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Terrific Taniwha Workshop
Tuesday 1st July, Foyer outside Franklin Arts Centre
Half hourly sessions between 10 – 12.30
To book your session:
www.eventbrite.co.nz...
Celebrate Matariki with a fun kids’ art workshop inspired by the legend of a terrific taniwha called Taawhaki from … View moreTerrific Taniwha Workshop
Tuesday 1st July, Foyer outside Franklin Arts Centre
Half hourly sessions between 10 – 12.30
To book your session:
www.eventbrite.co.nz...
Celebrate Matariki with a fun kids’ art workshop inspired by the legend of a terrific taniwha called Taawhaki from Mangatangi Stream! Children will explore storytelling through clay and craft, bringing the taniwha to life with a 3d scanner. A hands-on cultural experience celebrating local pūrākau and imaginative expression with Kaiako Jean, and Trudy. All ages welcome!
The Trustees warmly invite you to attend the AGM to be held on Monday 25th August 2025 @ 5.30pm, to be followed by light refreshments.
Venue: Counties Manukau RFU, Navigation Homes Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Pukekohe.
Our AGM is an opportunity to meet and ask questions of the Trustees, … View moreThe Trustees warmly invite you to attend the AGM to be held on Monday 25th August 2025 @ 5.30pm, to be followed by light refreshments.
Venue: Counties Manukau RFU, Navigation Homes Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Pukekohe.
Our AGM is an opportunity to meet and ask questions of the Trustees, Directors and Management Team. So come along, have a nosey and a good chat and find out what the trust has been up to!
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View moreAt Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.
*Terms and conditions apply.
✨ It's 2 for 1 Tuesday ✨
👀 Simply buy 1 item and get a similar item of equal or lesser value, ABSOLUTELY FREE! 👀
🤩 We are open from 9:30am - 4pm today 🤩
* Sale excludes books, ornaments, children's clothing, selected clothing, plants and crafts made by our Bloom … View more✨ It's 2 for 1 Tuesday ✨
👀 Simply buy 1 item and get a similar item of equal or lesser value, ABSOLUTELY FREE! 👀
🤩 We are open from 9:30am - 4pm today 🤩
* Sale excludes books, ornaments, children's clothing, selected clothing, plants and crafts made by our Bloom participants *
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
Happy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think … View moreHappy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think about what’s ahead.
Got any goals or hopes for the coming year? Share them in the comments and inspire your neighbours.
A scene examination is ongoing following last night’s assault at Pakuranga Night Market, which left two people critically injured.
Emergency services were called to Aylesbury Street around 6:45pm.
Police continue to follow positive lines of enquiry to locate the alleged offender. Locals can… View moreA scene examination is ongoing following last night’s assault at Pakuranga Night Market, which left two people critically injured.
Emergency services were called to Aylesbury Street around 6:45pm.
Police continue to follow positive lines of enquiry to locate the alleged offender. Locals can expect to see an increased Police presence today as we work to gather further information about what happened.
The two injured people have undergone surgery and are in a stable condition at hospital.
If anyone has any information that can further assist the investigation please call Police on 105 and refer to file number: 250621/0744.
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be … View moreAs shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be happy with this change?
It's 'Thrifty Thursday!'
Come on in and see us today and buy any 6 items of clothing from our $4 everyday racks for just $10!!!
We have everything you need to fill your winter wardrobe. Jeans, jumpers, hoodies, thermals, winter pjs and more.
We are open between 9:30am - 4pm.
**👀👀👀👀MASSIVE SAVINGS ON NZ MADE 2 & 3 SEATER SOFAS - GET BOTH FOR $1195🔥👀🔥👀
⚡⚡⚡⚡INCREDIBLE DEAL ON NOW AND ALL WEEKEND - LIMITED STOCK AND FIVE COLOURS 🎊🎊🎊🎊
🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃AVAILABLE IN BOTH STORES - PUKEKOHE 33 NELSON ST AND TAKANINI 211 … View more**👀👀👀👀MASSIVE SAVINGS ON NZ MADE 2 & 3 SEATER SOFAS - GET BOTH FOR $1195🔥👀🔥👀
⚡⚡⚡⚡INCREDIBLE DEAL ON NOW AND ALL WEEKEND - LIMITED STOCK AND FIVE COLOURS 🎊🎊🎊🎊
🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃AVAILABLE IN BOTH STORES - PUKEKOHE 33 NELSON ST AND TAKANINI 211 GREAT SOUTH RD**
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at THE AUCKLAND ART SHOW!
This exciting event opens at:
The Viaduct Events Centre
Friday 27th June.
Weekend pass is Saturday 28th, 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday 29th 10am – 5 pm.
16 years and under go free Saturday and Sunday.
Explore a stunning … View moreGet ready for an unforgettable experience at THE AUCKLAND ART SHOW!
This exciting event opens at:
The Viaduct Events Centre
Friday 27th June.
Weekend pass is Saturday 28th, 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday 29th 10am – 5 pm.
16 years and under go free Saturday and Sunday.
Explore a stunning array of artwork from a stellar line up of artists! Enjoy live art demonstrations and meet the artists! All art is for sale. You can take home a unique work of art just for you!
Why it pays to compare plans
Did you know over 90% of New Zealanders who compare power plans find savings—often around $400 a year? Comparing power plans is quick and easy with a free online tool—it takes just five minutes and won’t disrupt your supply. A simple switch could lead to real … View moreWhy it pays to compare plans
Did you know over 90% of New Zealanders who compare power plans find savings—often around $400 a year? Comparing power plans is quick and easy with a free online tool—it takes just five minutes and won’t disrupt your supply. A simple switch could lead to real savings. Click here to compare
To save more, match your power plan to your lifestyle. If you're home during the day, a 'time of use' plan could cut costs by using power during off-peak hours. Tailoring your plan to your routine helps keep more money in your pocket.
Head to the Electricity Authority’s website, where they offer free tools to help you compare and switch plans with ease. With so many New Zealanders already saving up to $400 a year, there’s no reason to wait. Smart power choices start here, and the benefits can last all year long.
Take charge of your electricity costs and see how much you could save today. You might just wonder why you didn’t switch sooner.
Donations come in all shapes and sizes, and we love seeing them going home with their new owners.
This stunning wedding dress is ready and waiting for it's new owner.
Dear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as … View moreDear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as impressive, or even more so? Send us a photo! Email: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. You could be in to win a Fiskars X36 splitting axe L blade and a Fiskars X14 universal axe. We're looking for wood piles of impressive size or of particular space efficiency or even an artistic vision!
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