Golden Bay Workcentre Trust

13/04/2026

The Golden Bay Housing Trust – He Whare Noho ki Mohua has a vacancy at one of our three-bedroom houses. We invite expressions of interest from working families with children looking for long-term (five years fixed) affordable rental accommodation in a quality environment.
Information on eligibility criteria and application forms can be obtained from: Heartlands Services, Golden Bay Workcentre Trust, 84 Commercial Street, Takaka or by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]
All completed application forms to be returned to Heartlands Services no later than the 23rd April 2026
All applications meeting the eligibility criteria will be considered by the Trust Board. Please direct any enquiries to the Housing Trust Secretary, Alli Gardener [email protected]

08/04/2026

⚠️ Scam Alert ⚠️

This fake “NZ Police” text is going around claiming unpaid traffic fines and threatening court action.

🚫 It’s a scam — don’t click the link
🚫 Don’t reply “Y” or give any personal info

The link is not an official government site. If you get one, delete it and report it. Stay safe and let others know!

Stay sharp everyone 👀

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

Kia ora koutou 👋
Following on from our recent post about the 3G network shutdown, we have some great news for anyone who has been left without a working phone as a result.
📱 Spark has a limited number of FREE replacement devices available for people affected by the shutdown who meet the following criteria:
✅ Your mobile phone no longer works due to the 3G shutdown
✅ You are unable to afford a replacement device
✅ You will use the Spark network with the new device
There are three basic 4G handset models to choose from.
⏰ Applications close 20 April 2026 — so don't delay!
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...
Please share this with anyone in the community who might need support getting back connected. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with Karilyn at Heartlands.
Ngā mihi 💛

10/03/2026

🎸 Community Call-Out – Acoustic Guitar Wanted!
Kia ora Golden Bay whānau!
Do you have an acoustic guitar sitting quietly in a corner, gathering dust and waiting to be played again?
We're looking for a donated acoustic guitar for our youth here at Golden Bay Workcentre Trust. If you have one you'd like to pass on to a young person who'll give it a new life and a lot of love, we'd be thrilled to hear from you!
Your donation could spark a passion, build confidence, or simply bring a bit of joy to a young person in our community. 🎶

Ngā mihi nui for your generosity. Every act of giving makes Golden Bay a little brighter. 💛

05/03/2026

Have your say
📢 The Reserve Bank is consulting on minimum standards for cash services across New Zealand. Rural communities like ours are exactly who they need to hear from. Feedback closes 10 April 2026.
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Find and participate in activities run by Reserve Bank of New Zealand

03/03/2026

🏘Space available to rent!

Co-tenancy in a room at the Workcentre main house.
Suitable for quieter activities.
From 23rd May 2026
3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
If you are interested to find out more please email: [email protected]

03/03/2026

Emergencies & disasters
⚡ Cash use soars during natural disasters and digital outages. For rural communities, having local access to cash services isn't just handy — it could be critical when it counts most.

02/03/2026

Rural reality
🏡 For communities like Golden Bay, cash isn't just convenient — it's essential. When digital systems go down or connectivity is limited, cash is what keeps things moving.

01/03/2026

💡 Did you know? More than 80% of New Zealand adults still use cash for everyday purchases... even if just occasionally. It remains a normal part of life for most Kiwis.