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Double dipping, the often frowned upon act of putting your half eaten chip back into a communal dip, isn't actually that bad if you have already "saliva-bonded", experts say.
What do you reckon? We're a little divided in the office, some saying it's OK, others saying … View moreDouble dipping, the often frowned upon act of putting your half eaten chip back into a communal dip, isn't actually that bad if you have already "saliva-bonded", experts say.
What do you reckon? We're a little divided in the office, some saying it's OK, others saying it's "gross" . . .
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Bombay have proved impenetrable once more in Counties Manukau premier club rugby McNamara Cup finals claiming their fourth straight championship title, winning against Karaka 32-24.
Both teams played in front of a vocal crowd at ECOLight Stadium in Pukekohe, with one side of the ...
On the Habitat for Humanity's Op Shop tour! Saturday 5th August Bookabus will be chauffeuring 30 ladies to 3 of our ReStores at Ormiston, Panmure and Pukekohe. Our own interior designer, Marilyn Boe, will be your guide and is looking forward to helping you create the home of your dreams by … View moreOn the Habitat for Humanity's Op Shop tour! Saturday 5th August Bookabus will be chauffeuring 30 ladies to 3 of our ReStores at Ormiston, Panmure and Pukekohe. Our own interior designer, Marilyn Boe, will be your guide and is looking forward to helping you create the home of your dreams by shopping well for less. Bring your fabric and paint samples with you.
Tickets are $49 and include lunch at Cafe Palazzo in Karaka with a glass of wine/tea or coffee. Spaces are limited though so book TODAY through Eventfinda or phone 0221239536.
The idyllic summertime of fun of jumping from wharfs and bridges into New Zealand's blue waters is hailed as a beloved part of "Kiwi culture". But a fast-rising toll of death and serious spinal injuries is now forcing leaden-footed authorities to take action. Auckland Council has … View moreThe idyllic summertime of fun of jumping from wharfs and bridges into New Zealand's blue waters is hailed as a beloved part of "Kiwi culture". But a fast-rising toll of death and serious spinal injuries is now forcing leaden-footed authorities to take action. Auckland Council has apologised after being slow to respond, but now promises graphic warning signs.
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!
- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View moreNot so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!
- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!
Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!
Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Auckland is weighing up purchasing 17 new electric and battery-powered trains, with a combined price…
Right now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out.… View moreRight now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out. Spark terms, fees and install charges may apply. Speeds vary.
For the third time in four seasons Bombay and Karaka will play in the McNamara Cup premier 1 Counties Manukau club rugby final but these two clubs couldn't be more different if they tried.
Bombay is gunning for an incredible fourth-straight championship – something that hasn't been … View moreFor the third time in four seasons Bombay and Karaka will play in the McNamara Cup premier 1 Counties Manukau club rugby final but these two clubs couldn't be more different if they tried.
Bombay is gunning for an incredible fourth-straight championship – something that hasn't been done since ...
Pukekohe's Tamara Gotty is looking forward to a new initiative which will see youth with disabilities get involved in athletics and swimming.
Gotty will be coaching the athletics division, off the back of the Oceania Area Championships in Fiji, where she won two gold medals and one … View morePukekohe's Tamara Gotty is looking forward to a new initiative which will see youth with disabilities get involved in athletics and swimming.
Gotty will be coaching the athletics division, off the back of the Oceania Area Championships in Fiji, where she won two gold medals and one silver.
She...
A keen, young North Waikato netballer has had an operation that will make her shrink in height - but it's a good outcome.
Waikaretu's Bethany Mahoney, 10, was born with posteromedial tibia, which is a deformity in the tibia bone that causes the foot's location to be … View moreA keen, young North Waikato netballer has had an operation that will make her shrink in height - but it's a good outcome.
Waikaretu's Bethany Mahoney, 10, was born with posteromedial tibia, which is a deformity in the tibia bone that causes the foot's location to be almost parallel with...
The Franklin Local Board held a kite day at Bledisloe Park on Wednesday - it looked like fun.
The New Zealand Netball U17 Champs was held at the Pukekohe Netball Centre. Check out some pics from the Pukekohe team who competed at the tournament which wrapped up today.
Well hey there guys, I'm back from maternity leave!
On January 3, I gave birth to my first child - Jack.
It's been such an incredible experience watching my helpless newborn baby grow into a chubby little six-month-old who is already trying to talk. (He'll probably be a chatterbox… View moreWell hey there guys, I'm back from maternity leave!
On January 3, I gave birth to my first child - Jack.
It's been such an incredible experience watching my helpless newborn baby grow into a chubby little six-month-old who is already trying to talk. (He'll probably be a chatterbox like his mum).
But all good things must come to end, and so here I am back at my desk and it's already feeling a bit like I never left.
The cliches about time speeding by when you have a child are true.
I'm pretty excited to get back into work mode. I'd missed the hilarious office banter and adult conversations.
As any stay-at-home parent knows, sometimes it can get a little bit hard without that mental stimulation.
Maternity leave definitely confirmed to me that I love my job - I love interacting with people, I love writing and I love our team here at Franklin County News.
I can't wait to hear from the Franklin community again!
- Nats :)
Whether you are in the midst of a crisis, or at the stage that either you or your spouse need to enter permanent care, it can be a very daunting task. Acacia Cove offers independent living while having nurses either onsite or on call 24/7.
The Directors of Acacia Cove recognised how difficult it… View moreWhether you are in the midst of a crisis, or at the stage that either you or your spouse need to enter permanent care, it can be a very daunting task. Acacia Cove offers independent living while having nurses either onsite or on call 24/7.
The Directors of Acacia Cove recognised how difficult it was for couples to separate as one moved into full-time care and so facilitated the sale of land close by to Bupa NZ Ltd to build a facility that our residents had access to. This has proved to be very successful. However, only a really low percentage of people ever need to move into full-time care, because ideally the District Health Boards would prefer to find home-based support to keep people in their own homes.
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