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Hey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want to hear what you have to say when it comes to health. Come along to your Community Health Forum on Thursday. It'll be a gathering of local people like yourself, keen to listen to updates from the Waikato DHB, share their thoughts and talk about what … View moreHey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want to hear what you have to say when it comes to health. Come along to your Community Health Forum on Thursday. It'll be a gathering of local people like yourself, keen to listen to updates from the Waikato DHB, share their thoughts and talk about what matters to them in healthcare in their community.
When: 10am – noon, Thursday 1 March
Where: Care House, 21 Willoughby St, Paeroa
Find out about a variety of health topics and ways that you can get involved.
RSVP for catering purposes to communityhealthforum@waikatodhb.health.nz
We look forward to meeting you.
He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
Right now at Guthrie Bowron Pukekohe you can get free curtain making on thousands of quality fabrics*. Plus 15% off a wide range of blinds. We’ll even come to you for a free in-home measure and quote!
Orders must be confirmed by 12th of March so hurry in and speak to one of our decorating … View moreRight now at Guthrie Bowron Pukekohe you can get free curtain making on thousands of quality fabrics*. Plus 15% off a wide range of blinds. We’ll even come to you for a free in-home measure and quote!
Orders must be confirmed by 12th of March so hurry in and speak to one of our decorating specialists today!
On Thursday, the council's Governing Body voted unanimously to ask central government to ban the private sale of fireworks altogether.
However, with public fireworks displays seemingly fizzling out - such a ban would further diminish Aucklanders' chances of enjoying the popular … View moreOn Thursday, the council's Governing Body voted unanimously to ask central government to ban the private sale of fireworks altogether.
However, with public fireworks displays seemingly fizzling out - such a ban would further diminish Aucklanders' chances of enjoying the popular past-time. What do you reckon Neighbours? Share your thoughts here - and remember to add NFP (Not for Publication) if you don't want your comments used in a story, thanks :)
With just one week to go until Children's Day, how will you celebrate? There's so much happening all around Aotearoa, so put tamariki first this Sunday 4 March and check out what's happening near you: childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...
Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!
Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot)… View moreNeighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!
Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
We'll donate every item you bring in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
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*60-80ml testpot.
We have received a number of calls over the past few weeks from people asking if the Pukekohe Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station is still open and accepting waste. To dispel any misinformation that may be circulating, the answer is YES, YES, YES!
Our hours are:
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - … View moreWe have received a number of calls over the past few weeks from people asking if the Pukekohe Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station is still open and accepting waste. To dispel any misinformation that may be circulating, the answer is YES, YES, YES!
Our hours are:
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Public Holidays: Closed
We accept both general waste and green waste by the bag, boot or trailer load. So, load on up and visit us at 10 Austen Place (off Crosbie Road), Pukekohe.
"If engineering was easy, they'd call it arts instead."
What are your thoughts?
Do arts students breeze through their degrees?
Is engineering more important?
Do you have a qualification in one of these subjects, or both? What do you have to say about it?
Read the full story … View more"If engineering was easy, they'd call it arts instead."
What are your thoughts?
Do arts students breeze through their degrees?
Is engineering more important?
Do you have a qualification in one of these subjects, or both? What do you have to say about it?
Read the full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Harrisville's Madeleine Walker is one step closer to her dream of becoming a professional performer.…
It's no secret that Franklin is abundant with horse lovers!
Who here has a Kaimanawa horse, or is thinking about getting one from this year's muster?
There's plenty of horses out there looking for homes - and Meret is one of Franklin's equestriennes who will soon be the proud … View moreIt's no secret that Franklin is abundant with horse lovers!
Who here has a Kaimanawa horse, or is thinking about getting one from this year's muster?
There's plenty of horses out there looking for homes - and Meret is one of Franklin's equestriennes who will soon be the proud owner of two Kaimanawa foals.
Check out why she thinks they make a great addition to the family.
Two foals roaming the unforgiving mountains in the Kaimanawa Ranges will soon depart on the bigges…
Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)
If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take … View moreRiding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)
If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching, provided (and heavily subsidised) by ACC. It's delivered by experts and it works, as Simon Gotlieb's story shows. Neighbourly members can book a FREE Ride Forever course before 31 March using promo code NEIGH18 over here.
Keen gardener Clint Green has a cautionary potting mix tale for gardeners everywhere, after surviving a horrific bout of legionnaires' disease.
Click here to read Clint's story.
Hey neighbours, as the new reporter at the Franklin County News I find myself settling more into the role after three months, and the friendly people of Franklin have definitely helped with that! Taking part in Franklin's Finest late last year was a real eye-opener for me showing off awesome … View moreHey neighbours, as the new reporter at the Franklin County News I find myself settling more into the role after three months, and the friendly people of Franklin have definitely helped with that! Taking part in Franklin's Finest late last year was a real eye-opener for me showing off awesome people behind the scenes who help make where we live a great district. No matter who I talk to, someone always has something nice to say about the people of Franklin. I feel like it's about time to shine a light on the cool things the people in our community do. So we're starting a segment on Neighbourly called Spotlight of the Week, to showcase the neat locals featured in our paper. Today's spotlight is on Anneke Liefting and Tane Welton who are now halfway through their 30,000km cycle journey from London to Auckland. They have met some friendly people in Turkey and woke up to a one in a million view in Rose Valley, Cappadocia. Anneke said they woke up at sunrise to see over 100 hot air balloons flying above them! Sounds breath-taking, I wish I had seen that too.
Check out this mum's dedication to creating a birthday cake for her her twin tots!
What do you reckon - cute or creepy?
What's the coolest or craziest thing you've done for your child's birthday?
We would love to see photos!
If we get a heap of fabulous photos and … View moreCheck out this mum's dedication to creating a birthday cake for her her twin tots!
What do you reckon - cute or creepy?
What's the coolest or craziest thing you've done for your child's birthday?
We would love to see photos!
If we get a heap of fabulous photos and comments, these might feature in Franklin County News. Please let us know if you'd rather not have them published by posting 'NP' on your post.
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