Miranda, Kaiaua

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Rejuvenate or refresh the colour of concrete inside or out with Resene ConcreteWash, a wash of sheer colour that can help to warm up the look of concrete without the need to replace it.

2725 days ago

Poll: Fuel tax hits Franklin

Reporter Franklin County News

Hi all, the Auckland fuel has come to Franklin, with those north of Pukekohe paying more at the pump. However, those lucky few south of Taukau and Pokeno are missing out.

How do you guys feel about the tax?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Fuel tax hits Franklin
  • 55.6% It sucks!
    55.6% Complete
  • 22.2% It doesn't affect me.
    22.2% Complete
  • 22.2% I'll be going out of my way to avoid it.
    22.2% Complete
27 votes
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2725 days ago

Annual Bird Survey closes this Sunday

Tony Neighbourly Lead from Thames

Go on line to download the tally sheet, sit in a comfy chair for an hour, record the number of species heard or seen, go on line to record your tally by Sunday evening. www.gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz... where you can view the records from the previous surveys & other great … View moreGo on line to download the tally sheet, sit in a comfy chair for an hour, record the number of species heard or seen, go on line to record your tally by Sunday evening. www.gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz... where you can view the records from the previous surveys & other great reference/resources.

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2725 days ago

Help Rylee B Make a Difference

Chris from Mangatawhiri - Maramarua

Rylee is doing a school fun run and is looking for sponsors ..

funrun2018.everydayhero.com...

2727 days ago

Sea level rise already hitting housing markets

Denis from Thames

In the US properties at risk from sea level rise are already selling at a substantial discount. Insurance companies are already refusing cover in some at-risk places. It's only a matter of time before we see this happening to New Zealand coastal property. Time to wise up folks … View moreIn the US properties at risk from sea level rise are already selling at a substantial discount. Insurance companies are already refusing cover in some at-risk places. It's only a matter of time before we see this happening to New Zealand coastal property. Time to wise up folks www.youtube.com...

2744 days ago

Poll: To clamp or not to clamp

Reporter Franklin County News

A grieving mother had her car clamped minutes after giving a statement about her dead son at Henderson Police Station.

Her friend called the clamping company to ask for sympathy but they wouldn't have a bar of it.

What do you think? Should she be let off?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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To clamp or not to clamp
  • 88.6% She should get a break.
    88.6% Complete
  • 11.4% Rules are rules.
    11.4% Complete
35 votes
2728 days ago

Waikato DHB Nurses Strike

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients … View more
Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients in hospital and attending our clinics over the time leading up to and during the proposed industrial action we will be:

- Rescheduling appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics.
- Giving priority to emergency, critical care and maternity.
- Still providing some essential outpatient clinics such as cancer and dialysis treatments.
- Contacting all patients whose operations or clinic appointments are affected by the strike.

Please save the hospital emergency department for emergencies only.

If it’s not an emergency contact your GP, or go to an urgent care centre or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

For further information around the strike please visit our website - www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike

Or if you have a query call toll-free 0800 276 216.
Find out more

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2729 days ago

Furry Fridays - so cute!

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Dogs are happiness on four legs. Their lives are about finding joy and having fun, and if the current moment isn't exactly fun - bathtime, maybe - then it's tolerable because after it's over, there's bound to be fun later.
A dog's happiness makes us happy. And that makes … View more
Dogs are happiness on four legs. Their lives are about finding joy and having fun, and if the current moment isn't exactly fun - bathtime, maybe - then it's tolerable because after it's over, there's bound to be fun later.
A dog's happiness makes us happy. And that makes them happy, and the whole glorious cycle starts again. What makes your four-legged friend happy? Share with your neighbours here :) And happy Furry Friday!

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2733 days ago

Free Curtain Making, Up to 30%Off Wallpaper, 15%Off Luxaflex Blinds

Team from

At Colourplus, warm up this winter with free curtain making on a wide range of fabrics, and15% off selected Luxaflex blinds. There is also up to 30% off selected wallpapers in a range of trending patterns. Visit Colourplus Thames - 448 Pollen Street for expert decorating advice from our experienced… View moreAt Colourplus, warm up this winter with free curtain making on a wide range of fabrics, and15% off selected Luxaflex blinds. There is also up to 30% off selected wallpapers in a range of trending patterns. Visit Colourplus Thames - 448 Pollen Street for expert decorating advice from our experienced team. Conditions apply, see in store or attached image for details. We’ve got your style!

2730 days ago

Are you excited for the ski season to start?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us … View more
Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us know in the replies! Photo credit: Tom Lee/ Stuff

2730 days ago

Have you spotted an orca swimming about in NZ waters?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you seen 'Pickle' the orca swimming about the Hauraki Gulf recently? The "incredibly bold" orca who lost half her dorsal fin in a mystery accident has treated whale watchers to a rare sighting.

Were you there? What do you think about the orca sightings… View more
Hi neighbours,

Have you seen 'Pickle' the orca swimming about the Hauraki Gulf recently? The "incredibly bold" orca who lost half her dorsal fin in a mystery accident has treated whale watchers to a rare sighting.

Were you there? What do you think about the orca sightings in your community? Let us know in the replies!

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