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🎉 We're celebrating the official opening of the Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre—come join the fun!
🐾 Meet our adoption dogs, enter raffles, enjoy face painting, and grab a bite at our community sausage sizzle.
Join us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class … View moreJoin us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class facilities, discover more about our curriculum and learn about our day school options for Years 7, 8 & 9*.
Open days:
Junior Campus
23rd March, 2pm
18th May, 2pm
Senior Campus
30th March, 2pm
Register for open days online
* Available for Year 9 from 2026
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Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View moreOur experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you should ask? 🔍
✅ What can I build on this site? (Zoning & planning rules)
✅ Are there any hidden costs or risks? (Geotech, flood zones, services)
✅ How much will development cost? (Feasibility & budgeting)
✅ What’s my timeline? (Consent process & approvals)
A structured, hands-on acrylic painting workshop series designed to help participants understand and apply colour theory through guided painting exercises. Each session focusses on a key aspect of colour, blending instruction with practical application
On the alternate weeks (during term time), … View moreA structured, hands-on acrylic painting workshop series designed to help participants understand and apply colour theory through guided painting exercises. Each session focusses on a key aspect of colour, blending instruction with practical application
On the alternate weeks (during term time), the studio will be open between 6 – 8pm on Tuesday nights for participants to practice together what they learn in the sessions with Caroline.
Materials and equipment will be provided.
18 March:
The Colour Wheel and mixing basics
Participants will learn about primary, secondary and tertiary colours, as well as concepts like hue, saturation and value. They'll mix their own colour wheels and explore blending techniques, applying their knowledge to an abstract painting that focuses on colour harmony.
2 April:
Warm vs Cool Colours and mood
This session explores how warm and cool colours influence emotions and atmosphere in art. Participants will experiment with gradients and contrasting palettes, creating two small landscape paintings, one using warm tones, the other using cool colours.
29 April:
Complimentary and Analogous Colours
Dive into colour relationships, focussing on how complimentary colours create contrast and how analogous colours enhance harmony. Exercises will include colour matching techniques. Participants will create two paintings, one emphasising bold complementary contrasts and the other using a softer analogous palette.
13 May:
Tints, Shades and Tones
This session introduces depth and dimension through tints (adding white), shades (adding black) and tones (adding grey). Participants will complete a monochromatic study and a still life painting, learning how subtle shifts in value can transform their work.
27 May:
Colour and Composition
This session focusses on how colour placement influences composition and visual impact. Participants will explore colour dominance, balance and focal points before creating a finished piece where one colour leads the viewers eye.
Masks of self workshop - led by Artist Robbi Carvalho and Dance Therapist Sarah Dos Santos
When: Saturday 22 March
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Franklin Arts Centre
'Masks of Self' is a workshop designed to explore Brazil’s cultural roots through art, movement, and dance, … View moreMasks of self workshop - led by Artist Robbi Carvalho and Dance Therapist Sarah Dos Santos
When: Saturday 22 March
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Franklin Arts Centre
'Masks of Self' is a workshop designed to explore Brazil’s cultural roots through art, movement, and dance, focusing on themes of identity and self-discovery. Brazilian culture is a vibrant mix of African, Indigenous, and European influences. Masks symbolise various aspects of this heritage, representing forces of nature, mythical creatures, ancestors, and ceremonial traditions, as well as regional expressions and carnival festivities.
Led by multidisciplinary artist Robbi Carvalho and dancer/dance therapist Sarah dos Santos, the workshop offers a supportive space for participants to explore their identity through painting and movement, grounded in Brazilian cultural traditions.
This 4-hour workshop provides a transformative experience that combines creativity, cultural reflection, identity exploration, and self-discovery. Participants will paint their own masks and learn Afro-Brazilian dance movements.
Speed bumps are a hot topic in many neighborhoods - they aim to slow down speeding drivers, but they also impact everyone on the road. In your opinion, do you think they do the trick or are they just an inconvenience?
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If you get a text asking you to pay a speeding fine, please do not click on the link.
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a speeding fine, claiming to be from Police.
Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us, please don’t click the link.
Auckland Temple Open House
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are hosting an Open House for the Auckland New Zealand Temple in Manukau, Auckland from 27 February to 22 March (excluding Sundays), where the public is invited to tour the temple and its different rooms.
If you’re … View moreAuckland Temple Open House
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are hosting an Open House for the Auckland New Zealand Temple in Manukau, Auckland from 27 February to 22 March (excluding Sundays), where the public is invited to tour the temple and its different rooms.
If you’re interested in experiencing the Auckland New Zealand Temple, visit our website below to learn more, and to book your spot.
FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer.
Plus, for a limited time, when you… View moreFRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer.
Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.
*Participating villages only, terms and conditions apply
Circle of stories workshop - led by Artist Robbi Carvalho and Dance Therapist Sarah Dos Santos
When: Saturday 29 March
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Weta room, Franklin Arts Centre
'Circle of Stories' is a 4-hour workshop for 12 women to explore Brazilian culture through art, … View moreCircle of stories workshop - led by Artist Robbi Carvalho and Dance Therapist Sarah Dos Santos
When: Saturday 29 March
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Weta room, Franklin Arts Centre
'Circle of Stories' is a 4-hour workshop for 12 women to explore Brazilian culture through art, movement, and self-discovery. Each participant will decorate a fabric canvas with personal stories, using collage, hand-stitching, and paint, exploring their own identity through creative expression. They will also try movements from Afro-Brazilian danças de roda (circle dances), experiencing the rhythms and movements central to these traditions. Led by dancer/therapist Sarah dos Santos and multidisciplinary artist Robbi Carvalho, the workshop provides a supportive space for creative expression and cultural learning. Open to adult women, it’s a unique opportunity to explore art, dance, and culture in a safe, nurturing environment.
To book: www.eventbrite.co.nz...
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FURNITURE AND MORE CLEARRANCE CENTRE - 33 NELSON ST PUKEKOHE**
Mulch is a game changer on the garden. Our whole tree mulch conditions the soil, suppresses the weeds, protects bare soil as well as tree roots, and traps moisture. At $100 for 5 cubic meters +GST delivered locally, it's a bargain.
Call 092388265 to get your order in.
Choosing the right domain name is a game-changer for your business.
But where do you even start? 🤔
Whether you're launching your first website or taking your side hustle to the next level, we’ve got you covered! JumpStarter’s guide breaks down everything you need to know — how… View moreChoosing the right domain name is a game-changer for your business.
But where do you even start? 🤔
Whether you're launching your first website or taking your side hustle to the next level, we’ve got you covered! JumpStarter’s guide breaks down everything you need to know — how to pick a domain that’s memorable, easy to find, and perfect for your brand.
Ready to get started? Let’s go!
Some people are frustrated by their neighbours or neighbour's friends parking on the street outside their house. This means they have to park further away themselves.
Do you think it is inconsiderate to park directly outside a neighbour's house on the road? Or do you think street … View moreSome people are frustrated by their neighbours or neighbour's friends parking on the street outside their house. This means they have to park further away themselves.
Do you think it is inconsiderate to park directly outside a neighbour's house on the road? Or do you think street parking is fair game?
Share your thoughts below.
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