Just Plane Interesting

09/09/2026

Ray's pic of the week..

A piece of Paeroa history is revealed as we put up the signage for the new shop 👍

03/09/2026

It's opening day at the Hauraki Repair + Reuse Centre's new premises — just down the street from their old site.
Ray got a peek inside before it opened to the waiting masses.

Find out more about the HRRC at:
https://www.facebook.com/haurakirepairandreusecentre/
https://www.haurakirepairandreusecentre.co.nz/

02/09/2026

Ray is constantly scouring the land to find the most incredible and exciting things for our shops.

Along the way he spies scenes and pieces that are just too good not to share so we have decided to start 'Ray's photo of the week'

Can anyone tell us where Ray has spotted this ol' beast...

01/09/2026

In case you weren't tuned in to RNZ National at 5 this morning, here is the link to Ray's interview on 'First Up' about Just Plane Interesting.

Raymond May speaks to First Up about his Just Plane Interesting secondhand stores.

31/08/2026

A correction on where the true entrance to Paeroa is, Earth Angel Magic, car art, a wheely big table, and a free Father's Day card with every purchase.

20/08/2026

After the cameraman's successful 're-education', the record button gets pushed this time and Ray returns to promote not three but four exciting upcoming community events.
*The Paeroa Little Theatre's new show 'Crazy Ladies' is on from Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th September. The Wed-Sat shows start at 7pm, with the finale on Sunday being at 2pm. Tickets are on sale now at Arkwright's Antiques for $20 each.
*Rotary Paeroa's Annual Swap Meet is on Saturday 12th September — see more details at https://www.facebook.com/groups/203913843356242/permalink/2564839677263635/
*The Op-shop Fashion Parade to raise funds for the local Community Patrol will be on Sunday 27th September at the Paeroa Baptist Church. Doors open at 1:30pm and the parade starts at 2pm.
*The monthly Karangahake Hall Market will be on next at Sunday 30th August — extra details at https://www.karangahakehall.co.nz/karangahake-market.html

17/08/2026

We planned to bring you a video today featuring Ray giving details about three exciting community events coming up in Paeroa next month. Unfortunately, the cameraman forgot to push the record button. We humbly apologize for the interruption to our regular video schedule.

The offending cameraman has been sent on a field assignment to Siberia to practise his technical skills. Once the cameraman returns from his tour of the gulag archipelago, Ray will be back on your screens. Stay tuned!

07/08/2026

Cowboy Ray's down at the O.K. Corral — A.K.A. Steve's Wild West wonderland (...somewhere in Auckland)

02/08/2026

Mirrors cheapest of them all, nifty nip pourers, and where to search for missing bodies.

23/07/2026

While out delivering a table, Ray chances upon Eileen's doll workshop.
The Auckland Doll Makers And Collectors Club festival will be on 10am-4pm Fri 16 & Sat 17th of October at the Western Springs Garden Community Hall horticultural rooms.
You can find the club's contact details at: https://www.facebook.com/people/Auckland-Doll-Makers-And-Collectors-Club/61559488717174/