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The Golden Hour
An exhibition of landscape oil paintings by Helen Morrison.
6 - 27th June
Community Gallery, Franklin Arts Centre
Helen is a local Clevedon Artist, influenced by expressionism. Her oil paintings reflect her love of the surrounding landscape. She strives to bring movement, … View moreThe Golden Hour
An exhibition of landscape oil paintings by Helen Morrison.
6 - 27th June
Community Gallery, Franklin Arts Centre
Helen is a local Clevedon Artist, influenced by expressionism. Her oil paintings reflect her love of the surrounding landscape. She strives to bring movement, feeling and emotion into each of her works.
For this exhibition she has produced a body of work of landscapes at sunrise and sunset, inspired by her connection with the land around her, and with the incredible light and colours the Golden Hour brings.
Exhibition Opening: Friday 9th June, 4.30 - 6.30pm. All invited.
Also available is a free Adult Beginner's Painting Workshop. You will take home a small landscape painting you have made yourself.
Wednesday 14th June, 11am 12.30pm
Limited spaces available, email morrison.helen@gmail.com to register
* Nominations close on Tuesday, 13th June 2023 at 12 noon
* See website for details, including candidate qualifications and restrictions, and to download nomination forms
Celebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to … View moreCelebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to vote for your favourites and show them you appreciate what they do!
Explore and shop Pukekohe this winter
Pukekohe has a delightful range of boutiques, shops and businesses to explore and enjoy.
Keep warm and dry this winter and see what is on offer here. Our main street is mostly undercover, with many lanes full of good finds running off of it, as well as … View moreExplore and shop Pukekohe this winter
Pukekohe has a delightful range of boutiques, shops and businesses to explore and enjoy.
Keep warm and dry this winter and see what is on offer here. Our main street is mostly undercover, with many lanes full of good finds running off of it, as well as our local mall the Pukekohe Plaza.
Check out our retail directory full of the best local shops in Pukekohe. Come for a shop, stay for a cuppa or a bite to eat at any of our delicious cafes and eateries.
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SUITES - GET INTO TAKANINI AND PUKEKOHE TRADERS THIS KINGS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND AND GRAB A HUGE SAVING ON LOUNGE SUITES, DINING SUITES, AND BOOKCASES… View more**JUST LANDED - WE HAVE SECURED THE BOSS'S SAMPLES FOR NEXT YEAR'S JOHN YOUNG RANGE - SUPER COOL ONE-OFF SUITES - ELECTRIC, CORNERS, 3 + 2 + 1
SUITES - GET INTO TAKANINI AND PUKEKOHE TRADERS THIS KINGS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND AND GRAB A HUGE SAVING ON LOUNGE SUITES, DINING SUITES, AND BOOKCASES - WE HAVE IT ALL - TAKANINI TRADERS 211 GREAT SOUTH RD AND PUKEKOHE TRADERS 33 NELSON ST PUKEKOHE - OPEN ALL WEEKEND**
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Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and … View moreLearn with us!
Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, education, humanities, indigenous studies, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, radio broadcasting, sciences, marae centred learning and much more! With delivery available at multiple sites and some with online delivery we invite you to find out more.
It isn’t too late to enrol! Contact us now
Take advantage of the King's Birthday Bed Sale now and treat yourself to the luxury you deserve. Get up to 65% off on NZ made Beds & Mattresses plus 🚚𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲*🚚 😍
*Apply Code (KING23) to your cart for … View moreTake advantage of the King's Birthday Bed Sale now and treat yourself to the luxury you deserve. Get up to 65% off on NZ made Beds & Mattresses plus 🚚𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲*🚚 😍
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The shop will be closing at 1.00pm on Saturday for the long weekend.
Pop in between now and then for our half price books, peruse our selection of puzzles or find a jumper to keep warm.
Happy Kings Birthday weekend to everyone
Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, … View moreAnti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, having heat pumps set to lower than 21°C, cold laundry washes and having showers of less than five minutes.
Vote in our poll and share what you think of these energy-saving tips below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Remember rubbish and recycling collection times may change due to public holidays.
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Our shelves are chock-a-block with books, come in for a browse and pick up a couple at half price.
Auckland's train network is down and no trains are currently operating. Warnings are in place due to possible toxic smoke after a recent fire.
What you need to know:
- A large fire which broke out in the Auckland suburb of Favona overnight has been contained.
- Fire is causing a large … View moreAuckland's train network is down and no trains are currently operating. Warnings are in place due to possible toxic smoke after a recent fire.
What you need to know:
- A large fire which broke out in the Auckland suburb of Favona overnight has been contained.
- Fire is causing a large plume of toxic smoke and South Auckland residents were advised to close all windows and doors and wear a mask as a precaution. The wind has now changed and Greenlane, Ellerslie, Mt Wellington and Penrose are also affected.
- King's College in Ōtāhuhu is closed today due to the smoke.
- Auckland’s train network is completely down with KiwiRail asked to evacuate its control centre.
You can keep up to date with the status of the trains on the Auckland Transport website.
We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.
Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and … View moreWe have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.
Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel (RRP $52), the perfect combo to use on your skin after a good day out in the garden.
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.
Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.
Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.
Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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