPPR & Wills
-Advanced Care Planning
-Funeral Planning
18 February 2026
-Ageing at Home & Community Support
-Housing options in Retirement
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm with Lunch provided
Venue: Havelock North Function Centre - 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North
Booking essential as numbers are limited. Call 068709060 or email hastings@ageconcernhb.co.nz to register.
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