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The Warehouse and Neighbourly's 2017 Great Community Clean Up kicks off on Thursday 27 April. If you haven't already registered your Clean Up event it's not too late - and you could still win great prizes! Get a group of friends, family or neighbours together (or even just enjoy a … View moreThe Warehouse and Neighbourly's 2017 Great Community Clean Up kicks off on Thursday 27 April. If you haven't already registered your Clean Up event it's not too late - and you could still win great prizes! Get a group of friends, family or neighbours together (or even just enjoy a Clean Up on your own!) to make some awesome changes in your neighbourhood. Book your event between 27 April and 3 May and be in to win. Remember - the smallest acts can make the biggest difference. Consider a Clean Up at your local park, stream, carpark, beach - or even your street! Register your event now and be in to WIN!
Myrtle leaf rust is a serious fungal disease that attacks members of the myrtle family.
It could affect our native pohutukawa, manuka and rata as well as feijoa and eucalypts, damaging or even killing highly susceptible plants.
Pukekohe: Fall in at Corner of Roulston Street and Massey Ave at 5.50am. Dawn Parade fom 6.00am at Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall. Civil Service 11.00am.
Bombay: Service from 8.45am at Bombay Hall
Buckland: Service 9.45am at Buckland Cenotaph
Pokeno: Service from 9.00am at Pokeno Cenotaph… View morePukekohe: Fall in at Corner of Roulston Street and Massey Ave at 5.50am. Dawn Parade fom 6.00am at Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall. Civil Service 11.00am.
Bombay: Service from 8.45am at Bombay Hall
Buckland: Service 9.45am at Buckland Cenotaph
Pokeno: Service from 9.00am at Pokeno Cenotaph
Maramarua: Service from 8.45am at Cenotaph, Red Fox Tavern
Patumahoe/Waiau Pa: Service from 10.30am at Waiau Pa Hall
Tuakau: Service and Parade from 10.45am outside Cosmopolitan Hall. Civic Service 11am at Tuakau War Memorial Hall.
Ryman Hall: Anzac Service 2.30pm at Ryman's Estate Village in Pukekohe.
Port Waikato: Service 9am at Port Waikato Fire Station.
Waiuku: Civic Parade assembly: 10.15am War Memorial Hall, Waiuku, Parade starts 10.30am, Wreath laying ceremony: 10.55am Cenotaph, Waiuku. Service: 11.15am War Memorial Hall, Waiuku
Luscious Pacific food and exhilarating entertainment will be on offer this Wednesday 26th April at Auckland's own Luau Experience. Don't miss out on this unique evening - book your tickets now.
Not only will there be a Pacific feast, but we will bring the beautiful islands of the … View moreLuscious Pacific food and exhilarating entertainment will be on offer this Wednesday 26th April at Auckland's own Luau Experience. Don't miss out on this unique evening - book your tickets now.
Not only will there be a Pacific feast, but we will bring the beautiful islands of the Pacific to your dinner table with some of the best Pacific entertainers in the world.
Held at the mesmerising traditional Fale Samoa (Samoan house) in Mangere, we have special guest performances from around the Pacific.
A FREE bus leaves The Cloud (Auckland's waterfront) at 6.30pm and returns at 10pm. The show starts at 7pm with Fire Dancers to welcome you.
Get your tickets now from www.eventbrite.co.nz...
Pukekohe's Doug McNally is a soldier with a story. On the eve of Anzac Day, he recalls his tour of duty in Vietnam.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Households are being told to shop around for better power deals as some power companies lifted their prices in April. On the flip side, smaller companies like Electric Kiwi won't be raising power prices this year and are challenging the big power companies to do the same.
… View moreHouseholds are being told to shop around for better power deals as some power companies lifted their prices in April. On the flip side, smaller companies like Electric Kiwi won't be raising power prices this year and are challenging the big power companies to do the same.
Find out if you could be saving money now.
Take part in our poll to place your vote and settle this age old banter between Marmite and Vegemite - which is New Zealand's favourite?
