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Hi there Neighbours,
This week hundreds of Franklin school children head to back to class for term 2 after two week’s rest and relaxation for the Easter school holidays.
Gosh, they went quick, perhaps that’s because the Easter stats and Anzac Day fell conveniently in between.
Working parents… View moreHi there Neighbours,
This week hundreds of Franklin school children head to back to class for term 2 after two week’s rest and relaxation for the Easter school holidays.
Gosh, they went quick, perhaps that’s because the Easter stats and Anzac Day fell conveniently in between.
Working parents will be letting out a sigh of relief as their broods march back to school - speaking from experience, child care for two weeks straight can be a bit of struggle to organise.
Thank goodness in Franklin we are spoilt for choice with school holiday options aplenty for all ages.
And as the kids head back to school, there’ll be more traffic on our roads and children crossing paths to get to school.
Take extra care on the roads this week around schools, remember the littlies can dart out of nowhere into the path of traffic.
Julie :)
The kids are back to school this week! What's your favourite go-to lunch box snack? Let us know in the comments. Our favourites are: easy peel mandarins, raisin boxes, muesli bars, crackers and cheese or whole meal biscuits. Let us know yours below!
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Take on Red Cross Journey and challenge yourself to walk in the shoes of a volunteer responding to a disaster or a former refugee family seeking safety. Follow their journey, hear their stories and make a difference for people in your community and around the world.
How does it work?
Red … View moreTake on Red Cross Journey and challenge yourself to walk in the shoes of a volunteer responding to a disaster or a former refugee family seeking safety. Follow their journey, hear their stories and make a difference for people in your community and around the world.
How does it work?
Red Cross Journey is all about walking in someone else’s shoes. Choose a journey to follow, clock 10,000 steps each day between 8 May and 8 June and get people to sponsor you.
Along the way, you’ll receive updates marking your milestones and sharing more about your chosen journey.
By taking part and fundraising, you’ll be helping Red Cross do good things across New Zealand and around the world.
Which journey will you take?
Choose to walk Disaster Welfare and Support Team volunteer Kath’s journey and cover 240km during the month – that’s about 10,000 steps a day – or get a team together and follow the Tamim family's route to a safer life, covering 1,000km.
Registrations are now open. Sign up and make every step count!
Two talented young riders from Franklin will soon get to show off their showjumping prowess in Germa…
Work on a new skate park in Pukekohe is now underway.
Franklin Local Board joined the Franklin Youth Advisory Board, Pukekohe Rotary and the designers to celebrate the start of construction.
Right across New Zealand, local groups are doing a whole lot of good in their hoods. To help, Z is once again sharing over one million dollars. Remember to vote at Z this month and make a difference in your neighbourhood.
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Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? If yes, then choosing to study health at NZMA may be your perfect next step. You’ll learn about health and wellbeing, the human body and development and the healthcare systems in New Zealand. Our 20 week course will equip you with the … View moreDo you want to make a difference to people’s lives? If yes, then choosing to study health at NZMA may be your perfect next step. You’ll learn about health and wellbeing, the human body and development and the healthcare systems in New Zealand. Our 20 week course will equip you with the academic skills to get a career in the health sector or help enhance your study further.
What’s more, this course is part of the Government-led Youth Guarantee programme so if you’re 16-19 you can study this course for FREE. Our next health course intake is starting in July, and we are enrolling now. You can apply online or call us 0800 222 833 to learn more.
Fundraising event for Community Frruit Harvesting
Date: Wed 24 May 6:45-9pm
Venue: Room WH415 AUT, School of Hospitality and Tourism Wellesley St
Drinks and nibbles and spot prizes supplied.
Limited places, so book early by contacting Di on pickfruit@xtra.co.nz AND get your Tickets
$20 … View moreFundraising event for Community Frruit Harvesting
Date: Wed 24 May 6:45-9pm
Venue: Room WH415 AUT, School of Hospitality and Tourism Wellesley St
Drinks and nibbles and spot prizes supplied.
Limited places, so book early by contacting Di on pickfruit@xtra.co.nz AND get your Tickets
$20 Donation to Community Fruit Harvesting: 12-3059-0027244-00. Please use your name as the reference and 'Lynda wkshp'. This will confirm your place.
Noisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the … View moreNoisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the day' with quiet Sunday mornings - or even a day of rest. What noise do you find the hardest to cope with? Have your say below.
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