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Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

3171 days ago

Mega Global Sale coming soon!

Flight Centre

Neighbours, listen up! If you’ve got travel on your mind, your time has come! Our Mega Global Sale is on for 3 DAYS ONLY! EXCLUSIVE deals on airfares, accommodation, cruises, tours to destinations including Australia, South Pacific, UK, Europe, USA, Asia and more!

Don’t miss out! It’s … View more
Neighbours, listen up! If you’ve got travel on your mind, your time has come! Our Mega Global Sale is on for 3 DAYS ONLY! EXCLUSIVE deals on airfares, accommodation, cruises, tours to destinations including Australia, South Pacific, UK, Europe, USA, Asia and more!

Don’t miss out! It’s Friday 28th-Sunday 30th April, in store at your local Flight Centre. This is THE perfect time to book your next holiday!
Find your local Flight Centre!

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3173 days ago

It's not too late to register your Clean Up event and win!

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse and Neighbourly's 2017 Great Community Clean Up kicks off on Thursday 27 April. If you haven't already registered your Clean Up event it's not too late - and you could still win great prizes! Get a group of friends, family or neighbours together (or even just enjoy a … View moreThe Warehouse and Neighbourly's 2017 Great Community Clean Up kicks off on Thursday 27 April. If you haven't already registered your Clean Up event it's not too late - and you could still win great prizes! Get a group of friends, family or neighbours together (or even just enjoy a Clean Up on your own!) to make some awesome changes in your neighbourhood. Book your event between 27 April and 3 May and be in to win. Remember - the smallest acts can make the biggest difference. Consider a Clean Up at your local park, stream, carpark, beach - or even your street! Register your event now and be in to WIN! Register and win

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3174 days ago

Anzac Day Services

Reporter Franklin County News

Pukekohe: Fall in at Corner of Roulston Street and Massey Ave at 5.50am. Dawn Parade fom 6.00am at Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall. Civil Service 11.00am.

Bombay: Service from 8.45am at Bombay Hall

Buckland: Service 9.45am at Buckland Cenotaph

Pokeno: Service from 9.00am at Pokeno Cenotaph… View more
Pukekohe: Fall in at Corner of Roulston Street and Massey Ave at 5.50am. Dawn Parade fom 6.00am at Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall. Civil Service 11.00am.

Bombay: Service from 8.45am at Bombay Hall

Buckland: Service 9.45am at Buckland Cenotaph

Pokeno: Service from 9.00am at Pokeno Cenotaph

Maramarua: Service from 8.45am at Cenotaph, Red Fox Tavern

Patumahoe/Waiau Pa: Service from 10.30am at Waiau Pa Hall

Tuakau: Service and Parade from 10.45am outside Cosmopolitan Hall. Civic Service 11am at Tuakau War Memorial Hall.

Ryman Hall: Anzac Service 2.30pm at Ryman's Estate Village in Pukekohe.

Port Waikato: Service 9am at Port Waikato Fire Station.

Waiuku: Civic Parade assembly: 10.15am War Memorial Hall, Waiuku, Parade starts 10.30am, Wreath laying ceremony: 10.55am Cenotaph, Waiuku. Service: 11.15am War Memorial Hall, Waiuku

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3174 days ago

Accommodation wanted in Hamilton

Phil from Bombay

I am starting new job in a senior role at Waikato Regional Council in Hamilton East and need furnished accommodation for two for at least 3 months. Can anybody help with that? Thanks in advance for any assistance, Kay & Phil.

3174 days ago

A solider, his rifle, his recovery, his commemoration and his story

Ruwade Bryant Reporter from Franklin County News

Pukekohe's Doug McNally is a soldier with a story. On the eve of Anzac Day, he recalls his tour of duty in Vietnam.

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3174 days ago

Have your power prices gone up?

Electric Kiwi

Households are being told to shop around for better power deals as some power companies lifted their prices in April. On the flip side, smaller companies like Electric Kiwi won't be raising power prices this year and are challenging the big power companies to do the same.

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Households are being told to shop around for better power deals as some power companies lifted their prices in April. On the flip side, smaller companies like Electric Kiwi won't be raising power prices this year and are challenging the big power companies to do the same.

Find out if you could be saving money now.
Find out more

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3174 days ago

Are you a Marmite or Vegemite fan?

