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Now taking on light engineering work including, mechanical repairs, machining, welding, fabrication,
reconditioning and new part manufacturing of broken or worn out parts. Almost anything made or repaired from garden tools to tractor implements and safety cages.
Call Alan on
092363829 or … View moreNow taking on light engineering work including, mechanical repairs, machining, welding, fabrication,
reconditioning and new part manufacturing of broken or worn out parts. Almost anything made or repaired from garden tools to tractor implements and safety cages.
Call Alan on
092363829 or 0210561161
Located in Ryan Road between Patumahoe and Kingseat
Register your interest for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education. If you’re aged between 14 and 18 years old, or know someone who is, then encourage them to get involved.
Registrations are open until Sunday 3 September. You can register HERE. #myeducationmyvoice
A bit stuck and would like some strategies to help you cope?
Are you over 65 or do you support someone who is over 65?
Would you like to chat to someone about some things you may be struggling with? These may be changes in health, living situations, finances, mobility, physical or mental health … View moreA bit stuck and would like some strategies to help you cope?
Are you over 65 or do you support someone who is over 65?
Would you like to chat to someone about some things you may be struggling with? These may be changes in health, living situations, finances, mobility, physical or mental health and also changing relationships with family/whanau.
Age Concern Counties Manukau can provide a service across the whole Counties Manukau region, (including Franklin), thanks to 4 of the Local Boards in our region; Manurewa, Howick, Papakura and Mangere/Otahuhu - First Sovereign Trust and SKYCITY Auckland Community Trust.
Our Counsellor, Nicole, is qualified and experienced, with an affinity and empathy for older people and the issues that concern them. She is a person centered counsellor and believes we are all worthy of, and deserve dignity. As a person-centered counsellor, the foundation she works from is the high intimacy of the client/therapist relationship, and the sincere dialogue between two human beings. Always safe, always ethical.
Please get in touch to discuss further.
Phone: 2794331 ext 809
(leave a message as Nicole is often away from her desk with clients) or email: counsellor@accm.org.nz
To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!
For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September … View moreTo thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!
For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September 2017.
Plus, because you're a valued Neighbourly member, we're giving you a bonus keyword so you can get an extra entry! Your bonus keyword is: SPECIAL
To enter, head to www.stuff.co.nz/DailyPower or text the keyword to 3444.
Election fever is rife in Franklin! Our candidates are on the campaign trail and ready to answer your questions. There will be two Meet the Candidates events happening in Franklin over the next week:
- Waiuku: Tomorrow, August 24 - Waiuku Rotary invites you to meet the electorate candidates and … View moreElection fever is rife in Franklin! Our candidates are on the campaign trail and ready to answer your questions. There will be two Meet the Candidates events happening in Franklin over the next week:
- Waiuku: Tomorrow, August 24 - Waiuku Rotary invites you to meet the electorate candidates and hear what they have to say. 7pm at the Waiuku War Memorial Hall.
- Pukekohe: August 29 - Franklin Christian Lobby is hosting a general public meeting on August 29 at 7.30pm at the Pukekohe Reformed Church. Gold coin donation.
Good morning neighbours.
Many of you are probably aware of the work and construction that is being carried out on the northern end of Manukau Rd. We want to know how the works have impacted you? Whether you're a business owner, pedestrian or someone who drives along the road everyday, we … View moreGood morning neighbours.
Many of you are probably aware of the work and construction that is being carried out on the northern end of Manukau Rd. We want to know how the works have impacted you? Whether you're a business owner, pedestrian or someone who drives along the road everyday, we want to hear your story.
Comment below, or email me at ruwade.bryant@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
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Wesley College has two exhilarating wins under its belt after bagging victories on the field.
The 1st XV won the Central North Island rugby competition after a clash against Feilding High School, with a score of 32-28.
Principal Steve Hargreaves said the match, held on Saturday, was a … View moreWesley College has two exhilarating wins under its belt after bagging victories on the field.
The 1st XV won the Central North Island rugby competition after a clash against Feilding High School, with a score of 32-28.
Principal Steve Hargreaves said the match, held on Saturday, was a ...
Thank you to everyone who attended and the Electorate Candidates for the evening. Anthony Smith, Philippa Stevenson,Jon Reeves, Andrew Bayly and Ian Cummings. We appreciate your time spent in Waiuku.
We have a ***Special Screening*** of Spookers on Wednesday 13th September at 8.30pm.
With awesome spot prizes a backdrop to take photo's with Actors and some included goodies with your ticket.
This Documentary film is a must see for all those who love and hate the scare to see the other … View moreWe have a ***Special Screening*** of Spookers on Wednesday 13th September at 8.30pm.
With awesome spot prizes a backdrop to take photo's with Actors and some included goodies with your ticket.
This Documentary film is a must see for all those who love and hate the scare to see the other side of what makes this attraction one of New Zealand's best.
Stay tuned for when tickets go on sale!! :) :)
We have two New films and 1 Art film this week!! Definitely a variety of films, there is something for all ages :)
A Franklin teen will represent New Zealand in this year's International Taekwon-Do Championship, in a bid to fight her way to the top.
Patumahoe's Gabby Lambert, 17, will compete in Dublin, Ireland, in October fighting against some of the best in the world, and she's not … View moreA Franklin teen will represent New Zealand in this year's International Taekwon-Do Championship, in a bid to fight her way to the top.
Patumahoe's Gabby Lambert, 17, will compete in Dublin, Ireland, in October fighting against some of the best in the world, and she's not afraid.
The ...
Counties Manukau Sport has re-established the Franklin District sports co-ordinator role after it ceased in 2015, and it will be filled by Adam Chwesik.
Chwesik, who is an avid softball player, coach and sporting enthusiast, has hit the ground running.
He kicked-off his new role with ...
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