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2963 days ago

Come on Franklin - get nominating! You could win a $500 voucher :)

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Put to pen to paper or simply send an email to be in to win a $500 voucher from Mitre 10 Mega Pukekohe.
Franklin County News are seeking nominations for this year's Finest People of the Year Awards which recognise unsung heroes of our community.
Anyone who lives in the Franklin County News' circulation area is eligible for nomination and all nominators go into the draw to win the $500 Mitre 10 Mega voucher.

Award categories are: Pukekohe Pak 'n Save Inspiration Award; McDonald's Pukekohe Junior Achievement Award; Campbell Tyson Act of Kindness Award; Stihl Shop Pukekohe Volunteer of the Year; New Zealand Steel Mentor-Leader of the Year; Counties Manukau Sport Sports Personality of the Year; Barfoot & Thompson Pukekohe Community Worker of the Year; Mitre 10 Mega Employee of the Year; Franklin Local Board Lifetime Achievement Award.


If you know of someone special, fill out a nomination form and send it to: Franklin County News, PO Box 14, Pukekohe; drop it into the office at 217 King St, or you can email it to julie.kaio@ fairfaxmedia.co.nz. T

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2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.7% Yes
    41.7% Complete
  • 33.5% Maybe?
    33.5% Complete
  • 24.8% No
    24.8% Complete
588 votes
24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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