Awhitu - Pollok, Awhitu

833 days ago

What would you add to this list of budget-boosting crops?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Have you grown these veges and fruits, and what's on your list of money savers and budget boosters?

Image
833 days ago

Have your say on the Pukekohe Masterplan

The Team from Auckland Council

Last month we asked visitors to Pukekohe’s town centre how far people were willing to walk from their car to the places they wanted to visit.

> One fifth (20%) were fine walking 10-15 mins (or longer!)
> Another fifth (18%) were happy with a walk up to 10 mins.
> Nearly half (45%) … View more
Last month we asked visitors to Pukekohe’s town centre how far people were willing to walk from their car to the places they wanted to visit.

> One fifth (20%) were fine walking 10-15 mins (or longer!)
> Another fifth (18%) were happy with a walk up to 10 mins.
> Nearly half (45%) indicated they’d be ok walking 2-5 mins.
> Just 15% preferred a short walk of up to 2 mins.
> Only 2% wanted a park right outside their store.

Our masterplan caters for everyone. Take a look at it here
Find out more

Image
833 days ago

Making Rainbows

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Making Rainbows
Thursday 8 September, 10am -1pm

Join artists Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson for a crochet workshop to learn the basics, meet others, and have fun!

This is a FREE activity, however places are limited. Bookings essential. Book via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.nz...

Image
838 days ago

Ladies Life Coaching!

Kathy from Pukekohe

Come and chat, offload, share and get support with other women. Would love to see you!
Kathy Frantz
Yellow Bird Life Coaching

Image
833 days ago

Life Coaching

Kathy from Pukekohe

Reminder: Ladies Life Coaching tomorrow: please let me know if you would like to come along.
Kathy Frantz
021 022 58527

Image
838 days ago

Zero Waste Awards

The Team from Auckland Council

Do you know a zero waste hero?🦸‍♀️
Nominations for this year’s awards are open during August 2022 so if you know of an unsung hero whose work deserves to be recognised, please put their name forward.

Image
J
835 days ago

IHC Shops in Pukekohe

Janet from Pukekohe

Our Boutique Store is located right next to our main store - behind the pink pillars in Hall Street (opposite side of road to MacDonalds). A lovely selection of women’s and men’s clothing, prices from $8 to $25

Negotiable

836 days ago

Local Elections 2022

The Team from Auckland Council

👍Nominations for Tāmaki Makaurau’s local election candidates have now closed.
Keep an eye out for the final list later this evening to be published on www.voteauckland.co.nz...
Read more 👉bit.ly...

#OurAKL #VoteAuckland #localelections2022

Image
836 days ago

Auckland’s Pop-up Book Fair is BACK!

Service Centre Coordinator from Red Cross Auckland

New Zealand Red Cross and the students of Rangitoto College are proudly hosting this year’s Pop-Up Book Fair!

Join us at the Rangitoto Centre (564 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay) on:

Saturday 10 September – 9am to 5pm
Sunday 11 September– 10am to 3:30pm

Entrance is free, and books… View more
New Zealand Red Cross and the students of Rangitoto College are proudly hosting this year’s Pop-Up Book Fair!

Join us at the Rangitoto Centre (564 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay) on:

Saturday 10 September – 9am to 5pm
Sunday 11 September– 10am to 3:30pm

Entrance is free, and books are at bargain prices!

Get early access to the best books on Saturday at 8am with a Gold Coin donation!

All funds raised help support the valuable work New Zealand Red Cross does, both here in Aotearoa and abroad.

For further information, please get in touch Getfundraising@redcross.org.nz

836 days ago

Love your compost? Pimp it up to win great prizes for your garden!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

To celebrate National Gardening Week (October 17-25), Yates have partnered with NZ Gardener to give away some fantastic prizes to some of the most inspirational compost builders in the country. Show us your compost setup, whether it’s tiny or huge, and the best looking compost … View more
Dear neighbours,

To celebrate National Gardening Week (October 17-25), Yates have partnered with NZ Gardener to give away some fantastic prizes to some of the most inspirational compost builders in the country. Show us your compost setup, whether it’s tiny or huge, and the best looking compost wins 1 of 9 Compost Kits (RRP $319 each).

