Congratulations, thank you and farewell

In The Centre report for August we were reminding clubs/groups that if they required funding for a specific project an application should be forwarded to the Ōmokoroa Community Trust (OCT) which was welcoming applications for grants from OCT funds raised through The Centre.

It’s great to be able to report that the OCT Trustees have considered all the applications received and have distributed $65,000 in grants to many clubs/groups in the Ōmokoroa area.

The Centre management committee and volunteers are thrilled that the work they do has achieved such a wonderful result, and that is courtesy of the very generous people in our community who continue to donate items for sale at The Centre.

The volunteers who work in The Centre often receive compliments about the shop: the range of stock; the reasonable prices and the shop’s presentation. We enjoy being able to display quality goods for customers to purchase.

Along with the donated stock we have a wide range of items that are sold ‘on behalf’ of suppliers for a small commission, such as: jams & pickles, plants, handmade cards, knitting, slippers, collectible dolls, candles, decorated rocks, mosaics and cloth facemasks (very timely).

Have a look at these next time you are in The Centre, they all make ideal gifts.

One of our longer standing volunteers, Sandra Hunt, is moving away from Ōmokoroa so her involvement at

The Centre will come to an end. During her time as a volunteer Sandra took on many duties, and her time as shop manager saw The Centre reorganised and revitalised. Thank you, Sandra. All your time and efforts have been much appreciated. We wish you well.

Notes for donors of goods. Please bring your items for resale into The Centre during opening hours rather than leaving them on the pavement. Our hours are Monday to Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm and Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm.

The Centre is a not big shop, and as space is tight we are unable to accept larger items for resale. Please give us a call on 548 2331 if you need to check whether items you wish to donate are acceptable.

Thank you all for supporting The Centre and, ultimately, our community.