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What's happening in your neighbourhood?

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

Seen anything your neighbours should be aware of? Let them know! 

3337 days ago

Dutch Cycling Embassy visits Auckland

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

The Dutch Cycling Embassy were in town this week sharing their insights on cycling best practice and feedback on Auckland's cycling journey.

3338 days ago

99 Cent child weekend fares

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

With a registered AT HOP card, children aged 5 to 15 years pay just 99 cents for bus and train travel on weekends and public holidays.

Find out more: at.govt.nz...

3338 days ago

Modern vets ready to march in Pukekohe

Reporter Franklin County News

RSA Franklin will hold the Modern Veterans' Welcome Home March this Saturday, November 12, the day after Armistice Day, from Pukekohe Town Square at 12.45pm - to the Pukekohe War Memorial Hall.

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3338 days ago

Are you a house cleaner instant winner?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Five Neighbourly members have won a cleaner house! Check out if you've scored a $100 Goodnest voucher here. Spotted a neighbour on the list? Let them know! Check now!

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3339 days ago

Countdown to Christmas!

Reporter Franklin County News

Feeling festive? Check out our awesome eZine "Countdown to Christmas Waikato" for some festive inspiration and gift ideas!
Have a read of it here:
www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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3339 days ago

The VLBA finalists are in! And we need your help!

Vodafone New Zealand

With over 750 local businesses nominated around the country, we are proud to announce our five finalists in the Vodafone Local Business Awards. Now we need your help to decide who our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners are.

Read more about our five finalists then cast your vote by … View more
With over 750 local businesses nominated around the country, we are proud to announce our five finalists in the Vodafone Local Business Awards. Now we need your help to decide who our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners are.

Read more about our five finalists then cast your vote by heading to our poll and selecting the business you would like to see scoop the title of New Zealand's favourite local business. You could help them win great prizes!
Vote now

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3339 days ago

Give for Justice: SPCA Annual Appeal

SPCA Auckland

The SPCA is the only charity in New Zealand with the legal authority to seize abused or neglected animals and prosecute offenders. This is only possible because compassionate animal lovers throughout the community support their fight for justice.

SPCA Auckland is calling on you to help for their… View more
The SPCA is the only charity in New Zealand with the legal authority to seize abused or neglected animals and prosecute offenders. This is only possible because compassionate animal lovers throughout the community support their fight for justice.

SPCA Auckland is calling on you to help for their Annual Appeal from 11th to 13th November. Collectors will take to the streets throughout Auckland, volunteering their time to make a difference for animals in need. Will you please donate to rescue, rehabilitate and seek justice for these innocent creatures? You can donate today at spcaannualappeal.org.nz.
Donate now

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3339 days ago

Franklin Basketball teenager heads to Melbourne for the Australian Junior Cup

Jan Maree from Tuakau

A Tuakau teen is heading to Australia as the only girl from Franklin Basketball to make the NZ Basketball Pacific U15 Girl's Koru Tour Squad.
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz......
Can you help her with funding? Click here: isport.org.nz...

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3339 days ago

Franklin's Finest

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

There’s less than a month left to nominate someone for our Franklin’s Finest People of the Year Awards.
We’ve had some great entries come in, but we are still looking for a lot more to come through over the next three weeks.
All nominators go in the draw to win a $500 voucher from the team… View more
There’s less than a month left to nominate someone for our Franklin’s Finest People of the Year Awards.
We’ve had some great entries come in, but we are still looking for a lot more to come through over the next three weeks.
All nominators go in the draw to win a $500 voucher from the team at Mitre 10 Mega Pukekohe.
This is a great incentive to put pen to paper and put someone up for the awards.
For categories like Junior Achiever, Community Worker, Sports Personality and Employee, just a nomination is a great addition to a CV because all nominees are sent an official letter.
Other categories like Volunteer, Inspiration, Act of Kindness and Lifetime Achievement are simply neat ways to acknowledge the efforts of our community heroes.
So please take a moment to nominate that special someone - or you can email me direct at julie.kaio@fairfaxmedia.co.nz

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3340 days ago

THIS WEEKEND! A massive weekend for the kids!

Armistice in Cambridge

Armistice in Cambridge is a military-themed two day event with loads of things for the kids (of all ages) to do including archery, rowing a Navy cutter, fighting a mock battle in the World War One trench and attempting an Army obstacle course. Mark this Saturday and Sunday 12 & 13 November on … View moreArmistice in Cambridge is a military-themed two day event with loads of things for the kids (of all ages) to do including archery, rowing a Navy cutter, fighting a mock battle in the World War One trench and attempting an Army obstacle course. Mark this Saturday and Sunday 12 & 13 November on your calendar. If the kids complete 7 of the activities they win corporal stripes or a Navy badge.

Check out our website or Facebook page for more details.
Learn more

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3340 days ago

Win $1000 cash

SBS Bank

To celebrate the launch of our latest TV advert we’re giving you the chance to win $1000 cash. Head over to our Facebook page to enter. Terms & conditions apply. Learn more

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3342 days ago

Today is World Tsunami Day

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

All of NZ’s coastline is at risk from tsunami. Take some time this weekend to make a plan with your family. If your street was evacuated where would you go? What would you take? What about pets? Do you have neighbours who might need your help?
In a local source tsunami we may only have a few … View more
All of NZ’s coastline is at risk from tsunami. Take some time this weekend to make a plan with your family. If your street was evacuated where would you go? What would you take? What about pets? Do you have neighbours who might need your help?
In a local source tsunami we may only have a few minutes warning. Early warning saves lives. Know what to do and where to go. www.happens.nz...

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3342 days ago

Poll: Are property prices a concern for you?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week in Pulse of the Nation, we're asking about property prices in your community. Do they concern you?
#pulseofthenation

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Are property prices a concern for you?
  • 33% Yes - it's simply not possible for me to buy in my community
    33% Complete
  • 51.4% I already own but I wouldn't want to buy in the current market
    51.4% Complete
  • 14% They don't concern me
    14% Complete
  • 1.6% I don't know
    1.6% Complete
2376 votes
3343 days ago

Lucky Lotto - what would you do?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Wow! $38 million is up for grabs with Powerball on Saturday. If you won the 'big one' this weekend, how would you spend it?

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3344 days ago

MOTORSPORT FANS

Reporter Franklin County News

The Pukekohe Fan Day yesterday in the town square was loads of fun for the race fans! Kids tried on a virtual reality headset to experience the excitement of a hot lap around the Pukekohe Park Raceway at high speed. There was also a photo booth and four Supercars drivers signed autographs for fans … View moreThe Pukekohe Fan Day yesterday in the town square was loads of fun for the race fans! Kids tried on a virtual reality headset to experience the excitement of a hot lap around the Pukekohe Park Raceway at high speed. There was also a photo booth and four Supercars drivers signed autographs for fans who flocked to the square.
ITM Auckland SuperSprint is at Pukekohe Park Raceway, November 4 to 6. Who's going? It'll be a great weekend!

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