Waimate Family Store and Community Ministries

29/09/2026

💛 VOLUNTEERS WANTED! 💛

The Waimate Family Store is looking for some amazing new volunteers to join our team! 🛍️

We’re looking for people who are friendly, reliable, positive, enjoy meeting people and aren’t afraid to get stuck in! No retail experience needed — just a great attitude and a willingness to help.

✨ What we offer:
• Staff discounts
• A fun and friendly environment
• A wonderful bunch of people to work alongside
• The chance to meet new people and give back to our community

If you have a few hours to spare and would love to be part of our team, pop in and see us or send us a message! 💛

27/09/2026

🌸 WE’RE OPEN MONDAY! 🌸

It’s South Canterbury Anniversary Day, and we’ll be open 10am–4pm for your convenience! 🛍️

There are always treasures to be found at the Waimate Family Store, and thanks to the generosity of our wonderful local community, new donations are arriving and new stock is hitting the shop floor every day. ❤️

So if you’re out and about on Monday, pop in, have a browse and see what little treasures you might discover! You never know what you’ll find. ✨

📍 Waimate Family Store
🕙 Monday 10am–4pm

We look forward to seeing you! 💕

07/09/2026

👢✨ A LITTLE BIT OF R.M. WILLIAMS HAS ARRIVED! ✨👢

*SOLD

We’ve just received a fabulous pair of R.M. Williams boots in store! 🤎

A gorgeous quality pre-loved find that definitely won’t hang around for long. If R.M. Williams are on your wishlist, you might want to get in quick!

📍 Waimate Family Store

A huge thank you to the generous donor who donated these beauties — we really appreciate your support! ❤️

17/08/2026

🌷 Spring is nearly here! 🌷

If you’re getting ready for a spring clean, we’d love you to think of our Family Store when you’re having a clear-out. 💚

We’re always grateful for donations of clothing, bric-a-brac, homewares, linen, books, toys, furniture and other quality pre-loved items.

🚚 Have larger items to donate? We have a truck available for collections — just give us a call to arrange a pickup.

📍 Donations welcome Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm.

Thank you so much for continuing to support our store and our local community. Every donation really does make a difference. ❤️

03/08/2026

🧶✨ VINTAGE WOOLLY GOODNESS HAS ARRIVED! ✨🧶

For the eclectic collector. The vintage enthusiast. The person who sees an old wool jersey and thinks, “Yep… I absolutely need that.” 😍

We’ve got some wonderfully unique vintage wool jerseys looking for new homes — each with its own story, style and personality. 🧡

⚠️ A little disclaimer from the woolly department: these have lived a life! Due to their age, some may have general wear, small faults or signs of their vintage adventures. But honestly… isn’t that part of the charm?

Come and rummage through the woolly weirdness and see if you find your next vintage treasure! 🧶🌈🛍️

01/08/2026

FREE DONATION PICKUPS
Do you have furniture 🪑 🛏️ or household goods 🍽️🫖👗

Our truck can collect from ✅Oamaru
✅Waimate
✅Timaru
✅Temuka
✅Geraldine
📞 Call 0800 4 COLLECT (0800 4 2655328) to arrange a pick up.
Thank you for supporting your local Family Stores. ❤️🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

29/07/2026

🍫HOT CHOCOLATE DESIGN SHOES 🍫

SOLD

We’ve just had FOUR pairs of these fabulously fun, quirky shoes donated to the Waimate Family Store!

They’re definitely not your everyday footwear, these are for someone who likes their shoes with a side of personality! ✨

Perfect for the eclectic dresser, the quirky collector, or anyone who believes life is just a little more fun when your shoes make a statement. 💃

Come in and check them out before someone else gets their hands (or feet!) on them! 👀

📍 Waimate Family Store
🛍️ You never know what treasures are going to walk through our doors!

09/07/2026

08/07/2026

✨ We’re Open This Matariki! ✨

If you’re out and about this Matariki, we’d love to see you! Come in, keep warm, and have a browse through our ever-changing range of quality pre-loved treasures.

🕙 Matariki Hours:

Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Wishing everyone in our wonderful community a safe and meaningful Matariki. 🌟