Franklin Social Service Expo 10th May
Do you know who to call if you need help and all that is available to you as a member of the Franklin community?
On Thursday May 10, 2018, from 10am to 4pm, at the Pukekohe Town Hall and Concert Chambers, FranCOSS (Franklin Council of Social Services) will be hosting its first Expo.
You may be looking for or wondering what support is available to you here in Franklin and it could literally be right under your nose! Join us for this event that has been designed to connect you with a wide range of services available locally. Take the opportunity to meet the people behind the organisations actively supporting you, and to find out more about what is available in our amazing community.
Some of the line-up includes: adult learning, social groups and clubs, Victim Support, health and wellbeing organisations, Age Concern, Healthpoint and Auckland Libraries.
Entry to the event is FREE and refreshments will be available.
All Welcome!
Jan Wallace, Franklin Council of Social Services (FranCOSS)
Charities Commission Registration CC40791
admin@francoss.org.nz
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
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87% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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13% No. This would be impossible in practice.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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