
We need Volunteer Area Coordinators for our SPCA Street Appeal 2025!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute your time to a cause that truly matters?
We're seeking Volunteer Area Coordinators to help organize collection sites and volunteer collectors in your area for SPCA Fill the Bucket appeal on Friday 30 May and Saturday 31 May.
SPCA’s Fill the Bucket Appeal is a vital fundraising event that directly supports our mission to protect and care for animals across New Zealand. As an Area Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring its success by assisting our Events Team with volunteer management, overseeing rosters, and coordinating collection sites in your designated area.
This year's Street Appeal takes place on Friday, May 30th and Saturday May 31st. If you're passionate about making a difference, we’d love to have you on board!
Click the link below to find out more and apply!


Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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35.2% Yes, it serves us well
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63.8% No, I have concerns
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1% Other - I'll share below

Waikato’s five biggest Kāinga Ora debtors have their debts slashed to 12 weeks’ rent
Waikato’s largest Kāinga Ora debtor owes more than $33,000, has been in rent arrears for five years of a seven-year tenancy and is set to have their debt reduced to just 12 weeks’ of rent.
The Waikato Times can reveal they aren’t the only Waikato-based Kāinga Ora debtor set to get their rent arrears bill slashed, with the bills for the top-five largest rent debtors all being cut to 12 weeks’ rent.


Poll: Have you tried the Grumpy Baker's food?
Hamilton’s Grumpy Baker is expanding into cakes.
The popular bakery has opened a new production kitchen next door to its original location, marking a major milestone in just four years of business.
Have you tried the Grumpy Baker's food? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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15.4% Yes
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84.6% No