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With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!
You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices.… View moreWith spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!
You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices. You could grow a few veggies, fruit trees or even some windowsill herbs – all are a small step to living more sustainably, while saving a little money! Check out 7 ways to garden greener with The Warehouse.
These amazing community gardeners are finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about their great work (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!
Drawing in the Sand
Saturday 12 November, 10.30am – 12pm (drop in)
Please join exhibiting artists, Melanie Arnold, Belinda Griffiths and Diane Scott to try your hand at making art with sand. Experiment with tools and mark making inspired by the artists’ works in the gallery and create your … View moreDrawing in the Sand
Saturday 12 November, 10.30am – 12pm (drop in)
Please join exhibiting artists, Melanie Arnold, Belinda Griffiths and Diane Scott to try your hand at making art with sand. Experiment with tools and mark making inspired by the artists’ works in the gallery and create your own unique sand image to take home.
All ages (parental supervision essential for young children)
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.
While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View moreFoodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.
While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.
New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."
What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.
If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.
The Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop is closed this Saturday, October 29, for a memorial service but will be open as usual on Friday, 9am to noon. New-season summer stock specials T-shirts $1, ladies' tops and men's shirts $2. Cash only please, we have no Eftpos. The Op Shop is in the hall … View moreThe Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop is closed this Saturday, October 29, for a memorial service but will be open as usual on Friday, 9am to noon. New-season summer stock specials T-shirts $1, ladies' tops and men's shirts $2. Cash only please, we have no Eftpos. The Op Shop is in the hall behind St Andrew's Anglican Church on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe. Usual opening hours are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to noon.
Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!
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⚡️⚡️Here goes our awesome Kenworth T909 out on a job last week🤙 - moving a 320 CAT Digger from Pokeno to Pukekohe🔥😎
Are you hopelessly devoted to the world's most loved musical GREASE?
Get your gang together and book your tickets today for a night of fun, frivolity and nostalgia. Strictly limited season so don’t delay and book today.
Go Greased Lightnin'
We have vacancies for volunteers to assist with sorting donations on weekday afternoons, assist behind the counter on Fridays (either morning or afternoon) or on Saturdays (4 hour shifts).
If interested please either message us, call into the shop and ask for Brigit Bowron or Kathleen Felix or … View moreWe have vacancies for volunteers to assist with sorting donations on weekday afternoons, assist behind the counter on Fridays (either morning or afternoon) or on Saturdays (4 hour shifts).
If interested please either message us, call into the shop and ask for Brigit Bowron or Kathleen Felix or telephone Brigit on 021 244 2941.
She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!
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Hi Neighbourly,
Can someone in community refer me to a good arborist or hedge trimmer person please ?
I am based out in Pukekohe
Cheers
BPW Franklin offers an Education Bursary to a woman with connections to Franklin who is a New Zealand resident, pursuing a tertiary education at a recognised NZ Institution in 2023 or re training following an absence from employment.
Selected applicants will be asked to present themselves for a … View moreBPW Franklin offers an Education Bursary to a woman with connections to Franklin who is a New Zealand resident, pursuing a tertiary education at a recognised NZ Institution in 2023 or re training following an absence from employment.
Selected applicants will be asked to present themselves for a face-to-face interview in November. The award will be made on 22nd February 2023
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4 November 2022
THE APPLICATION FORM, CONDITIONS & CRITERIA ARE AVAILABLE FROM
Coordinator, Mary coordinator@bpwfranklin.org.nz
Mobile/Text : 021 054 8324
Facebook: Business & Professional Women BPW Franklin
Website: bpwfranklin.org.nz
Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.
Stay on … View moreYates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.
Stay on top of the seasonal tasks with us; whether you’re into vegies, herbs, fruit trees or houseplants, we’ll help you navigate your way to a gorgeous and luxuriant garden. Click through to get our timely advice on feeding, watering, weeding and how to nip your garden problems in the bud!
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