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It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

3026 days ago

Poll: Election fever - what is most important to you?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Election fever is strong within Franklin and it's just days away until voting begins.

For today's paper we talked to members of the public to see what issues were most important to them ahead of the elections. We also profiled candidates from the Hunua electorate, which we hope you … View more
Election fever is strong within Franklin and it's just days away until voting begins.

For today's paper we talked to members of the public to see what issues were most important to them ahead of the elections. We also profiled candidates from the Hunua electorate, which we hope you found helpful. What did you think of our coverage?

What is most important to to you out of the below options?

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Election fever - what is most important to you?
  • 13.3% Education
    13.3% Complete
  • 13.3% Tax
    13.3% Complete
  • 20% Environment
    20% Complete
  • 26.7% Health
    26.7% Complete
  • 6.7% Infrastructure
    6.7% Complete
  • 13.3% Transport
    13.3% Complete
  • 6.7% Other
    6.7% Complete
15 votes
3026 days ago

Upcycle Challenge

Danielle Tucker from

We're challenging animal lovers to get creative!

Simply transform a piece of clothing, furniture or homeware that you have purchased from a SPCA Auckland Op Shop, enter the Upcycle Challenge online and you could win one of four paw-some prizes.

Head online to find out more: bit.ly...

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3028 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
Find out more

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3028 days ago

Try the free Smart Travel carpool app

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Save time and money; share the ride with like-minded locals travelling to similar destinations. Try the free app today: ow.ly...

3028 days ago

Mum of three drops 45kgs!!!

Natalie Polley Reporter from Franklin County News

This Pokeno mum, that we interviewed last week, has shown incredible dedication and lost a whopping 45kgs!!! Make sure you check out our story on Stuff.co.nz here:
www.stuff.co.nz...
What are your tips for sticking to a healthy lifestyle?

3028 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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3029 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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3029 days ago

Give a little

Frances from Thames

Tiger Animal Welfare Trust is now on give a little. Help us help animals

3029 days ago

$5 Fill A Bag - Clothing Sale

Lucy Prior from Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Celebrate Spring with our $5 Clothing Fill A Bag
New stock daily @ The Vintage Store - 3/154 Kolmar Road Papatoetoe
Sale on all week - ends Saturday 9th September
Hours: 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm Saturday

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3029 days ago

Printmaking reigns supreme at Franklin Arts Festival

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

It was a visual feast for art-lovers, as the Franklin Arts Festival's awards evening took to the Pukekohe Town Hall on Friday night.
The event is a highlight for Franklin's artists every year, as it showcases the work not only of Franklin artists but artists from throughout New … View more
It was a visual feast for art-lovers, as the Franklin Arts Festival's awards evening took to the Pukekohe Town Hall on Friday night.
The event is a highlight for Franklin's artists every year, as it showcases the work not only of Franklin artists but artists from throughout New Zealand.
Now in...

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3029 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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3029 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
3031 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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