Motueka Aquatic Centre Fundraising news
September 2025
Keeping you up to date in September:
1, We had good attendance at the September Car Boot Sale. Our thanks to all the sellers/buyers who came along despite the cold, gloomy weather forecast. Enquiries are gathering momentum for the Saturday October 4th sites so do get your booking in early - contact Linda 027 940 8882 or Sue 027 544 3002.
2. The Small Events fundraising movie proved to be very popular with tickets sold out which enabled us to bank $880 for this event. Thank you to the ticket sellers and to everyone for your support.
3. Our Gerry the Giraffe raffle has now been drawn with Nisha buying the winning ticket No. 199.
4. Our next Small Events fundraiser is a Quiz evening at the Sprig and Fern on Tuesday September 30th. Please encourage teams to come along and have a fun night out whilst supporting our Motueka Aquatic Centre Small Events fundraising. Please book your team table by phoning 03 528 4684. Start time 7 pm. Good raffle prizes!
Fundraising Quiz Night - September 30th at Motueka Sprig and Fern
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RAFFLE RESULTS
Thanks for supporting our recent fundraising raffle.
Results: Ticket No. 199 won by Nisha drawn on 14/9/25
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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53.5% Yes
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46.5% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
Turn Wallpaper Scraps into Beautiful Blossoms
These blossoms made from Resene wallpaper left over after decorating will mean your décor will be blooming gorgeous, no matter the season. Find out how to create your own wallpaper flowers with these easy step by step instructions.
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