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To celebrate 20 fantastic years in business and to thank the community for supporting our local business, we are giving away a STIHL hedge trimmer and grass cutter. To enter, go to the contact page on our website and enter STIHL in the message box.
Entries must be from the Franklin area, and the … View moreTo celebrate 20 fantastic years in business and to thank the community for supporting our local business, we are giving away a STIHL hedge trimmer and grass cutter. To enter, go to the contact page on our website and enter STIHL in the message box.
Entries must be from the Franklin area, and the winner will be announced on 31 October.
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October, 10am - 2pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
π Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
π Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
π Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
π Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
… View moreπ Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
π Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
π Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
π Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
π Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
π Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
π Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
π Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
π If the vehicle is keyless, βkeysβ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
π Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so youβll know if you see something that doesnβt seem right.
Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.
If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.
Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers
For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.
Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
… View moreFinancial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
How to avoid scams involving hacked social media accounts:
- When approached by your family or friends on social media talking about investment opportunities, be wary.
- Consider contacting the loved one by other means toverify their identity, such as by phone.
- Be careful when anyone or any platform requires advance payments to withdraw funds.
The Neighbourly team has been diving into a big question: should our curiosity take us up into space or down into the ocean?
Itβs wild to think that more people have walked on the Moon than have reached the deepest point of the sea. Why is that?
Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!
Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for… View moreCupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!
Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for a donation, youβll be part of a nationwide community making a real difference. Every cupcake counts so sign up today and help create a brighter future for animals in need.
Tomorrow is 'Thrifty Thursday!'
Come on in and see us tomorrow and buy any 6 items of clothing from our $4 everyday racks for just $10!!!
π€© We are open from 9:30am - 4pm π€©
π Located at 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
π§₯π The countdown is on for our FILL A BAG FOR A GOLD COIN event! ππ
π Date: Sunday, 12th October
π Time: 12:00 PM β 2:00 PM
π Location: Pukekohe Hill School Hall
Spring is here, and weβre having a clear-out β assorted ladiesβ, menβs, and childrenβs clothes.
We… View moreπ§₯π The countdown is on for our FILL A BAG FOR A GOLD COIN event! ππ
π Date: Sunday, 12th October
π Time: 12:00 PM β 2:00 PM
π Location: Pukekohe Hill School Hall
Spring is here, and weβre having a clear-out β assorted ladiesβ, menβs, and childrenβs clothes.
We simply donβt have the space to store it all, so weβre offering you the chance to grab a bargain!
Join us on Sunday, 12th October, and fill a bag with clothing for just a gold coin donation!
What to bring:
π°A gold coin
πA bag to fill with clothes!
Come early for the best picks, and feel good knowing youβre helping us make room, supporting the local community β and making fashion more sustainable!
We hope to see you there!
Looking for inspiration for your home and garden? Subscribe to NZ House & Garden today and receive a luxurious bonus gift.
When you take out a 1- or 2-year subscription, youβll receive a FREE ManukaRx Firming Day Cream, valued at $52 RRP.
Infused with the power of East Cape mΔnuka … View moreLooking for inspiration for your home and garden? Subscribe to NZ House & Garden today and receive a luxurious bonus gift.
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The Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.
Thereβs no single fix. Itβll take a mix of solutions to deal with the … View moreThe Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.
Thereβs no single fix. Itβll take a mix of solutions to deal with the challenges ahead.
Want to read more? Andrea Vance shares her opinions here.
πΈοΈ Something SPOOK-tacular has crept into Bloom Pukekohe!πΈοΈ
Our Halloween stock has officially arrived π»πͺ¦
Costumes, creepy-cute decorations, and frightfully fun treasures are waiting for you.
π¦ Donβt wait too long β stock won't last long.
π§ββοΈ Fang-tastic … View moreπΈοΈ Something SPOOK-tacular has crept into Bloom Pukekohe!πΈοΈ
Our Halloween stock has officially arrived π»πͺ¦
Costumes, creepy-cute decorations, and frightfully fun treasures are waiting for you.
π¦ Donβt wait too long β stock won't last long.
π§ββοΈ Fang-tastic bargains you wonβt want to miss
π Wickedly wonderful one-of-a-kind finds
π In-store now at Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop, 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe.
π€© We are open today from 9:30am - 4pm π€©
This Saturday, October 4, 8am to 10.30am. Garage sale, cakes, jams, plants, books, BBQ, Op Shop, raffles. Plenty of bargains, all welcome! Pukekohe Anglican Church is on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe. Bring cash!
Saturday 8th November
Time: 10.30am
Location: Steel gallery Franklin Arts Centre
βOur rivers and streams are alive with stories, told not in words, but in the drift of mayfly nymphs, the case-building craft of caddisflies, and the quiet persistence of snails and worms. These … View moreSaturday 8th November
Time: 10.30am
Location: Steel gallery Franklin Arts Centre
βOur rivers and streams are alive with stories, told not in words, but in the drift of mayfly nymphs, the case-building craft of caddisflies, and the quiet persistence of snails and worms. These macroinvertebrates, small yet vital, are the heartbeat of freshwater ecosystems, their presence revealing the health of the waters we all depend on.
Join Chloe as she blends science and art to explore these hidden worlds. Through fieldwork, microscopy, and creative interpretation, she will share how counting bugs can help protect our waterways, and how beauty can be found in even the smallest of lives.β
Tomorrow is 'Thrifty Thursday!'
Come on in and see us tomorrow and buy any 6 items of clothing from our $4 everyday racks for just $10!!!
π€© We are open from 9:30am - 4pm π€©
π Located at 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for 12 months* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 31 October 2025.
That means that you wonβt pay rates, water rates, home insurance, maintenance fees and more.
And because life … View moreAt Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for 12 months* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 31 October 2025.
That means that you wonβt pay rates, water rates, home insurance, maintenance fees and more.
And because life at Ryman means less home upkeep, youβll have more time for the things you love.
*Participating villages only, terms and conditions apply.
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