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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3113 days ago

FREE Info Sessions for New Home Builders!

The Team from Jennian Homes

If you're looking to build a new home? We've got something for you. Maybe you're curious about the hidden costs of building and designing a new home? Maybe you'd like to get design and construction planning from the experts? Or perhaps you're exploring how to build an … View moreIf you're looking to build a new home? We've got something for you. Maybe you're curious about the hidden costs of building and designing a new home? Maybe you'd like to get design and construction planning from the experts? Or perhaps you're exploring how to build an environmentally-friendly home - and save money.

Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions are an opportunity to have all your questions answered and your dreams made achievable. They're free - and they're taking place near you. Click here to register and to reserve your complimentary seats.
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3113 days ago

Fulton Swim School wins Outstanding Swim School of the Year

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Fulton Swim School has won the Outstanding Swim School of the Year at the recent Swim Coaches and Teachers of New Zealand Awards.
It is the fourth time the swim school - based at Puni and Patumahoe primary schools - has won the award, this time in the category for more than 1000 swims. 
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Fulton Swim School has won the Outstanding Swim School of the Year at the recent Swim Coaches and Teachers of New Zealand Awards.
It is the fourth time the swim school - based at Puni and Patumahoe primary schools - has won the award, this time in the category for more than 1000 swims. 
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3114 days ago

Poll: Lucky Lotto - what would you do?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

One lucky Pukekohe local will be popping the champagne on Wednesday after winning $9 million on Lotto. The winning Powerball First Division ticket was sold at Countdown Pukekohe South. If you won the big one how would you spend it?
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Lucky Lotto - what would you do?
  • 33.3% Buy a mansion
    33.3% Complete
  • 55.6% Quit work and travel the world
    55.6% Complete
  • 11.1% Give it away to charity
    11.1% Complete
9 votes
3114 days ago

Its all about Respect!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Are you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. … View moreAre you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. #alwaysrespected #WEAAD2017

3114 days ago

Its all about Respect!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Are you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. … View moreAre you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. #alwaysrespected #WEAAD2017

3114 days ago

Buy Aftersocks & support rural communities

The Team from Aftersocks

Aftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief … View moreAftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief Fund.

Thanks for your support neighbours! Buy, Wear & Share!
Learn more

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3116 days ago

Have you received an email from the IRD? It could be a scam

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Inland Revenue is warning of several scams circulating this tax season. Inland Revenue revealed earlier this month that there is about $183 million of tax refunds sitting unclaimed – enough to fly first class from Auckland to London and back more than 11,000 times.

Since then the IRD has been … View more
Inland Revenue is warning of several scams circulating this tax season. Inland Revenue revealed earlier this month that there is about $183 million of tax refunds sitting unclaimed – enough to fly first class from Auckland to London and back more than 11,000 times.

Since then the IRD has been alerted to a scam email that asks users to enter their personal details to claim their tax refund. The email has the subject line, "IR3 individual income tax return 2016".

It's important to remember the IRD will not:
- Advise you that you are due a tax refund through email
- Send an email with a link to a webpage which asks you submit personal details
- Ask for credit card details or bank account numbers over the phone in order to process a monetary payment
- Ask you to pay a tax debt using gift cards or vouchers
- Sent you an email that does not include or ask for your IRD number

If you receive a suspicious email, SMS scam message or a fraudulent call please email phishing@ird.govt.nz or call them on 0800 227 774 (make sure you have your IRD number).

Log on to the Inland Revenue's website, register for myIR and use its calculator to work out whether you are owed money or have tax to pay.

3115 days ago

Great Wall of China Marathon challenge helps to change Franklin woman's life

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Rosie Walker's journey across the Great Wall of China included thick smog, stifling heat and a touch of Maori tikanga.  
Last month, Walker travelled to China to take part in the Great Wall of China Marathon as part of the Inspiration Crew.
The crew included 88 members from across New… View more
Rosie Walker's journey across the Great Wall of China included thick smog, stifling heat and a touch of Maori tikanga.  
Last month, Walker travelled to China to take part in the Great Wall of China Marathon as part of the Inspiration Crew.
The crew included 88 members from across New ...

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3121 days ago

Urgently required,

Lyn Neighbourly Lead from Ngatea

We have a young man 17yrs old from Germany coming to NZ July 20th. He urgently needs a loving family home. Has won awards for his art work, very sporty. His parents describe him as sociable, open minded, independent, uncomplicated reliable and honest. He has worked hard with various part time … View moreWe have a young man 17yrs old from Germany coming to NZ July 20th. He urgently needs a loving family home. Has won awards for his art work, very sporty. His parents describe him as sociable, open minded, independent, uncomplicated reliable and honest. He has worked hard with various part time jobs to be able come to NZ.
This student is in New Zealand for 10 months .

Hosting a exchange student fosters lifelong friendships and deeper understanding of other cultures. It’s like gaining a new family member, you get to learn about another language and culture as well as share the beauty and culture of New Zealand.

By offering to act as a host family in a volunteer capacity (No board money is paid) you will provide an exchange student with the opportunity to study and experience life here in New Zealand.
Host families provide a bed, meals, as well as friendship, understanding, and a desire to share their kiwi way of life. All students speak English, are covered by medical insurance and have spending money for their personal expenses. They attend the high school/ college closest to their host family's home.

We know this is a big ask, it’s not for everyone, our families who are hosting get rewarded in so many other ways. Our own NZ students also have voluntary host families when they do their exchange in any one of our 26 countries.

SEANZ families are diverse! Traditional two-parent families (with or without children), single parents or adults, and retired couples all make wonderful host families.
If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home environment, contact us today.
Start making a difference in a young person's life and yours! . If you have ever considered hosting or are interested in finding out more about hosting.
Please message me.

3115 days ago

Take a look at what we've found in the archives!

Reporter Franklin County News

Hey Neighbours,
Take a look at what Franklin County News looked like on June 14, 1978!

Those real estate prices are making us green with envy - a five bedroom Tuakau house, remodeled, complete with a double garage, 2000 sq ft and separate one bedroom flat for just $37,000!

Any guesses for … View more
Hey Neighbours,
Take a look at what Franklin County News looked like on June 14, 1978!

Those real estate prices are making us green with envy - a five bedroom Tuakau house, remodeled, complete with a double garage, 2000 sq ft and separate one bedroom flat for just $37,000!

Any guesses for how much a 62.7ha Tuakau dairy farm with two houses, a cowshed, workshop, and two haybarns was to purchase in 1978?

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