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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 12pm

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The Rural Service Centre is your one-stop, community focused not-for-profit shop!

11/05/2026

Meet the team Monday
Name: Julie Fleming
Role: Customer Service Representative & Cleaning Wonder Woman – Balloon lady, clothing superstar, and all-round legend who keeps the place looking sharp and running smoothly.

☕ Coffee order: Mocha
🦉 Early bird or night owl? Night Owl
🔥A hill you’ll die on? Toilet paper must hang over not under.
💗Best part about working at the RSC? The customer connection, past and present 💞
🧠Best piece of advice? Don’t blow out somebody else’s candle to make yours brighter.
😤One thing you can’t stand. Littering.

Outside of work, Julie loves a good Netflix binge, a spa, walks with Luna, and spending time with her three little honorary nieces Beau, Nora and Miley. You’ll also find her enjoying a cocktail and a boogie with friends whenever she gets the chance 💃🍸

06/05/2026

This weeks RSC Fur-riends - a little pinch of fun! 😊
Spend $600 on Gallagher products instore and take home your very own Diesel Dog to snuggle with.

03/05/2026

Meet the team Monday 🙌
Name: Emma Harwood
Role: Technical Sales & Member Support – You’ll usually hear her before you see her – talking, giggling or multitasking three things at once, always with a smile on her dial.

☕ Coffee order: Oat Latte (shhh don’t tell the farmers)
🦉 Early bird or night owl? Early Bird
🔥A hill you’ll die on? Fresh air and sunshine can fix almost anything.
💗Best part about working at the RSC? The incredible team and culture we’ve built. Plus, the variety in my role always keeps me on my toes - No chance of getting bored around here!
🧠Best piece of advice? Never deprive the world of your spark.
😤One thing you can’t stand. Sitting still for too long — I get distracted way too easily.
When she’s not at work, Em’s usually on the back of a horse, off on a side quest with friends, or making the most of the outdoors — with her dog Moose never far behind, and a pretty good track record of turning up at her parents’ place around dinner time.

24/04/2026

24/7 Emergency Vet available 📞 (03) 525 8011

20/04/2026

Meet the team Monday 🙌
Name: Carl Finnigan
Role: Head Vet — Delivering experience you can trust, exceptional care for your animals and business + questionable humor at no extra charge.
☕Coffee order: Flat White
🦉Early bird or night owl? Depends on when the game is on!
🔥A hill you’ll die on? All hills are there to be conquered!
💗Best part about working at the RSC? The whole RSC Whanau.
🧠Best piece of advice: Be Kind to everyone!
😤One thing you can’t stand? Broad beans!

Outside of work Carl enjoys setting ridiculous challenges and achieving them but mostly staying fit and healthy for the grandkids. Hanging out with friends and family. Catching up with mum! Oh! And being with his best mate, Paula!! 💖

14/04/2026

Avocados $2.20 each & Walnuts 1kg $12 at The Rural Service Centre, Takaka. Avocados are from Bay Subtropical Takaka & Walnuts are new season grown in The South Island.

13/04/2026

Sorry : ( it's been a while between posts of our "RSC Fur-riends", the beloved companions of our wonderful customers visiting the Country Store. We're back into it! A Tuesday Treat to brighten your week. This "Pack" are fabulous.

12/04/2026

Meet the team Monday 🙌
Name: Mike Manshande
Role: Country Store Manager – Straight to the point, he keeps things running smoothly. AKA The place where problems go to get sorted.
☕ Coffee order: Latte
🦉 Early bird or night owl? Early bird
🔥A hill you’ll die on? Pineapple belongs on everything – especially pizza.
💗Best part about working at the RSC? The customers.
🧠Best piece of advice you’ve been given? ‘Treat people how you want to be treated’
😤One thing you can’t stand. Motorbikes on beaches.
Outside of work you’ll find Mike gardening or gaming 🎮

06/04/2026

Meet the Team Monday (but make it Tuesday)
Emma took the long weekend very seriously...no further questions 🤫

Name: Vanessa Harwood
Role: Vet Clinic Manager – the calm in the chaos.
☕ Coffee order: Americano
🦉 Early bird or night owl? Neither 💤
🔥A hill you’ll die on? Sweet beats savoury every time.
💗Best part about working at the RSC? The Team.
🧠Best piece of advice you’ve been given? “Always think before you speak”
😤One thing you can’t stand. When autocorrect absolutely ruins your message.
Outside of work Vanessa enjoys life at home on the farm with the family, sticking her nose in a good murder mystery book, or out horse riding and hanging with the dogs ☀️

29/03/2026

Meet the Team Monday 🙌

Name: Jeff Riordan
Role: General Manager, professional decision-maker & part-time chaos controller

☕ Coffee order: Long black but...flat white if it’s takeaway and mochaccino after lunch.
🦉 Early bird or night owl? Night owl.
🔥 A hill you’ll die on? Burgers should NEVER have red beet in them.
💗 Best part about working at the RSC? The people.
🧠 Best piece of advice?
“A little knowledge is a dangerous thing”
😤 One thing you can’t stand? Feijoas.

Outside of work, Jeff’s usually swinging a golf club, out fishing, or towing the caravan around the countryside — always up for a yarn along the way 🚐🎣

06/03/2026

🌄 Golden Bay Farmers & Rural Businesses - Let’s Connect! 🌄
We’re excited to speak at the Golden Bay Rural Women Dinner Club series on Tuesday 10 March, at the beautiful Ratanui Restaurant in Pōhara.

These dinner evenings are all about connection, resilience, and supporting the people who keep our region thriving. Open to all genders - farmers, creatives, small businesses, neighbours - everyone is welcome.

Speaking on the night will be Jon & Heather Tidswell, who’ll share their personal journeys, deep connections to Golden Bay, and practical tips on succession planning tailored specifically for farmers.

Event kindly sponsored by PGG Wrightson Retail and Water

Address

64 Meihana Street
Takaka Town District
7110

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://www.rsc.co.nz/

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