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839 days ago

Pukekohe Masterplan opens for feedback

Sapeer Mayron Reporter from Franklin County News

Kia ora neighbours,

Locals are invited to check out the Pukekohe Masterplan as it opens for public feedback.

Eke Panuku, Auckland Council’s urban regeneration agency, has been working with mana whenua and the Franklin Local Board on the 10 to 15-year plan to improve the town for the future.

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Kia ora neighbours,

Locals are invited to check out the Pukekohe Masterplan as it opens for public feedback.

Eke Panuku, Auckland Council’s urban regeneration agency, has been working with mana whenua and the Franklin Local Board on the 10 to 15-year plan to improve the town for the future.

From July 29 until August 31, consultation is open on the entire plan, which includes ideas for safe connections, improved parking, and upgrading character buildings.

Pukekohe Business Association president Rupert Ross said Eke Panuku had shown its willingness to listen to feedback, in particular about maintaining plentiful parking spaces.


“It definitely looks like it will make Pukekohe a great place to live, work and play with opportunities for new business and new restaurants.”

Every Saturday in August from 9am-1pm, Eke Panuku staff will be on site in the Town Centre to talk to the public about the plan.

Eke Panuku will review feedback throughout September and in October the design team will start working on any changes.

The new design will go back to the Franklin Local Board and the community from February 2023.

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839 days ago

We all need friends: IHC calling for volunteer mates

Sapeer Mayron Reporter from Franklin County News

Kia ora neighbours,

Popping out for coffee. Baking chocolate muffins. Dancing to the Moana soundtrack. The small ways we make memories with our friends stay with us forever.

That’s how Ella Hinton, 24, and Tegan Gilbert, 25, spend their time together. Between their selfies, sing-alongs and … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Popping out for coffee. Baking chocolate muffins. Dancing to the Moana soundtrack. The small ways we make memories with our friends stay with us forever.

That’s how Ella Hinton, 24, and Tegan Gilbert, 25, spend their time together. Between their selfies, sing-alongs and sweet treats, time flies by until the next week when they hang out again.

Hinton and Gilbert, both of Papakura, have been friends for nearly two years.

They met in an unconventional sort of way, matched to hang out by IHC, New Zealand’s main service provider for people with intellectual disabilities.

Volunteer Co-ordinator Brigit Bowron said there are around five or six other people IHC works with in Counties Manukau with whom she would love to match a volunteer.

“By becoming a volunteer you would be making a positive change in someone’s life and making a new friend in the process,” she said.

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Volunteer Coordinator Brigit Bowron on brigit.bowron@ihc.org.nz.

839 days ago

The Building Guys

The Team from The Building Guys

Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years renovation experience then choose us.

We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), David (the plumber), Ryan (the electrician) and Russell (the tiler) to do … View more
Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years renovation experience then choose us.

We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), David (the plumber), Ryan (the electrician) and Russell (the tiler) to do every job right.

Our team follows industry guidelines on coronavirus safety procedures to keep your family protected.

Book online using the link below or call Lucy on 021 022 55 388 for a chat about your amazing renovation plans.

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841 days ago

Comfortable dining room chairs

Janet from Pukekohe

The IHC Shop in Pukekohe has 3 chairs for sale. Paintwork is a little scratched. All 3 for $25.00. S O L D

Price: $25

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841 days ago

Slumberzone Queen Size Mattress and Base

Janet from Pukekohe

The IHC Shop in Pukekohe has this queen size mattress and base for sale for $50.00 Come in and have a look. NOW S O L D

Price: $50

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841 days ago

Poll: VOTE for the Resene Upcycling Finalists!

Resene

It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

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It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

Find out a little more about each entry here. Voting closes 5pm Thursday 4 August.

Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!

VOTE for the Resene Upcycling Finalists!
  • 8.4% 1) Storage cabinet (Christine Olson, Carterton District)
    8.4% Complete
  • 19.1% 2) Bench Seat (Mary McRae, Hauraki)
    19.1% Complete
  • 4.4% 3) Modern Tech Desk (Julie Cronin, Havelock North)
    4.4% Complete
  • 9.7% 4) Alice in Wonderland table (Lynda Cree, Halswell)
    9.7% Complete
  • 17.3% 5) Terracotta Steps (Angie Farrow, Hokowhitu)
    17.3% Complete
  • 7.1% 6) Drinks cabinet / piano bar (Maurice van Liempd, Whakatane District)
    7.1% Complete
  • 4.8% 7) Garden feature (Marjanna Jones, Henderson)
    4.8% Complete
  • 2.2% 8) Spacerocket lamp (Jen Asquith, Nelson South)
    2.2% Complete
  • 25.1% 9) Paintbrush art (Bonnie Stretton, Motueka)
    25.1% Complete
  • 2% 10) Writing Desk (Steve Nicholson, Brookfield)
    2% Complete
1951 votes
842 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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843 days ago

Major improvements to our local tennis centre are on the way

Dorota from Pukekohe

Some great news for tennis (and other sports) in our region. Counties Tennis is on the mission to build covered courts. Here is an article with more details
countiessportshub.co.nz...

