Looking for Market stall holders for Dec 2025
🎄✨ Calling All Stall Holders! ✨🎄
Saturday 13th December
Mākete Kirihimete mō te Hapori — A Christmas Market for the Community
The season of sparkle and sharing is nearly here — and we’re inviting local makers, creators, and dreamers to join our Whātaitai Market! 🌿
Bring your handmade treasures, homegrown goodies, and festive spirit to help make this a market filled with warmth, laughter, and connection.
🛍️ Stall Options:
🎁 Standard stall (1800mm x 760mm table provided): $30
🎈 Child stall: $15 or goods to the same value
🚚 Large outdoor stalls & food trucks: $50
💚 Discounts available for community group fundraisers!
Come be part of something special — a celebration of community, creativity, and Christmas joy!
To book your stall or find out more, contact Irihāpeti at the centre , either call ( 04 388 1944 ) or pop in Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, or email iri@mmcc.org.nz
Let’s fill the air with festive cheer, local love, and the magic of Mākete Kirihimete!
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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53.2% Yes
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46.8% 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
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