Miranda news is brought to you by the team at Franklin County News
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”
Kia ora neighbours, a person in Tuakau has tested positive for Covid-19.
Awaroa ki Tuakau ward councillor Jacqui Church announced that there was a positive case on Monday afternoon.
Church said as a safety precaution, everyone in Tuakau should get tested, and a pop-up testing centre would be … View moreKia ora neighbours, a person in Tuakau has tested positive for Covid-19.
Awaroa ki Tuakau ward councillor Jacqui Church announced that there was a positive case on Monday afternoon.
Church said as a safety precaution, everyone in Tuakau should get tested, and a pop-up testing centre would be operating from Tuesday in the area.
The testing station would be on Escotts Rd in Tuakau. Church said people who needed a test could also drive to Pukekohe.
Read the full story by clicking the link below.
Waipa Networks continue to operate at Alert level 3 while following very strict protocols to keep our team and communities safe.
You might notice the team out and about continuing with critical maintenance on your power network, feel free to share a smile and a friendly wave, but if you can do … View moreWaipa Networks continue to operate at Alert level 3 while following very strict protocols to keep our team and communities safe.
You might notice the team out and about continuing with critical maintenance on your power network, feel free to share a smile and a friendly wave, but if you can do so from a distance, that helps us keep each other safe.
Planned outages, maintenance and service continue as usual, we know these outages could affect your work from home, or home schooling scenarios and thank you for patience. You can find out when and where outages will take place on our website.
Dear neighbours,
Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.
Say goodbye to chilly nights and hello to warmer weather!
Beat the summer rush and grab a Free Air Conditioning quote from the experts today. Heathcotes have 40 years’ experience servicing and installing Air Conditioners with all the top brands – Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic & more.
… View moreSay goodbye to chilly nights and hello to warmer weather!
Beat the summer rush and grab a Free Air Conditioning quote from the experts today. Heathcotes have 40 years’ experience servicing and installing Air Conditioners with all the top brands – Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic & more.
Submit your quote request here or give our Air Con team a call on 07 839 5443.
The Heathcotes team
Terms & Conditions apply.
Dear neighbours,
Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.
Caitlin chose a career path that works with her passion for building stock cars.
Find a job you actually like - this is your sign to embrace the fluro!
Click here for more info.
Kia ora neighbours, due to COVID-19 alert level restrictions at this time we're going online and would like you to join us.
We at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. We have a focus on enabling better access to local community health and wellbeing. … View moreKia ora neighbours, due to COVID-19 alert level restrictions at this time we're going online and would like you to join us.
We at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. We have a focus on enabling better access to local community health and wellbeing. Come along and share your knowledge and experience as we work together on this.
On the agenda:
• COVID-19 update
• Transport update
• Local wellbeing initiatives and more
North Waikato - Raahui Pookeka (Huntly) and Te Kauwhata
When: 10am-11am, Monday 1 November 2021
If interested please email: norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for a link to the meeting.
Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from the DHB and other local organisations/groups.
We look forward to meeting you online. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
Did you know that 1 in 5 New Zealanders plans to or has already invested in cryptocurrency? To get you started, Swyftx cryptocurrency exchange is offering $10 free Bitcoin to all new users who sign up and verify.
Join over 400,000 users and trade over 280+ cryptocurrencies with … View moreDid you know that 1 in 5 New Zealanders plans to or has already invested in cryptocurrency? To get you started, Swyftx cryptocurrency exchange is offering $10 free Bitcoin to all new users who sign up and verify.
Join over 400,000 users and trade over 280+ cryptocurrencies with New Zealand’s most trusted exchange. 4.9/5 Stars on Trustpilot from over 3,000 reviews.
Signup, verify and get $10 free BTC today..
You’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. Updating your will is your opportunity to make sure the people and things you love are looked after when you pass away. It’s easy to update your will with Public Trust and we’ll help you answer important questions like…. … View moreYou’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. Updating your will is your opportunity to make sure the people and things you love are looked after when you pass away. It’s easy to update your will with Public Trust and we’ll help you answer important questions like…. Read our latest blog about it at the link below.
The team at New Zealand Gardener has been hard at work creating their new Houseplant Special Edition - an essential compendium for anyone who's interested in growing their own houseplants.
You can also get ahead of the game with their 2022 Garden Diary. The pages are flooded with moon … View moreThe team at New Zealand Gardener has been hard at work creating their new Houseplant Special Edition - an essential compendium for anyone who's interested in growing their own houseplants.
You can also get ahead of the game with their 2022 Garden Diary. The pages are flooded with moon planting guides, a Māori lunar calendar, harvest recipes, garden DIYs, and garden fertiliser and pest deterrent recipes. A must for beginners and expert gardeners alike.
Enter the code 'SPECIAL' at checkout and save 25% off RRP
It's back! Nominations are now open for Resene's Colour Your Community 2021! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.
You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community … View moreIt's back! Nominations are now open for Resene's Colour Your Community 2021! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.
You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - whether that is the paint for a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or refresh of a local playground.
We’ll also be selecting five winning entries plus asking members to vote in the People’s Choice Award!
We all have special things we want to protect and share with the people we love when we pass away. It could be your record collection, perhaps some artwork, or even that classic car you’ve spent so long restoring. If it’s important to you, put it in your will.
An up-to-date will … View moreWe all have special things we want to protect and share with the people we love when we pass away. It could be your record collection, perhaps some artwork, or even that classic car you’ve spent so long restoring. If it’s important to you, put it in your will.
An up-to-date will is the best way to protect your legacy – and your prized possessions.
If you last made a will when disco was all the rage, it’s time for an update.
Take the survey and be in to WIN a share of $2,500 worth of prizes - including a luxury escape in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand’s food and wine country – where a sustainable weekend away tastes absolutely delicious!
Plus, each entry will also go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 gift vouchers … View moreTake the survey and be in to WIN a share of $2,500 worth of prizes - including a luxury escape in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand’s food and wine country – where a sustainable weekend away tastes absolutely delicious!
Plus, each entry will also go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 gift vouchers from the Restaurant Association of New Zealand.
Kia ora Waikato, Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2022 will be encouraging people to connect through kai. This could be sharing a cuppa, fresh produce, a recipe or hosting a picnic or BBQ.
We thought we would kick things off now by encouraging people to share a favourite recipe.
This could be a whānau … View moreKia ora Waikato, Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2022 will be encouraging people to connect through kai. This could be sharing a cuppa, fresh produce, a recipe or hosting a picnic or BBQ.
We thought we would kick things off now by encouraging people to share a favourite recipe.
This could be a whānau favourite, your aunty’s special chutney, a secret (or potentially not!) curry dish, or your most-loved cake.
We’ll then share your recipe throughout the land for people to try, share, and enjoy within their communities.
Either email your recipe to kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz or submit it here - www.neighboursday.org.nz...
© Neighbourly 2025
Loading…