843 days ago

End of the line for the trains that saved Auckland's rail network

Sapeer Mayron Reporter from Franklin County News

Kia ora neighbours:

This weekend, the catalysts for Auckland’s rail revival will be feted in two days of events as they run for the last time between Papakura and Pukekohe, beyond the southern limit of the city’s electrified network.

Rail services will resume in about two years, once … View more
Kia ora neighbours:

This weekend, the catalysts for Auckland’s rail revival will be feted in two days of events as they run for the last time between Papakura and Pukekohe, beyond the southern limit of the city’s electrified network.

Rail services will resume in about two years, once electrification has been built, with bus services providing the link during construction.
Auckland Transport said the farewell for the diesel units triggered a mix of emotions.

“We should be sad. It's a milestone – 30 years of these trains and a lot of Aucklanders grew up with them. That's how they commuted or went to school,” said John Nottage, communications led.

“But it also marks the entry of a new era and making sure that the people of Pukekohe and Papakura have new accessible, faster, quieter trains.”

What are your memories of these trains?

Read more from Todd Niall: www.stuff.co.nz...

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843 days ago

Hints & Tips to make a move

Acacia Cove

We know the prospect of moving can be challenging at the best of times. Best way forward is to speak to our current residents who have already made their move into a retirement community and we hope you’ll feel more comfortable about any move you may be planning.

Some Hints & Tips:
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We know the prospect of moving can be challenging at the best of times. Best way forward is to speak to our current residents who have already made their move into a retirement community and we hope you’ll feel more comfortable about any move you may be planning.

Some Hints & Tips:
1.Speak to your future neighbours
2.Find out more about your location
3.Use the opportunity to rightsize
4.Take advantage of the exclusive facilities and services
5. You're in safe hands
6. Be as sociable as you want to be (or not)
7. Integrate your family and friends into the place you call home
8. And if you’re not moving already, don’t leave it too late!

If you’re aged 60 and over, value your independence but want greater security, come and have a look at the superb properties we have to offer

Contact long time manager Burce Cullington on (09) 268 8522
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844 days ago

BPW Franklin dinner

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Invitation Visitors/ guests are welcome
Date July 27th Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Speaker: Police Officer Cathy Taylor ‘Youth at Risk’. Come and find out how to protect our youth.
BPW Franklin’s Mothers & Daughters evening.… View more
Invitation Visitors/ guests are welcome
Date July 27th Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Speaker: Police Officer Cathy Taylor ‘Youth at Risk’. Come and find out how to protect our youth.
BPW Franklin’s Mothers & Daughters evening.
Cost: $30
Contact: catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz to register and obtain bank account details before 8pm Sunday 24th July.

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844 days ago

WIN with AO Travel and Stuff newspapers

Stuff

Hey Neighbours!

Australian Open and Stuff newspaper are giving you and a friend the chance to kick off grand slam season in Melbourne next year with an epic prize valued at over $8,000! Simply follow the link below and enter your details to be in to win.

Competition closes on Friday 12 … View more
Hey Neighbours!

Australian Open and Stuff newspaper are giving you and a friend the chance to kick off grand slam season in Melbourne next year with an epic prize valued at over $8,000! Simply follow the link below and enter your details to be in to win.

Competition closes on Friday 12 August 2022. Terms and conditions apply.
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844 days ago

Re-energise your morning with the Sunday Star-Times.

Stuff

Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52.

Subscribe at mags4gifts.co.nz antipodes Terms and conditions apply.
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875 days ago

Is your broadband bill about to increase? Don't throw money away.

NZ Compare

Spark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.

Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings … View more
Spark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.

Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings each year on their broadband bill, because they are failing to shop around for cheaper broadband plans.

We estimate that over 500,000 households would be able to pay less for their broadband each month but many consumers are unaware of the fact that they could be making these savings and people often don’t know where to start when looking for a change in broadband plan or provider.

This is where NZ Compare can help. Our websites are simple to use and if you need more help, our friendly, Auckland based, customer support centre can advise on the most suitable broadband plan for your needs and help talk you through the switch. With unlimited fibre broadband plans available for less than $60 a month why would you pay more?

Find out more at NZ Compare or call the team on 0508 226672

CORRECTION: This post has been amended to clarify that the price of fibre and copper broadband internet services will increase, and that the increase is between $3 and $5 a month, not only $5 a month on fibre broadband plans as previously posted. (Amended at 10.31am, June 23, 2022)

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845 days ago

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