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DID YOU KNOW: It is estimated that over 20,000 Aucklanders are without a home. Over half of our country's homeless are under 25. One quarter are children.
Lifewise provides support and housing to these youth. Please help me help them by donating to my Big Sleepout page.
Hi there Neighbours;
It was a privilege to attend the nominees evening for the Pukekohe Business Association Best in Business Awards on Thursday.
Franklin County News is proud to be the event’s media sponsor and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of a such a fabulous annual event which… View moreHi there Neighbours;
It was a privilege to attend the nominees evening for the Pukekohe Business Association Best in Business Awards on Thursday.
Franklin County News is proud to be the event’s media sponsor and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of a such a fabulous annual event which does a superb job celebrating the success of business and enterprise in our town.
Congratulation to all the nominees and congratulations to Kendyl Sullivan and her PBA team for organising Thursday’s event at ANZ Pukekohe.
There was a lot of excitement in the room and it was clear all there were very proud to be on the nominees’ guest list.
Public voting opens June 1, and is open to 5pm July 3. be sure to support your favourite local business.
For more on the awards, keep an eye on the Franklin County News and the PBA website, pukekohe.org.nz
thanks :)
Julie
Privilege to cut the ribbon for the opening of the Sandringham Rd Extension Cycleway in Puketapapa this morning. It links with the SH20 cycleway, which enjoyed a 16% increase in cyclists last year, and the Mt Roskill Safe routes cycleway.
If we can provide safe cycleways for students to cycle to … View morePrivilege to cut the ribbon for the opening of the Sandringham Rd Extension Cycleway in Puketapapa this morning. It links with the SH20 cycleway, which enjoyed a 16% increase in cyclists last year, and the Mt Roskill Safe routes cycleway.
If we can provide safe cycleways for students to cycle to school, we can potentially cut morning peak traffic on the roads by up to 10%. It's a concern that while most baby boomers walked or cycled to school, only 3% of secondary students cycle to school today.
Cycling lowers congestion, reduces carbon emissions and provides healthy exercise for students when rising obesity rates among our kids is a growing worry.
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View moreMyrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
Children from across Franklin braved the blanket of fog that covered Tuakau on Thursday for the Franklin Year 5 and 6 Soccer Tournament.
Did you know a motorway transports fewer than 2500 people per hour? A rail line can transport 10 times as many. Find out AT’s plan to keep Auckland moving.
Bombay have retained the Counties Power Cup and moved to the top of the Counties Manukau Rugby McNamara Cup standings after a 27-20 win over Patumahoe.
The top-of-the-table match-up lived up to its billing with a terrific contest between the two sides going down to the wire.
Visitors Bombay … View moreBombay have retained the Counties Power Cup and moved to the top of the Counties Manukau Rugby McNamara Cup standings after a 27-20 win over Patumahoe.
The top-of-the-table match-up lived up to its billing with a terrific contest between the two sides going down to the wire.
Visitors Bombay shot...
It's crucial that we fill our bellies with food to make sure we maintain good energy levels, however, as a stressful mother with a newborn baby, the prospect of eating can often be forgotten.
Thanks to Bellyful Franklin, families with newborn babies, young children or children with ...
AT plans to introduce light rail to Auckland as a way to relieve traffic congestion and get more people around Auckland quickly.
There are so many things to love about winter... woolly socks, toasting marshmallows, hearty casseroles and being able to rug up warm next to the fire with some mulled wine mmm... If you're entertaining or heading away this week, come see us so you have everything you need for the long … View moreThere are so many things to love about winter... woolly socks, toasting marshmallows, hearty casseroles and being able to rug up warm next to the fire with some mulled wine mmm... If you're entertaining or heading away this week, come see us so you have everything you need for the long weekend!
The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people. This year, 14 finalists from across New Zealand have been recognised for their outstanding achievements – … View moreThe Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people. This year, 14 finalists from across New Zealand have been recognised for their outstanding achievements – including Auckland Kindergarten Association, Manurewa Intermediate School and Waitakere College. Please join us in congratulating them, and find out about their achievements here.
Learning can happen anywhere. Enrol in a Bachelor of Arts at Massey – the only BA you can study from wherever you are. With 26 majors on offer you can study what you’re passionate about, while gaining valuable knowledge that will serve you now and in the future. Semester 2 starts July.
Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire! Jason Donovan is on his way to New Zealand in the cast of the award-winning, international hit musical Million Dollar Quartet.
Million Dollar Quartet is inspired by the incredible true events of December 4, 1956, when the “Father of Rock ‘n’ … View moreGoodness, gracious, great balls of fire! Jason Donovan is on his way to New Zealand in the cast of the award-winning, international hit musical Million Dollar Quartet.
Million Dollar Quartet is inspired by the incredible true events of December 4, 1956, when the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, Sam Phillips, brought together four music giants – Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley – for one of the greatest impromptu recording sessions of all time.
Franklin County News has a double pass to give-away to one lucky neighbour, to see the show at Auckland’s The Civic from 9 to 18 June.
To be into win, email julie.kaio@fairfaxmedia.co.nz, with 'quartet' in the subject line. Don't forget your daytime phone number. Competition closes June 2 at 5pm. Good luck!
I'm doing the Lifewise Big Sleepout out again this year. Mental health issues, addictions, domestic abuse, family breakdowns, and death of loves ones can leave people - especially young people - homeless and without support or hope. I am only sleeping rough for one night but others do not have… View moreI'm doing the Lifewise Big Sleepout out again this year. Mental health issues, addictions, domestic abuse, family breakdowns, and death of loves ones can leave people - especially young people - homeless and without support or hope. I am only sleeping rough for one night but others do not have that choice.
I would love your support to raise funds for Lifewise. Every dollar donated goes towards providing support and housing to young people doing it tough.
It’s NZ music month…a great time to kick back and listen to some groovy tunes…
On this record player for only $95!
If you want to put a smile on your dial, listening to some old vinyl will do it. We have gathered a selection of the best of the 70's and 80's to put you in the… View moreIt’s NZ music month…a great time to kick back and listen to some groovy tunes…
On this record player for only $95!
If you want to put a smile on your dial, listening to some old vinyl will do it. We have gathered a selection of the best of the 70's and 80's to put you in the mood...
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Because sometimes old is gold! Come and visit us at Restore Pukekohe - number 5 Adams Drive (behind the café). Turn left at the Black Barn on the road out to Paerata.
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