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A vintage country festival returns for its annual gathering, and this time with a very rare stationa…
Mike Loosemore is passionate about vintage Austin cars, and loves to showcase the Franklin area. So…
A man killed his longtime friend because he believed he was a hit man who had killed his own wife an…
We wish we had a view like this from our office window!
How beautiful are these monasteries?
Where would you love to go?
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!
But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View moreSo, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!
But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
Freedom campers across Auckland are now freer than ever, as dozens of new overnight sites become ava…
Buy & register your child's AT HOP card and save
Terms of use for AT HOP cards are available at AT.govt.nz/athop
Farming enthusiasts gathered in Pukekohe at the A&P Show on the weekend. There was everything from sheep racing through to vintage farming machinery and food stalls.
Pack the picnic blanket and head down to Sunkist Bay Reserve this Saturday (25 Feb) for a free movie under the stars.
The Secret Life of Pets is proudly brought to you by the Franklin Local Board.
Family activities from 6pm. Movie starts at sunset
(sunset at approximately 8:10pm).
It's taken a couple of months for Angela Fulljames to adjust to her new job. Last year Fulljames was…
Get hands on experience! This course sets you up to enter the construction industry as an apprentice or entry-level employee. You’ll gain loads of hands-on, practical experience, starting off with small workshop projects and eventually building a prefabricated timber sleepout, through our … View moreGet hands on experience! This course sets you up to enter the construction industry as an apprentice or entry-level employee. You’ll gain loads of hands-on, practical experience, starting off with small workshop projects and eventually building a prefabricated timber sleepout, through our partnership with Go-Homes. You’ll also complete part of the theory component of the National Certificate in Carpentry. Next course intake is 27th Feb. Contact us and enrol today!
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Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!
The Franklin A&P Show is all go tomorrow and Sunday in Pukekohe. Congrats to our family pass winners - the team at the show will be in touch today - and also congrats to the prize winners of our kid's colouring-in comp - well done to Brooke Taylor, Tiaana de Jong, Zaria Millen, Kingdom, … View moreThe Franklin A&P Show is all go tomorrow and Sunday in Pukekohe. Congrats to our family pass winners - the team at the show will be in touch today - and also congrats to the prize winners of our kid's colouring-in comp - well done to Brooke Taylor, Tiaana de Jong, Zaria Millen, Kingdom, Sam Drayton, Michael Walters, Sasha Marchant, Acacia Dickson and Evelyn Gilser. We'll be in touch to present you your prizes. See you at the show!
Do you wish you had a mentor when you were younger?
YWCA Auckland is short on Mentors for this year and we need your help! As a mentor not only do you play a huge role in the life of young woman you will equally benefit from the experience. It is an opportunity to learn about other cultures and… View moreDo you wish you had a mentor when you were younger?
YWCA Auckland is short on Mentors for this year and we need your help! As a mentor not only do you play a huge role in the life of young woman you will equally benefit from the experience. It is an opportunity to learn about other cultures and network with like-minded women. As a mentor you will be holding the door open for younger women to reach their full potential, and you will come away with unique experiences that enrich your own own life. For more information go to: seekvolunteer.co.nz...
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