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It's time to get wrapped up in the 2017 rugby season as Counties Manukau Rugby club competition kicks off this weekend.
The McNamara Cup premier one competition features 10 teams from across the region, with three-time defending champions Bombay looking to claim their fourth straight … View moreIt's time to get wrapped up in the 2017 rugby season as Counties Manukau Rugby club competition kicks off this weekend.
The McNamara Cup premier one competition features 10 teams from across the region, with three-time defending champions Bombay looking to claim their fourth straight McNamara ...
Passengers travelling on a bus south of Auckland were injured after a bus and car collided. The inc…
You Might Be Surprised to Know
Are you 65+, live in the Franklin Local Board area, and have a tale to tell about your life that might surprise a younger listener?
Linda Grigg has been an Accredited Visitor with Age Concern Counties Manukau for more than two years. The Franklin Local Board has… View moreYou Might Be Surprised to Know
Are you 65+, live in the Franklin Local Board area, and have a tale to tell about your life that might surprise a younger listener?
Linda Grigg has been an Accredited Visitor with Age Concern Counties Manukau for more than two years. The Franklin Local Board has approved a grant for an arts project Linda will be managing, called 'You Might Be Surprised to Know'. She says, "Often when society looks at an older person, that is all they see. They do not know the rich life experiences that person has had, and continues to have. By telling snippets of older people's life stories, this project aims to break those stereotypes and to remind us all of the uniqueness of every individual, and of their value to our communities, regardless of age."
Linda is seeking participants willing to be interviewed and photographed. The stories/photos will be published online (probably on Facebook) and in an exhibition to the public in June 2017. This is a voluntary project, so no payment will be made for the stories/photos.
If you are interested in being a participant or want to know more, please contact Linda on surprisedtoknow@gmail.com or phone 021 145 1304. Please note that interviewees must currently live in the Franklin Local Board area to be eligible to participate.
Monsters, farmers and makeshift instruments make up the best children's music video for 2017.
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We need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.
We need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.
Some children are receiving up to $40 per tooth from the tooth fairy. www.stuff.co.nz...
What do you give your kids?
Do you know the cheapest place to get petrol in or around your neighbourhood? Share your tips below and help your neighbours out! Plus make sure you check to see if you're a $100 petrol voucher instant winner!
Inorganic collections begin this month in some areas – so make sure you use the online tool to book your collection! All Auckland households can book an annual inorganic rubbish collection of up to 1 cubic metre (roughly the size of a small trailer load). Find out what can be collected now.
… View moreInorganic collections begin this month in some areas – so make sure you use the online tool to book your collection! All Auckland households can book an annual inorganic rubbish collection of up to 1 cubic metre (roughly the size of a small trailer load). Find out what can be collected now.
In the meantime if you have reusable items why not offer them to a new home by donating, selling or swapping them? Take a look at what residents across Auckland are giving away for FREE or give away or sell an item now.
A man is trapped and critically injured after his onion truck rolled in Pukekohe, south of Auckland.…
Close to 400 kids will tackle the Fulton Swim School's Franklin Primary Schools Triathlon on Friday, March 10.
The event will see youngsters swim, bike and run around the scenic Clarks Beach course, and organiser Daniel Fulton said he was looking forward to seeing some happy faces crossing … View moreClose to 400 kids will tackle the Fulton Swim School's Franklin Primary Schools Triathlon on Friday, March 10.
The event will see youngsters swim, bike and run around the scenic Clarks Beach course, and organiser Daniel Fulton said he was looking forward to seeing some happy faces crossing the ...
By doing something as simple as purchasing a 2017/18 Entertainment Book you can make a difference to the lives of animals in need.
Please spread the word that we are fundraising with Entertainment Books in order to raise funds for the animals that come into our care and the new 2017/18 books are… View moreBy doing something as simple as purchasing a 2017/18 Entertainment Book you can make a difference to the lives of animals in need.
Please spread the word that we are fundraising with Entertainment Books in order to raise funds for the animals that come into our care and the new 2017/18 books are now available to pre-order!
By pre-ordering you will also receive extra bonus vouchers worth up to $400!
Share the link below in order to encourage those in your life to treat themselves and help save lives.
Pre-order your book or digital membership here - www.spcaauckland.org.nz...
Neighbours' Day Aotearoa is happening on 25 & 26 March. It's a great chance to involve your neighbours in your emergency plan - work out who can help you and who might need your help. www.happens.nz...
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A transformative rehabilitation project at Paremoremo Auckland Prison is reducing waste sent to landfill and upskilling inmates for a life outside.
George will be building a tiny house at Mitre 10 Mega Manukau tomorrow from 10-12. He proposes that tiny houses are a way for people to get on the property ladder.
One retiring New Zealand couple recently also chose to build a tiny house. It has enabled them to release equity in their home … View moreGeorge will be building a tiny house at Mitre 10 Mega Manukau tomorrow from 10-12. He proposes that tiny houses are a way for people to get on the property ladder.
One retiring New Zealand couple recently also chose to build a tiny house. It has enabled them to release equity in their home and go travelling.
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