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Waikato Regional Council's strategy and policy committee recently voted in favour of a detailed business case into a passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland. Do you think it's worth investing in a train stop in Tuakau? Let us know what you think below.
… View moreHi neighbours,
Waikato Regional Council's strategy and policy committee recently voted in favour of a detailed business case into a passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland. Do you think it's worth investing in a train stop in Tuakau? Let us know what you think below.
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Hey neighbours,
Check out this mum and daughter duo, who are both constables in Counties Manukau.
Do any of you work with family?
What's it like?
The battle up front could determine who wins the Counties Power Game of the Week this week between Karaka and Onewhero.
The Onewhero side will be smarting from a narrow loss to Waiuku last week and will determined to knock over one of the top four sides and give themselves a chance of making the… View moreThe battle up front could determine who wins the Counties Power Game of the Week this week between Karaka and Onewhero.
The Onewhero side will be smarting from a narrow loss to Waiuku last week and will determined to knock over one of the top four sides and give themselves a chance of making the ...
This weekend, the Rainbows End Counties Manukau and Waikato Secondary School 1st XV competition begins.
Last year was the first year the competition took place, with St Johns College winning and Manurewa High taking second place.
The eight secondary schools in this … View moreThis weekend, the Rainbows End Counties Manukau and Waikato Secondary School 1st XV competition begins.
Last year was the first year the competition took place, with St Johns College winning and Manurewa High taking second place.
The eight secondary schools in this year's competition are ...
Around 31, 000 more people will be settling in Auckland, ready or not. So when it comes to transport, we need to be ready. Find out how AT is planning for the future.
Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals.
For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre (Friday 23 June - Sat 8th July) Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
DID YOU KNOW: It is estimated that over 20,000 Aucklanders are without a home. Over half of our country's homeless are under 25. One quarter are children.
Lifewise provides support and housing to these youth. Please help me help them by donating to my Big Sleepout page.
Hi there Neighbours;
It was a privilege to attend the nominees evening for the Pukekohe Business Association Best in Business Awards on Thursday.
Franklin County News is proud to be the event’s media sponsor and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of a such a fabulous annual event which… View moreHi there Neighbours;
It was a privilege to attend the nominees evening for the Pukekohe Business Association Best in Business Awards on Thursday.
Franklin County News is proud to be the event’s media sponsor and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of a such a fabulous annual event which does a superb job celebrating the success of business and enterprise in our town.
Congratulation to all the nominees and congratulations to Kendyl Sullivan and her PBA team for organising Thursday’s event at ANZ Pukekohe.
There was a lot of excitement in the room and it was clear all there were very proud to be on the nominees’ guest list.
Public voting opens June 1, and is open to 5pm July 3. be sure to support your favourite local business.
For more on the awards, keep an eye on the Franklin County News and the PBA website, pukekohe.org.nz
thanks :)
Julie
Privilege to cut the ribbon for the opening of the Sandringham Rd Extension Cycleway in Puketapapa this morning. It links with the SH20 cycleway, which enjoyed a 16% increase in cyclists last year, and the Mt Roskill Safe routes cycleway.
If we can provide safe cycleways for students to cycle to … View morePrivilege to cut the ribbon for the opening of the Sandringham Rd Extension Cycleway in Puketapapa this morning. It links with the SH20 cycleway, which enjoyed a 16% increase in cyclists last year, and the Mt Roskill Safe routes cycleway.
If we can provide safe cycleways for students to cycle to school, we can potentially cut morning peak traffic on the roads by up to 10%. It's a concern that while most baby boomers walked or cycled to school, only 3% of secondary students cycle to school today.
Cycling lowers congestion, reduces carbon emissions and provides healthy exercise for students when rising obesity rates among our kids is a growing worry.
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View moreMyrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
Children from across Franklin braved the blanket of fog that covered Tuakau on Thursday for the Franklin Year 5 and 6 Soccer Tournament.
Did you know a motorway transports fewer than 2500 people per hour? A rail line can transport 10 times as many. Find out AT’s plan to keep Auckland moving.
Bombay have retained the Counties Power Cup and moved to the top of the Counties Manukau Rugby McNamara Cup standings after a 27-20 win over Patumahoe.
The top-of-the-table match-up lived up to its billing with a terrific contest between the two sides going down to the wire.
Visitors Bombay … View moreBombay have retained the Counties Power Cup and moved to the top of the Counties Manukau Rugby McNamara Cup standings after a 27-20 win over Patumahoe.
The top-of-the-table match-up lived up to its billing with a terrific contest between the two sides going down to the wire.
Visitors Bombay shot...
It's crucial that we fill our bellies with food to make sure we maintain good energy levels, however, as a stressful mother with a newborn baby, the prospect of eating can often be forgotten.
Thanks to Bellyful Franklin, families with newborn babies, young children or children with ...
AT plans to introduce light rail to Auckland as a way to relieve traffic congestion and get more people around Auckland quickly.
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