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Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. Although about 30,000 people in the profession are involved in the strike, not everyone agrees with it.
So, what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think teachers deserve better pay? Or should they have stayed around the negotiating table for longer? Are you a teacher or parent with views on the topic? Let us know in the replies!
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The community can now make a submission regarding Waikato District Council’s Proposed Plan.
Key changes between the current Operative Plan and the Proposed Plan include:
• The adding of around 60 heritage sites and buildings, along with 16 notable trees to their respective lists. The … View moreThe community can now make a submission regarding Waikato District Council’s Proposed Plan.
Key changes between the current Operative Plan and the Proposed Plan include:
• The adding of around 60 heritage sites and buildings, along with 16 notable trees to their respective lists. The rules have been amended to provide for ongoing maintenance and care or repair.
• A consistent residential zone and redeveloped village zone, along with three business zones. Additional residential zone areas have also been created in Tuakau, Pokeno, Te Kowhai, Taupiri, Ngaruawahia and Horotiu to allow for growth, along with an additional industrial zoned area in Huntly.
• Under the Taangata Whenua chapter, flexible provisions have been created that give more options for those with Maaori Freehold Land.
Community drop-in sessions will be held in August and September throughout the district - find out more here.
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Spark Jump helps families get home broadband so students can learn online at home. It's for those with a child under 18 at home, with no current broadband connection. There's no contract or credit check required.
Please help support Adult Literacy Franklin by voting when you shop at The Warehouse Pukekohe as part of the Customer Choice 'Bags for Good' programme.
Purchase a bag (soon to be biodegradable) and you can add a token to our organisation.
Be part of an award-winning organisation making a real difference in the community. Support workers are needed to assist clients in their own homes with housework, shopping, meal preparation and showering.
Guaranteed part-time hours and casual positions available. Full drivers licence and … View moreBe part of an award-winning organisation making a real difference in the community. Support workers are needed to assist clients in their own homes with housework, shopping, meal preparation and showering.
Guaranteed part-time hours and casual positions available. Full drivers licence and reliable vehicle, good communication skills with clear spoken English and New Zealand residency or valid work permit essential. Starting rate from $19.80 per hour.
APPLY TODAY
Email midlands.recruitment@visionwest.org.nz or phone the recruitment line on 07 846 1890.
Pukekohe turned it on on Saturday night for the inaugural Franklin Fight Night charity boxing event,…
The numbers of Aucklanders paying their respects to fallen soldiers in the Vietnam War are on the ri…
Franklin Family Support Services (FFSS) will hold its first meth awareness workshop on August 22, at…
Almost 30,000 teachers and principals are striking for the first time in 24 years today.
What's your position? Do you support the strike or do you think teachers get paid enough?
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Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View moreHave you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.
The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.
Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.
So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Baby On The Move Pukekohe's owners were stoked with their win at the recent Pukekohe Business Associ…
Tūākau Primary School student Abbigal McKay had no idea she would receive a national award at a rece…
Hi all, Mitre 10 have followed the example set by Bunnnings and will be phasing out all pesticides containing bee-killing neonicotinoids from its 82 nationwide stores from November.
Other retailers have said they have no plans to pull the pesticides from their shelves.
Now, do you think New … View moreHi all, Mitre 10 have followed the example set by Bunnnings and will be phasing out all pesticides containing bee-killing neonicotinoids from its 82 nationwide stores from November.
Other retailers have said they have no plans to pull the pesticides from their shelves.
Now, do you think New Zealand should put a blanket ban on pesticides containing these chemicals?
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on cat-proofing raised beds, pruning roses, sowing seeds for flower power in your garden this summer, planting strawberries and growing peas. Check out our lists of 10 crops you can sow undercover now to get a head-start on spring and 10 … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on cat-proofing raised beds, pruning roses, sowing seeds for flower power in your garden this summer, planting strawberries and growing peas. Check out our lists of 10 crops you can sow undercover now to get a head-start on spring and 10 plants you can grow to feed the birds, plus join our campaign to create bird-friendly suburbs across New Zealand and get some free native plant seed from NZ Seeds! We also have a fabulous prize pack from Grosafe, copies of the latest issue of NZ Gardener and double passes to the 2018 New Zealand Flower & Garden Show.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Best of all, it's free! Click on the link to subscribe.
Our new AA Motoring Auto Centre is now open at 119 Manuaku Road and we're ready to service your vehicle! To find out what level of service your car needs next, visit our website.
If it's car stuff, we can do it:
- All makes and models including European
- Fixed-price vehicle … View moreOur new AA Motoring Auto Centre is now open at 119 Manuaku Road and we're ready to service your vehicle! To find out what level of service your car needs next, visit our website.
If it's car stuff, we can do it:
- All makes and models including European
- Fixed-price vehicle servicing from $159
- Mechanical repairs
- Vehicle inspections
- Suspension, clutches, cambelts
- Battery charge, loan or replacement
- Diagnostic engine & component scans
- Brake inspections and repairs
- We can reset service lights
Give us a call on 09 238 6566 and check out our website for more information.
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