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Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports … View moreHi Waikato,
Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports you've been to in NZ? Email your thoughts to our travel reporter at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”
I am writing an article about the recent fuel price increase and would like an overall view from the public.
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.
If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View moreThanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.
If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.
Have fun and brush up on ways to maintain your mobility and independence through a FREE classroom based refresher workshop for senior road users.
The aim of the workshop is to:
• Help you maintain and improve your safe driving practices
• Give you information about other transport options … View moreHave fun and brush up on ways to maintain your mobility and independence through a FREE classroom based refresher workshop for senior road users.
The aim of the workshop is to:
• Help you maintain and improve your safe driving practices
• Give you information about other transport options available when driving is no longer possible
Morning tea and lunch included. You will also receive a $10 MTA voucher at the end of the day.
Numbers limited so bookings essential for catering and resource purposes. To register, contact the Age Concern office on 279 4331 ext 800 or email reception@accm.org.nz
Dates:
1. Thursday 21st June, 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at St Hilda Community Hall, 3 Wakelin Rd, Beachlands.
2. Monday 25th June 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at Manurewa Baptist Church, 9 Lupton Road, Manurewa
3. Tuesday 26th June 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at Howick Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent St, Howick
4. Wednesday 27th June 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at Harvest Christian Church, 3 Beach Road, Papakura
5. Friday 29th June 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at St Johns Community Centre, 120 Great South Road, Papatoetoe
National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:
“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”
#NVW2018
The finalists have been selected and now is the time to put pen to paper and vote.
Fifty local businesses, represented in five categories, have made the cut to be named finalists in the 2018 Pukekohe Business Association Best in Business Awards.
Not sure what to do after high school? Head to the Franklin Schools' Careers Expo on Thursday, June…
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.
Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View moreEver wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.
Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.
June 9 was a twin-tastic day in Waiuku as 50 sets of local twins converged on Kevan Lawrence Park fo…
Ardmore Marist overcame four-time defending champions Bombay 41-20 at Bombay to move within touchin…
The finalists have been selected and now is the time to put pen to paper and vote. Fifty local busi…
MIDDLEMORE FOUNDATION PYJAMA DRIVE
CAN WE DO IT? OF COURSE WE CAN! IF WE WORK TOGETHER.
We have seen many times before just how generous the people of Pukekohe are.
As we all know, the nights are getting cold and 213 Franklin children have been identified by their teachers as needing a pair … View moreMIDDLEMORE FOUNDATION PYJAMA DRIVE
CAN WE DO IT? OF COURSE WE CAN! IF WE WORK TOGETHER.
We have seen many times before just how generous the people of Pukekohe are.
As we all know, the nights are getting cold and 213 Franklin children have been identified by their teachers as needing a pair of nice warm pyjamas to keep them toasty on these chilly nights.
We are very grateful for the generous donations we have received so far. These pyjamas go direct to the children in our community who have been identified as needing them now.
Here are numbers and sizes of pyjamas we are short of.
Size
4: Boys x 4
5: Boys x 19, Girls x 4
6: Boys x 16
7: Boys x 13
8: Boys x 15, Girls x 18
9: Girls x 5
10: Boys x 37, Girls x 15
11: Boys x 15, Girls x 15
12: Girls x 20
14: Girls x 3
16: Boys x 4, Girls x 5
Total pairs needed: Boys 125, Girls 88
Pyjamas can be left at Franklin County News, Pukekohe Travel, Top Notch or Pukekohe Anglican Church or text Jan on 0274521 366 and we will arrange for them to be collected. Maybe you could collect some for us at your office or place of work or amongst your friends.
Thank you for supporting our local community as we try to keep our children warm and out of hospital.
This is a Middlemore Foundation project run with our Franklin Health Locality, Pukekohe Community Action and Pukekohe Anglican Church plus our wonderful community.
MANY MANY THANKS
WELL DONE FRANKLIN!
However we are still hoping for more pyjamas
to help keep our children warm and out of hospital on these cold nights.
This week 39 pairs of pyjamas have come in reducing the shortfall from
213 to 174.
When we meet our goal, 403 children will have been provided with
… View moreWELL DONE FRANKLIN!
However we are still hoping for more pyjamas
to help keep our children warm and out of hospital on these cold nights.
This week 39 pairs of pyjamas have come in reducing the shortfall from
213 to 174.
When we meet our goal, 403 children will have been provided with
a new warm pair of pyjamas, as their schools have requested.
Yes in total 190 pairs of pyjamas have been received so far.
We are almost half way.
Pyjamas to go direct to vulnerable children in our community can be left at Pukekohe Travel, Franklin County News, Top Notch or Pukekohe Anglican Church Office.
This project is running in conjunction with the Middlemore foundation.
CURRENT SHORTFALL
Pyjamas shortages
Size Boys Girls
5 13 5
6 15
7 12
8 13
9 15 4
10 33 15
11 15 12
12 16
14 2
16 4
TOTAL 107 67
Kia ora neighbours, please come along to our hui to help guide the new direction of mental health and addiction services in the Waikato region. We warmly invite you to share with us your experiences, views and ideas on helping those and their whānau who experience mental health and addiction … View moreKia ora neighbours, please come along to our hui to help guide the new direction of mental health and addiction services in the Waikato region. We warmly invite you to share with us your experiences, views and ideas on helping those and their whānau who experience mental health and addiction issues to get the right support when they want and need it.
Hui will be held in Huntly at the following venues:
Thursday 14 June - General public engagement
Riverside Room, Waikato District Council, 148 Main St, Huntly
Whakatau - 10am
Tuesday 19 June - Iwi Māori Hui
Miria te Kakara, Waahi Marae,
177 Harris St, Huntly
Whakatau - 10am
We want to hear from the Huntly and surrounding communities, including those who have experienced mental health and/or addiction issues and those who provide support such as whānau, friends and interested others.
We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
RSVP to Waahi Whaanui 07 828 9695 / 0800 843 878 Email:trust@whanui.org.nz
We want to help you and the communities with messages you want to hear.
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