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Hey Neighbours,
Happy Friday!
Isn't it gorgeous weather in Franklin today?
Was anyone up for the sunrise? We would love for you to post your photos below.
How will you be spending your weekend?
Hello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! … View moreHello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! Find out more about Santa's visit now.
If you are not doing well at school, unhappy in your current job or sitting at home jobless, here’s a tip – the building industry is hiring. The booming housing sector and the ongoing Christchurch rebuild are fueling demand for builders and carpenters, with employers across New Zealand … View moreIf you are not doing well at school, unhappy in your current job or sitting at home jobless, here’s a tip – the building industry is hiring. The booming housing sector and the ongoing Christchurch rebuild are fueling demand for builders and carpenters, with employers across New Zealand desperate for fresh talent.
Be among those who are taking the carpentry pathway to turn their life around. In fact, it is a measure of the government’s seriousness to dealing with the shortage of builders and carpenters that the carpentry course is FREE for those 16 years and older.
The programme will equip you with the right set of skills sought by the building and construction industry. You will learn about hand tools, power tools, fencing, decking, and health and safety. Training includes a period of valuable work experience and many of these placements become offers of work. Upon completion of the course, students achieve an NZQA accredited National Certificate in Building Construction and Allied Trade Skills — Level 2 and NCEA Level 1 and 2.
Skills Update Papakura branch has other courses like:
Welding, Security Level 2 and 3, Fitness and Exercise, Recreation and Sport, Barista and Hospitality, Warehouse Distribution and Fork Lift Operations and Forces Pre Entry. These courses are all aimed at NCEA Level 2, giving people the practical skills and the opportunity for a life-long career.
Skills Update, 15/17 Walters Road, Papakura. Phone 0800 00 0055 or visit our website.
A car has gone off road and into the Waikato River near Port Waikato, injuring its three occupants o…
Deadline for nominations for Franklin's Finest People of the Year Awards is on Monday - so come on Franklin - get nominating. And everyone who puts someone forward goes into the draw to win a $500 voucher from Mitre 10 Mega Pukekohe. Flick me an email at julie.kaio@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
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Hey Neighbours,
Happy Monday!
Who went to Blast to the Past in Waiuku on Saturday?
What did you think?
We would love to see your photos of the event - share them below!
Hey Franklin kids, get busy colouring in and be in to win some great prizes, and remember the Pukekohe Christmas Parade is on December 3
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Entries are now open for the 2018 Auckland Bike Challenge. Register today at www.lovetoride.net...
Can you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by … View moreCan you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by sharing a little advice. Simply share your top Christmas Survival Tip (or Tips!) with your neighbours and you could win a $100 SuperValue gift voucher. There’s 10 prizes up for grabs!
Pacific Advance Secondary School is the first Pasifika Secondary School in Aotearoa and we are very excited to be enrolling year 9 and 10 students in 2018. We invite you to our Open Information Evening on Tuesday the 21st of November 2017 and dinner is provided.
If you are looking for a new … View morePacific Advance Secondary School is the first Pasifika Secondary School in Aotearoa and we are very excited to be enrolling year 9 and 10 students in 2018. We invite you to our Open Information Evening on Tuesday the 21st of November 2017 and dinner is provided.
If you are looking for a new school for your child (Year 9 -13) then come along to our Information Evening to find out more about this unique Pasifika Secondary School. We aim to provide blended learning, support and motivation that is community-based and involves one-on-one coaching.
Register now by emailing office@pass.school.nz or call our Admin Team on 0800 80 72 77. We look forward to seeing you there!
Hi if anyone is looking for vocal lessons I have a studio in Mangatangi where I teach students and can record their songs. Call me for more info :) 0272406124
Red Cross invites you to fun night out at the movies. Get into the spirit of the upcoming season, with a night out with family and friends to see, "The Man Who Invented Christmas."
The story of journey that led to Charles Dickens' creation of "A Christmas Carol," a … View moreRed Cross invites you to fun night out at the movies. Get into the spirit of the upcoming season, with a night out with family and friends to see, "The Man Who Invented Christmas."
The story of journey that led to Charles Dickens' creation of "A Christmas Carol," a timeless tale that would redefine the holiday. It tells of the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol.
New Zealand Red Cross works in communities across Aotearoa and around the world to help improve the lives of vulnerable people. Whether it’s responding to disasters like the Kaikoura earthquakes and the Edgecumbe flooding, teaching life-saving skills to children, delivering a hot meal, supporting former refugees or providing a lift to hospital, our volunteers and members are doing good things in neighbourhoods around the country and overseas.
In Auckland:
- Average of 10,000 meals per month delivered throughout the region.
- Save a Mate Free First Aid Training for College around the drug and alcohol emergencies.
- Daily Free First Aid training to Auckland Primary Schools.
- Psychological First Aid Training.
- Pathway to Settlement and Employment Refugee programmes and now Driver’s Ed Mentoring programme for Former Refugee.
Contact: Robyn.Brady@redcross.org.nz or 09 260 4070.
Thank you and see you on the night!
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