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Could your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up… View moreCould your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up for grabs.
Receive one of three $5,000 grants to spend on equipment, transport, costumes or anything you need to support your community’s love of dance.
Auaha Haukura showcases the joint practice of Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson. Through sculptural forms created in luminous neon and stitched in crochet the artists explore their connection to this world and the next, and the practice of matauranga māori (māori knowledge).
Auaha Haukura
… View moreAuaha Haukura showcases the joint practice of Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson. Through sculptural forms created in luminous neon and stitched in crochet the artists explore their connection to this world and the next, and the practice of matauranga māori (māori knowledge).
Auaha Haukura
Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson
Franklin Arts Centre
20 August - 8 October
Exhibition opening:
Saturday 20 August, 10am
FREE ACTIVITIES:
Making rainbows
Thursday 8 September, 10am – 1pm
Join artists Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson for a free crochet workshop to learn the basics, meet others and have fun! All materials are provided.
Pin Loom Woven Pot Stand
Tuesday 6 and Saturday 10 September, 10am – 2:30pm
Using Lissy and Rudi’s vibrant range of yarns, learn how to weave a pot stand using a pin loom. Emboss your pot by playing with stitching in bright and neon colours to create your own joyous and practical homeware.
George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd is recalling specific batches of various Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal and Oatilicious breads as the products may contain foreign matter (plastic).
This recall affects loaves of bread with the Best Before Date of 26JUL22 in these products:
Tip Top brand … View moreGeorge Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd is recalling specific batches of various Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal and Oatilicious breads as the products may contain foreign matter (plastic).
This recall affects loaves of bread with the Best Before Date of 26JUL22 in these products:
Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal Sandwich (700g)
Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal Toast (700g)
Tip Top brand Oatilicious Sandwich (700g)
Tip Top brand Oatilicious Toast (700g)
Tip Top brand Oatilicious Super Thick (700g)
There have been no reports of associated injury but consumers are being advised not to eat these products. If you have concerns about your health after consuming this bread, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the products to their retailer for a replacement or full refund, and direct any questions to George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd by phone - 0800 449 660.
Hi neighbours,
It’s Tracey here from Papakura Transfer Station. If you’re having a garden or house clear out we’re here to help, we accept car and boot loads, trailers, vans and utes plus we’re open 7 days a week and in an easy to get to central location.
We have great affordable … View moreHi neighbours,
It’s Tracey here from Papakura Transfer Station. If you’re having a garden or house clear out we’re here to help, we accept car and boot loads, trailers, vans and utes plus we’re open 7 days a week and in an easy to get to central location.
We have great affordable prices and don’t forget that it’s free to drop off glass bottles, clean flat packed cardboard and aluminium cans.
We’re easy to find at 25 Inlet Road, Takanini – see you soon!
Tracey
Papakura Transfer Station
For opening hours, prices and more info visit our website.
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BPW Franklin members and guests had a wonderful evening with Cathy Taylor as our speaker talking about Youth at Risk, an amazing programme to assist vulnerable young people keep on the right path to adulthood. Her talk inspired some great discussions.
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Counties Tennis AGM will be held next week on Aug 2nd, 2022. Below are all the details for everyone who is interested.
Counties Energy will insulate 100 local homes for free this year, under a Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme.
In partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Counties Energy is looking for low-income homeowners to support with free insulation.
The insulation will be done by … View moreCounties Energy will insulate 100 local homes for free this year, under a Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme.
In partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Counties Energy is looking for low-income homeowners to support with free insulation.
The insulation will be done by South Auckland company GreenSide Energy Solutions and includes ceiling and underfloor insulation, where appropriate.
It's the second time Counties Energy, Greenside Energy and the EECA have linked up. In 2020, they insulated 43 homes across Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau, Port Waikato, Drury and southern Papakura - all for free.
Counties Energy Chief Executive Judy Nicholl said the partnership is about keeping families healthy, and reducing their energy bills.
"As your local lines company, tackling energy hardship in our region is extremely important to us, with this initiative just one of the ways we’re helping our local families stay warm and reduce their energy bills.
"If you know of a low-income owner occupier whose home was built before 2008 and needs insulation, please encourage them to apply for this wonderful initiative."
New Zealand homes are often colder than international indoor temperature standards - the World Health Organisation said houses ought to be 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.
"Cold, damp air affects respiratory health, promotes mould growth and supports the survival of viruses. It is particularly important to have a warm home to protect lung health and to prevent hospital admissions for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, cardiovascular disease and rheumatic fever," Nicholl said.
To find out more about the programme, click the Read More button below.
Kia ora neighbours,
Do you know this local hero?
A 22-year-old who spent the Covid lockdowns helping to get his community vaccinated has been named Young Elected Member of the Year.
Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole, 22, leapt into action to serve his community when the nation first went … View moreKia ora neighbours,
Do you know this local hero?
A 22-year-old who spent the Covid lockdowns helping to get his community vaccinated has been named Young Elected Member of the Year.
Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole, 22, leapt into action to serve his community when the nation first went into lockdown in March 2020.
But he said there was nothing unique about it.
“There was so much mahi to do and I just saw there were places where I could help.”As well as being on the local board and holding a job at Blueliners Entertainment, Soole is on the board of trustees of Pukekohe High School and volunteers for his local community patrol.
“Community is the best at looking after community,” he said.“Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. They know their community, they know the need, they understand the issues and they’ve done it before."
New Zealand baking classics - Delicious sour cream and lemon syrup cakes and melting moments with a lemon buttercream cream filling in the middle prepared by our Foundation chef students.
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