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Don’t wait until summer to get painting. Simply add Resene Wintergrade Additive to selected waterborne Resene paints to waterborne Resene paints to winterise them to help you keep decorating through winter.
Winterised paints can dry down to a super cool 3’C!
Available from … View moreDon’t wait until summer to get painting. Simply add Resene Wintergrade Additive to selected waterborne Resene paints to waterborne Resene paints to winterise them to help you keep decorating through winter.
Winterised paints can dry down to a super cool 3’C!
Available from Resene ColorShops.
Warm, fragrant hot cross buns are always a firm favourite in Ryman villages over the Easter holidays. It’s also the perfect time to spend with family – and what better way to create a festive atmosphere than by baking some delicious hot cross buns with your grandkids?
Nothing beats … View moreWarm, fragrant hot cross buns are always a firm favourite in Ryman villages over the Easter holidays. It’s also the perfect time to spend with family – and what better way to create a festive atmosphere than by baking some delicious hot cross buns with your grandkids?
Nothing beats home-made, and this recipe, shared by Ryman chef Matt Orr, will make a perfect Easter treat. As they bake, your home will be filled with the sweet aromas of Easter, and you’ll have a wonderful snack to enjoy together. So, let’s get baking!
Click read more for the full recipe.
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back and we’re searching for the standout local businesses that have made a real impact over the past year!
It’s time to celebrate the incredible businesses that help make our communities such special places to live. Nominations are now open – … View moreThe Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back and we’re searching for the standout local businesses that have made a real impact over the past year!
It’s time to celebrate the incredible businesses that help make our communities such special places to live. Nominations are now open – click the link below to nominate your Local Business Hero and help them get the recognition they deserve.
If you haven't nominated your favourite local business yet, make sure you do it today.
Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?
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FURNITURE CLEARANCE CENTRE 33 NELSON ST PUKEKOHE**
Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at
… View moreLooking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at
Mags4Gifts.co.nz.
This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!
Don't miss out – shop now and make her day unforgettable!
From the team at Mags4Gifts
Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things lime! Send your family's favourite way to use up this citrus, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by April 17, 2025. If we use it in the mag, you will receive… View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things lime! Send your family's favourite way to use up this citrus, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by April 17, 2025. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the June issue.
EASTER EVENTS AT PUKEKOHE ANGLICAN CHURCH
Our Easter Garden is now open. Booklets are available in the garden to help with your reflections as you walk around. It will close at the end of the week after Easter.
13 April: Palm Sunday. Services at St Andrew’s Pukekohe at 8am and 9.30am, and at St… View moreEASTER EVENTS AT PUKEKOHE ANGLICAN CHURCH
Our Easter Garden is now open. Booklets are available in the garden to help with your reflections as you walk around. It will close at the end of the week after Easter.
13 April: Palm Sunday. Services at St Andrew’s Pukekohe at 8am and 9.30am, and at St Paul's Buckland at 11.30am.
17 April: Maundy Thursday, 6pm. Foot/hand washing and Communion.
18 April: Good Friday – Contemplative Service 11am, followed by
hot cross buns.
20 April: EASTER DAY. Please note: ONLY ONE SERVICE 9am.
Members of the Franklin Community Choir will join us.
Come in and see us tomorrow for our 50% off clothing sale!
Everyday clothing items as low as $2 each
Boutique clothing items as low as $3 each
*children's clothing not included in sale*
We are open Saturday 9:30am - 2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am - 2:30pm.
33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
… View moreCome in and see us tomorrow for our 50% off clothing sale!
Everyday clothing items as low as $2 each
Boutique clothing items as low as $3 each
*children's clothing not included in sale*
We are open Saturday 9:30am - 2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am - 2:30pm.
33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
**Due to the quantity of donations we have received recently we are unable to accept donations this weekend.**
It hasn't been that long since our last list of recalled products but they keep coming! There's been some popular products recalled recently and we want to make sure you're not using these.
Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.
Food recalls:
… View moreIt hasn't been that long since our last list of recalled products but they keep coming! There's been some popular products recalled recently and we want to make sure you're not using these.
Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.
