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Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.
We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.
We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no … View moreKnitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.
We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.
We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no small ask!
If you can knit, know someone who can or would like to find out how you can help, please click on the link below.
Come and choose from our racks of women’s, men’s and children’s clothing on our Fill A Basket Thursday. Fill your basket with clothes and/or glasses for $10 in our main store.
Dear neighbours,
How many of you remember gardening in school? Hopefully, more students and teachers will be inspired by the great work being done at this amazing school.
If you haven’t heard of Sheila Natusch, be prepared to be totally inspired. The life story of this naturalist, historian, illustrator, and writer is a beautiful, truly antipodean journey, made with love by her cousin and long-time Kiwi filmmaker, Hugh Macdonald.
No Ordinary Sheila was first … View moreIf you haven’t heard of Sheila Natusch, be prepared to be totally inspired. The life story of this naturalist, historian, illustrator, and writer is a beautiful, truly antipodean journey, made with love by her cousin and long-time Kiwi filmmaker, Hugh Macdonald.
No Ordinary Sheila was first released at the New Zealand International Film Festival 2017 and was one of the most popular films in the festival. It went on to the cinema release from October 2018 to enthusiastic reviews and large audiences. BPW Franklin presents this acclaimed Festival Film, showing at Cinema3, Pukekohe specially hired for the BPW Movie Event.
Come and create some DIY shrink plastic bird pins, and then you can wear them anywhere!
DIY Plastic Bird Pins Workshop
Saturday 13 August10:00 - 10:40am & 10:50 - 11:30am
For kids ages 5+, with adult supervision.
This workshop is FREE, however spaces are limited. To secure your spot, … View moreCome and create some DIY shrink plastic bird pins, and then you can wear them anywhere!
DIY Plastic Bird Pins Workshop
Saturday 13 August10:00 - 10:40am & 10:50 - 11:30am
For kids ages 5+, with adult supervision.
This workshop is FREE, however spaces are limited. To secure your spot, book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.nz... or walk in if spaces still available.
Learn to paint using watercolor like a master! Join this 3 hour watercolor workshop with Eric Braks this Saturday 13 August. Previous experience in painting not needed.
Few spaces left, book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.nz...
Looking for a warm winter jacket - the IHC Op Shop in Pukekohe has a great selection priced from $8.00. Pay us a visit.
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View moreMaking it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.
We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.
Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
If you haven’t heard of Sheila Natusch, be prepared to be totally inspired. The life story of this naturalist, historian, illustrator, and writer is a beautiful, truly antipodean journey, made with love by her cousin and long-time Kiwi filmmaker, Hugh Macdonald.
No Ordinary Sheila was first … View moreIf you haven’t heard of Sheila Natusch, be prepared to be totally inspired. The life story of this naturalist, historian, illustrator, and writer is a beautiful, truly antipodean journey, made with love by her cousin and long-time Kiwi filmmaker, Hugh Macdonald.
No Ordinary Sheila was first released at the New Zealand International Film Festival 2017 and was one of the most popular films in the festival. It went on to the cinema release from October 2018 to enthusiastic reviews and large audiences. BPW Franklin presents this acclaimed Festival Film, specially hired for the BPW Movie Event,
Garage Sale Tomorrow Saturday 8AM - 1PM
535 Ridge Road Pokeno ( motorway end )
Garden Equipment etc
Wood working tools
Engineering tools
House hold goods etc
Chainsaws - scrub cutter - weed eater - all in running order.
Set of Car ramps
We are down sizing so all must go
535 Ridge Road … View moreGarage Sale Tomorrow Saturday 8AM - 1PM
535 Ridge Road Pokeno ( motorway end )
Garden Equipment etc
Wood working tools
Engineering tools
House hold goods etc
Chainsaws - scrub cutter - weed eater - all in running order.
Set of Car ramps
We are down sizing so all must go
535 Ridge Road
Text 021 131 6600
Prices from $1
The countdown is on! Make sure you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 12 August to make voting in the local elections easy.
Visit vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56 to find out more.
Ladies' jumpers and tops buy one get one free; kids' clothes fill a bag $5, men's shirts buy one get one free. Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop, cnr Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe. Open 9am to noon every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Great quality, lots of stock.
I am after the contact email of ph number of every rural community group in the franklin and North QWaiksto districts. How and where do I find that? Phil
GARAGE SALE
Saturday 6th August 8am - Midday
535 Ridge Road Pokeno
Loads of garden equipment.
Hand Tools
Lawn mower / chainsaws etc
Wood Working tools
Engineering tools
… View moreGARAGE SALE
Saturday 6th August 8am - Midday
535 Ridge Road Pokeno
Loads of garden equipment.
Hand Tools
Lawn mower / chainsaws etc
Wood Working tools
Engineering tools
Plus household goods
Text Steve
021 131 6600
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