SuperValue New Zealand

Take part in our poll to place your vote and settle this age old banter between Marmite and Vegemite - which is New Zealand's favourite?
Also, if you're travelling this weekend, pop into one of our stores to see us, and don't forget, we'll be open on ANZAC Day from 1pm onwards.… View more
Take part in our poll to place your vote and settle this age old banter between Marmite and Vegemite - which is New Zealand's favourite?
Also, if you're travelling this weekend, pop into one of our stores to see us, and don't forget, we'll be open on ANZAC Day from 1pm onwards. See you then!
Vote for your favourite!

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3175 days ago

From the editor

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

The team at Franklin County News hope you all had a great Easter.
I certainly did, exploring rural Franklin with the family, on a road trip through Waingaro to Raglan on sunny Easter Monday, which followed an outing to the picturesque Awhitu lighthouse at the tip of the Manukau Heads the day … View more
The team at Franklin County News hope you all had a great Easter.
I certainly did, exploring rural Franklin with the family, on a road trip through Waingaro to Raglan on sunny Easter Monday, which followed an outing to the picturesque Awhitu lighthouse at the tip of the Manukau Heads the day before.
Both are beautiful spots, and we enjoyed stunning drives getting to our coastal destinations on our Easter weekend adventures.
We have another short week this week - and next, with Anzac Day on Tuesday, April 25.
The district has a proud history in acknowledging our war time heroes and each year the local RSAs do a fabulous job paying tribute to those who sacrificed so much. We’ll have full coverage of Anzac events online next week and in print on Thursday.
*To accommodate the public holiday on Tuesday, we are publishing on Monday next week.
Cheers, Julie :)

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3175 days ago

Poll: Marmite and Vegemite Battle it Out

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Let's settle this once and for all. SPREAD the word that we are making a TOAST to settle this dispute. Which iconic spread is the true kiwi favourite? Place your vote below!

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Marmite and Vegemite Battle it Out
  • 46.8% Vegemite all the way
    46.8% Complete
  • 53.2% Marmite for life
    53.2% Complete
8230 votes
3175 days ago

Share these Anzac biscuits with your neighbours!

SuperValue New Zealand

This simple yet classic recipe makes 20 biscuits and takes as little as 15 minutes to bake in the oven. Share these with loved ones or put aside a batch in a basket for your neighbours and friends. They a go perfectly with a good hot cuppa! Check out the recipe!

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3176 days ago

Poll: Is it OK to tell off somebody else's kid?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Is it OK to tell off other people's children? If they're being a pain, Daniel Faitaua says, then go for it.

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Is it OK to tell off somebody else's kid?
  • 80% Of course!
    80% Complete
  • 4% Nope, better just to leave.
    4% Complete
  • 16% Tell the parents instead.
    16% Complete
25 votes
3176 days ago

Take part in the Mother's Day Fun Run / Walk!

Jennian Homes Franklin

The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. We've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes + more. Each entrant will also receive… View moreThe Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. We've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes + more. Each entrant will also receive a Dick Frizzell designed event t-shirt.

So, get your running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health. You could even rub shoulders with an Olympian. Please join us by signing up to our 5km Fun Run/Walk to show your support.

Buy tickets at jennianmothersday.com.
Buy tickets now

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3176 days ago

Franklin residents to be serviced by new urgent care medical facility in Pukekohe

Reporter Franklin County News

A new urgent care medical facility will ensure accident and emergency services stay in Franklin. 
Urgent Care Franklin (UCF) will be open for business from July 1, and will be located where Pukekohe Family Doctors currently operates on Manukau Rd.
Last month, Pukekohe Family Health Clinic ...

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3177 days ago

Rotary charity golf tournament will raise funds for defibrillators

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

The Franklin Group Rotary 2017 Annual Charity Golf Tournament is set to save lives.
Thanks to the funds that will be raised from the golf tournament, the Rotary Club of Pukekohe has "committed" to the purchase of five  defibrillators for the Franklin district. 
The golf … View more
The Franklin Group Rotary 2017 Annual Charity Golf Tournament is set to save lives.
Thanks to the funds that will be raised from the golf tournament, the Rotary Club of Pukekohe has "committed" to the purchase of five  defibrillators for the Franklin district. 
The golf tournament and its ...

3177 days ago

Black Sticks women to play three hockey tests in Pukekohe

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Exactly two years after they last visited Pukekohe the Black Sticks women's hockey team will play three tests against their Indian equivalents at Rosa Birch Park, Pukekohe in May.
The last time the Black Sticks stopped by they were building up to the Rio Olympics and they took on a … View more
Exactly two years after they last visited Pukekohe the Black Sticks women's hockey team will play three tests against their Indian equivalents at Rosa Birch Park, Pukekohe in May.
The last time the Black Sticks stopped by they were building up to the Rio Olympics and they took on a Counties ...

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