Central Hawke’s Bay: News in brief

Snip‘n’Chip vouchers are $30 per cat.

Ruahine Animal Rescue new open hours

Ruahine Animal Rescue will now have open hours at the shelter, 15 Coughlan Rd, Waipukurau, every Saturday from 10am to 12noon.

Make donations, meet cats and kittens available for adoption, make appointments to meet dogs and puppies available for adoption, sign up as a volunteer or foster or just find out more about Ruahine Animal Rescue.

If these hours don’t fit with your schedule you can still make an appointment via: Email: ruahineanimalrescue@gmail.com, message Facebook Ruahine Animal Rescue, Call/text 020 488 7276 or use drop off locations at Waipawa Fish Supply, Funky Pukeko or New World Waipukurau.

SCBU request

Can you help the special care baby unit (SCBU) at Hastings Hospital?

SCBU is currently in desperate need of good condition newborn stretch and grows and gowns, also muslins and wraps for swaddling the babies.

Also any good condition sheets or material which would be suitable to make into sheets for bassinets and incubators.

Colourful, coordinated linen helps to make a foreign and often overwhelming environment less clinical, and families appreciate the ability to have baby clothing to use without the burden of extra washing at home while their baby is in hospital.

Donations can be left at the front reception desk at Hastings Hospital to be delivered to SCBU.

Tea with Tales Book Club

Listen to short book readings and share what you’ve been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a chat. This is also an opportunity to ask questions of Blind and Low Vision NZ staff.

Fourth Monday of every month, 1pm-2pm, Te Huinga Wai-The Knowledge and Learning Hub, 4 Bogle Brothers Esplanade, Waipukurau.

For more information phone Erin, (06) 834 2068 or 027 808 3814 or email eleonard@blonglowvision.org.nz

Snip‘n’Chip

SPCA vouchers are now available for Snip‘n’Chip in Central Hawke’s Bay.

The SPCA is making desexing and microchipping accessible to CHB cat owners, offering the service at a fraction of the cost.

Snip‘n’Chip vouchers are $30 an animal (cats only). A limited number of vouchers is available and bookings are now open.

Head to book.spcadesexing.nz to register and then give Vet Services a call to book in your cat or kitten.

Fundraising trail ride

Ongaonga School is holding a fundraising trail ride at 900 Blackburn Rd, Ongaonga, on Sunday, April 7, suitable for two-wheelers 80cc and up, quads and farm side-by-sides, no pillion passengers and no Baja style side-by-sides.

The 23km trail ride loop has new challenges — a fun course across sheep and beef farmland that shows off the best of the region.

Entry is $50 adults, $30 under-14s.

Included in the cost is a burger, slice, and water bottle. Cash only at the gate. Sausage sizzle, lolly bags, fizzy available for purchase. Bacon butties in AM. Coffee cart on site all day.

You’ll need an 80cc-plus bike to be able to safely navigate the course, boots, eye protection, a motorcycle helmet, and long pants. If the weather is cold please bring a jacket or warm jersey. Gloves, knee pads, long sleeves, and body armour are strongly recommended.

All riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18-plus.

Gates open at 9am. Safety briefing at 10am, ride starts at 10.30am — no safety brief, no ride.

All proceeds go to Friends of Ongaonga School