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2931 days ago

Pukekohe High School opens house of learning for Māori, Pacifica and international students

Ruwade Bryant Reporter from Franklin County News

It's been a long time coming, 15 years to be exact, but after two years of planning, consulting and constructing, PHS will open the doors to its new whare waananga on Saturday morning.

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2932 days ago

It’s almost Christmas - See our Holiday Opening Hours!

SuperValue New Zealand

Happy early Christmas! Not long until the festivities kick-off with friends and families and we all gather around the table to dig into a delicious classic roast meal. Make sure you have all your roast essentials and the Christmas turkey or ham! Plus, check out our SuperValue … View moreHappy early Christmas! Not long until the festivities kick-off with friends and families and we all gather around the table to dig into a delicious classic roast meal. Make sure you have all your roast essentials and the Christmas turkey or ham! Plus, check out our SuperValue summer store opening hours so you can still pop in and grab those last minute ingredients or presents! See our holiday hours

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2932 days ago

Run for good by joining Team Red Cross Round The Bays!

The team from Red Cross Auckland

Come and join Team Red Cross in the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event - we welcome all ages and levels of fitness! You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way.

Walkers and runners like you, who take on a Red Cross … View more
Come and join Team Red Cross in the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event - we welcome all ages and levels of fitness! You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way.

Walkers and runners like you, who take on a Red Cross Challenge to raise money at sporting events, help us run our programmes around New Zealand and overseas. This includes responding immediately after disasters like the 2016 earthquakes, running community programmes throughout New Zealand, supporting former refugees, transporting people to their medical appointments, teaching life-saving skills to children, supporting people in need overseas and so much more!

By choosing to run for Team Red Cross, you will ensure we can be here for good to help the people who need it most.
To enter go to link provided.
For more information contact Robyn.Brady@redcross.org.nz
or 09 260 4070

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2936 days ago

5 easy ways to save water at home

Reporter Homed

Summer's only just begun and many parts of the country are already facing water shortages and restrictions.

If you're keen to help preserve supplies, here are some slightly less obvious options to help save water at home over the long hot months ahead.

If you have your own top … View more
Summer's only just begun and many parts of the country are already facing water shortages and restrictions.

If you're keen to help preserve supplies, here are some slightly less obvious options to help save water at home over the long hot months ahead.

If you have your own top water-saving tips to add, let us know.

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2934 days ago

Good condition double mattress

Amy from Karaka

Good condition double mattress . Just been cleaned .
Free from smoke free home. Text me on 0275490105. We also have a freezer, washing machine and fridge to sell after new year due to moving overseas

Price: $50

2932 days ago

Are the Neighbourly Elves sending YOU a prize?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christmas presents have been flying out the door on lead up to Santa's arrival! Today is day EIGHT of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if you, or your neighbour, have won something special from us!
Check the list of winners

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2933 days ago

FREE summer reading programme

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Is your child one of 6,000 children who are already enrolled in our FREE summer reading programme, Kia Māia te Whai - Dare to Explore? A fun way to boost your child’s reading these holidays! Sign up now at daretoexplore.nz Sign up now

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2933 days ago

Help wanted with hay bales.Waiuku.

Jenny from Waiuku

We need a couple of strong people to help move approx 200 hay bales this Friday from the paddock to the barn. Would ideally suit college students wanting to earn some cash for Christmas. Please call 235 5350. Thanks.

2933 days ago

Red Cross Fundraising-Events Volunteer Administrator

The team from Red Cross Auckland

We are looking for an Fundraising-Events Volunteer Administrator who is able to make a commitment of 8-16 hours during business hours Mon-Fri, with duties such as data entry, social media, marketing/promotional emails, volunteer and site rosters. Training and support provided.
If you are … View more
We are looking for an Fundraising-Events Volunteer Administrator who is able to make a commitment of 8-16 hours during business hours Mon-Fri, with duties such as data entry, social media, marketing/promotional emails, volunteer and site rosters. Training and support provided.
If you are dependable, conscientious, experienced in Microsoft Suite, social media and can confidently communicate in both spoken and written English, please forward your CV with available hours. A letter of reference and a Thank you Certificate will be provided for the upon completion, along with a wealth of experience and upgrading of skills.
Please note, applicant process includes Police check and New Zealand residence and this is a non paying role.

Applications close 18th December. Apply now!

Our work is diverse and far reaching and would not be possible without the efforts of our amazing supporters who volunteer their time with us. Fundraising is also essential in running programmes like Refugee Settlement, Meals on Wheels, Disaster Welfare Response and so much more. Be a part of Red Cross!

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2933 days ago

Was it you?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Six players have won $166,667 each with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's draw.
The winning tickets were sold at Rockfield Superette in Auckland, Valentine's Stationers in Auckland, Countdown Pukekohe and Countdown Pukekohe South in Pukekohe, Wigram New World in Christchurch, and… View more
Six players have won $166,667 each with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's draw.
The winning tickets were sold at Rockfield Superette in Auckland, Valentine's Stationers in Auckland, Countdown Pukekohe and Countdown Pukekohe South in Pukekohe, Wigram New World in Christchurch, and Allenton Foodmarket in Ashburton.

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2933 days ago

Auckland bookworms wiggle their way to world’s top 8 eBook club

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A children’s tale of clever rats and their pied piper has led Auckland Libraries across the line to reach a total of 4 million checkouts from their main eBooks platform, OverDrive. The milestone was reached this month with the checkout of Amazing Maurice and his educated rodents by author Terry … View moreA children’s tale of clever rats and their pied piper has led Auckland Libraries across the line to reach a total of 4 million checkouts from their main eBooks platform, OverDrive. The milestone was reached this month with the checkout of Amazing Maurice and his educated rodents by author Terry Pratchett.

Auckland Libraries has over 200,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks and 700 eMagazine titles in its digital collection, including latest releases, classics, children’s and teen material. There are also books in a range of languages.

Their free eCollections can be accessed on your reading device from anywhere with internet connection, especially useful if you're going away these summer holidays.

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2933 days ago

North Waikato locals produce fabric bags and say no to plastic bags

Ruwade Bryant Reporter from Franklin County News

A small community group has taken it upon themselves to combat plastic bag usage and waste in the community by designing and producing fabric bags to be sold and distributed to locals.

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