Just Plane Interesting

27/09/2026

The price of petrol is enough to make Ray stray from his dad's wise advice not to talk about politics.

16/09/2026

***UPDATE***
A rockin' rocketeer has laid claim to this vessel. Thanks to everyone who showed interest!

Aliens landed to shop at Just Plane Interesting, and Ray now owns their ship… 🗼 It’s looking for a new owner!

Save this intergalactic vision!

Comes with gantry tower and bridge. 5.5 metres high.

FREE to the perfect organisation or person. Must be removed by 23rd September.

13/09/2026

Ray fills his van at Rotary Paeroa's annual sweep meet, plus a reminder about the upcoming Op-shop Fashion Parade on the 27th of September.

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