Food recalls:
Pams afghan oat baked bars
Daily Bread / Dough Boys hot cross buns
Gilmours beef stock and bouillon
Daily Foods Co hot and sour seasoning & spicy perilla leaf seasoning
Lianhua Supermarket ready to eat chicken and pork pieces
Dr Bugs fruit candy popcorn
Product recalls:
Serene S2068 bathroom heaters
Kmart/Anko Double Walled Coffee Cups with Lids
Panda Mart baby walker
Panda Mart fairy cake toy
Panda Mart ice cream car
Panda Mart toy cars
Panda Mart various table lamps
Makita grease guns and flexible hoses
Panda Mart gardening tool
Polaris Ranger kinetic
Panda Mart mini night light
Conversion lead
Turbo Como e-bike
The Warehouse / Young Original sleepsuits
The participants in our programme have been busy turning the donated records into these beautiful Poppies.
They are now available for purchase instore - 1 for $20 or 2 for $30.
For every Poppy purchased $1 will be donated to the Franklin RSA.
The still life programme with Artist Margaret Feeney
Observational drawing, painting and making
Wednesday nights, 30 April - 25 June
6pm -8pm
$270 for the term, All materials supplied
Weta room Franklin Arts Centre
To book your place and enquire further about the course, please email:
… View moreThe still life programme with Artist Margaret Feeney
Observational drawing, painting and making
Wednesday nights, 30 April - 25 June
6pm -8pm
$270 for the term, All materials supplied
Weta room Franklin Arts Centre
To book your place and enquire further about the course, please email:
margaretfeeneyart@protonmail.com
'I am Margaret Feeney, artist and art tutor. Join me on this fun and inventive programme to learn how to draw. You don’t need to know anything about drawing or art! Both absolute beginners and practicing artists are welcome.'
This programme is skills-based: we begin with mark-making and look at basic drawing techniques such as cross-contour, planar structure, reductive drawing, linear volume, and so on. We will consider the elements and their organising principles. Formal instruction is interspersed with play: conceptual drawing, 3D drawing, drawing with light and with the silhouette, and the painting sketch.
Drawing isn’t about rules or a pretty picture. It is about adventure, courage, and discipline. We are drawing information from the material world to inform our thoughts and feelings. And to see that world more clearly.
Join me on this adventure- we’ll be covered in charcoal on one week, in clay the next. And our minds and skills will grow!
Autumn’s here and the cold weather is fast approaching. So, grab a flu jab and help protect yourself against flu before winter arrives.
The flu vaccine is free if you’re 65 or over. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including … View moreAutumn’s here and the cold weather is fast approaching. So, grab a flu jab and help protect yourself against flu before winter arrives.
The flu vaccine is free if you’re 65 or over. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.
To book your flu vaccine contact your doctor, pharmacy or healthcare provider, or visit BookMyVaccine.nz
A Unicorn by Any Other Name
By Abigail Judson
19 April - 13 May
Community Gallery Franklin Arts Centre
Opening event: Saturday 19 April 2025
10am onwards
An exploration and celebration of two unicorn behemoths whose love for life and relationship inspired a late diagnosed (and overdue) … View moreA Unicorn by Any Other Name
By Abigail Judson
19 April - 13 May
Community Gallery Franklin Arts Centre
Opening event: Saturday 19 April 2025
10am onwards
An exploration and celebration of two unicorn behemoths whose love for life and relationship inspired a late diagnosed (and overdue) neurodivergent artist to begin her own journey of acceptance and healing. Each piece is a love letter to Tama and Ollie, exploring each of their unique personalities and relationships with the land.
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 18-night Panama Canal cruise and save up to $4,000 per couple! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic waterway, paired with unforgettable hotel stays in the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles. Plus, enjoy a complimentary upgrade from an … View moreEmbark on a once-in-a-lifetime 18-night Panama Canal cruise and save up to $4,000 per couple! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic waterway, paired with unforgettable hotel stays in the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles. Plus, enjoy a complimentary upgrade from an Interior to an Oceanview cabin.
Don't miss out - book your dream getaway today and experience the Panama Canal in unforgettable style.
*T&Cs apply, please see the Imagine Holidays website for full T&Cs.
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