So email through your best tip for successful compost and one photo of your composting setup to loveyourgarden@yates.co.nz by August 26, 2022 to be in to win.

Image
837 days ago

Your whole retirement is our consideration

With the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.

That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in … View more
With the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.

That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in apartments and townhouses, assisted living in serviced apartments, resthome care and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia care.

We offer a higher ratio of care in our villages so that if your needs change, you have priority access to our care centres.
Find out more

Image
837 days ago

Geographic Board rejects double vowels for new Drury train stations

Sapeer Mayron Reporter from Franklin County News

Kia ora Neighbours,

The New Zealand Geographic Board has accepted two out of three proposed names for new train stations around south Auckland’s Drury.

In May, Kiwi Rail and Auckland Transport – with the blessings of mana whenua – proposed three reo Māori ingoa (names) for the stations … View more
Kia ora Neighbours,

The New Zealand Geographic Board has accepted two out of three proposed names for new train stations around south Auckland’s Drury.

In May, Kiwi Rail and Auckland Transport – with the blessings of mana whenua – proposed three reo Māori ingoa (names) for the stations connecting Papakura and Pukehohe: Maketuu, Ngaakooroa and Paeraataa, with double vowels in line with the tradition of local iwi like Waikato-Tainui.

This month the Geographic Board (LINZ) said would accept Ngākōroa and Paerātā Railway Stations, with macrons not doubled vowels.

It also declined the proposal for Maketuu station, opting instead for Drury Railway Station.

The three stations will be part of the newly electrified rail network. KiwiRail is in the process of buying the land needed, and the stations are still being designed. It expects all three stations to be finished by late 2025.

You can have your say on the name proposals at linz.govt.nz or by emailing nzgbsubmissions@linz.govt.nz.

Read about the KiwiRail and Auckland Transport proposal below:

841 days ago

Pukekohe consultations launching on new traffic lights, new zebra crossings

Sapeer Mayron Reporter from Franklin County News

Two new sets of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at major town centre intersections are on the table for Pukekohe.

At the roundabout at Seddon, King, Queen and West Streets, and further down at the corner of King and Edinburgh St where there are raised platforms for crossing, it’s … View more
Two new sets of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at major town centre intersections are on the table for Pukekohe.

At the roundabout at Seddon, King, Queen and West Streets, and further down at the corner of King and Edinburgh St where there are raised platforms for crossing, it’s proposed there should be formal zebra crossings instead.

In that case, pedestrians would have right of way, where currently they have to give way to vehicles.

And at the intersections at Edinburgh, Stadium and Tobin Streets, and further down at Edinburgh, Massey and Wesley Streets, it’s proposed there should be new zebra crossings.

Pukekohe is growing and the town centre needs to be more “people-friendly,” Melanie Alexander, Auckland Transport’s Network Management manager.

The zebra crossings will be stronger indications to drivers that they need to slow down, and make moving around the town centre safer for pedestrians and cyclists, she said.

At Stadium Drive, Auckland Transport is proposing to introduce two sets of traffic lights.

One would be at the junction of Stadium Drive and East Street, and the other sets would replace the roundabout at Stadium Drive, King Street, Manukau Road and Massey Avenue.

The two sets of lights will be linked for the best traffic control, allowing traffic to flow and pedestrians to cross safely between the town centre and Roulston Park.

Alexander said AT has spent several years on both the pedestrian crossings and traffic light proposals, and has also consulted with Eke Panuku on future growth planning for the region.

Consultation begins on Monday, August 08 and will run until August 31. Have your say online at the link below.

Image
838 days ago

Have your say on the Pukekohe Masterplan

The Team from Auckland Council

Did you know that only 9% of people visit Pukekohe’s town centre to eat out?

We see an opportunity to boost the dining scene and we propose to create a new dining district right next to King St, to support the excellent local shopping offering. We could also build more office space above, so … View more
Did you know that only 9% of people visit Pukekohe’s town centre to eat out?

We see an opportunity to boost the dining scene and we propose to create a new dining district right next to King St, to support the excellent local shopping offering. We could also build more office space above, so people can work local too.
Find out more

Image
838 days ago

Support our Yuri Bear Project

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.

We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no … View more
Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.

We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no small ask!

If you can knit, know someone who can or would like to find out how you can help, please click on the link below.

Top