Also, if you're travelling this weekend, pop into one of our stores to see us, and don't forget, we'll be open on ANZAC Day from 1pm onwards.… View moreTake part in our poll to place your vote and settle this age old banter between Marmite and Vegemite - which is New Zealand's favourite?
Also, if you're travelling this weekend, pop into one of our stores to see us, and don't forget, we'll be open on ANZAC Day from 1pm onwards. See you then!
The team at Franklin County News hope you all had a great Easter.
I certainly did, exploring rural Franklin with the family, on a road trip through Waingaro to Raglan on sunny Easter Monday, which followed an outing to the picturesque Awhitu lighthouse at the tip of the Manukau Heads the day … View moreThe team at Franklin County News hope you all had a great Easter.
I certainly did, exploring rural Franklin with the family, on a road trip through Waingaro to Raglan on sunny Easter Monday, which followed an outing to the picturesque Awhitu lighthouse at the tip of the Manukau Heads the day before.
Both are beautiful spots, and we enjoyed stunning drives getting to our coastal destinations on our Easter weekend adventures.
We have another short week this week - and next, with Anzac Day on Tuesday, April 25.
The district has a proud history in acknowledging our war time heroes and each year the local RSAs do a fabulous job paying tribute to those who sacrificed so much. We’ll have full coverage of Anzac events online next week and in print on Thursday.
*To accommodate the public holiday on Tuesday, we are publishing on Monday next week.
Cheers, Julie :)
Let's settle this once and for all. SPREAD the word that we are making a TOAST to settle this dispute. Which iconic spread is the true kiwi favourite? Place your vote below!
This simple yet classic recipe makes 20 biscuits and takes as little as 15 minutes to bake in the oven. Share these with loved ones or put aside a batch in a basket for your neighbours and friends. They a go perfectly with a good hot cuppa!
Is it OK to tell off other people's children? If they're being a pain, Daniel Faitaua says, then go for it.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. We've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes + more. Each entrant will also receive… View moreThe Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. We've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes + more. Each entrant will also receive a Dick Frizzell designed event t-shirt.
So, get your running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health. You could even rub shoulders with an Olympian. Please join us by signing up to our 5km Fun Run/Walk to show your support.
Buy tickets at jennianmothersday.com.
A new urgent care medical facility will ensure accident and emergency services stay in Franklin.
Urgent Care Franklin (UCF) will be open for business from July 1, and will be located where Pukekohe Family Doctors currently operates on Manukau Rd.
Last month, Pukekohe Family Health Clinic ...
Get moving for good! Step up, get fit as we head into winter – and do your bit to help vulnerable people both at home in the New Zealand and overseas. Join the Red Cross Journey and choose to follow either the journey of a former refugee family traveling to safety across dangerous terrain, or one… View moreGet moving for good! Step up, get fit as we head into winter – and do your bit to help vulnerable people both at home in the New Zealand and overseas. Join the Red Cross Journey and choose to follow either the journey of a former refugee family traveling to safety across dangerous terrain, or one of our Disaster Welfare & Support Team volunteers as they train and respond to emergencies around New Zealand.
You’ll aim to cover the same distance as you learn about their challenges, sacrifices and fears along the way, and their hopes and aspirations for the future. And by fundraising over the month, you’ll be joining the Red Cross family of good people doing good things in your community and around the world.
WHEN: 8 May – 8 June 2017
WHERE: This is a ‘virtual event’. Walk or run from home to work, upstairs (without the lift!), go hiking on the weekend, pound the pavement or the treadmill, sports training, etc. and count all your steps!
HOW: On the Red Cross Journey online platform.
WEB PAGE: Red Cross Journey link attached.
SHARE: At the bottom of page the web page, are links to posters and way to share on social media.
Registration starts 20th April. Then, from 8 May, start counting your steps and have fun fundraising!
For more information: robyn.brady@redcross.org.nz
Please let me know when you decide to register and I can support you.
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