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2787 days ago

Poll: Fuel tax hits Franklin

Reporter Franklin County News

Hi all, the Auckland fuel has come to Franklin, with those north of Pukekohe paying more at the pump. However, those lucky few south of Taukau and Pokeno are missing out.

How do you guys feel about the tax?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Fuel tax hits Franklin
  • 55.6% It sucks!
    55.6% Complete
  • 22.2% It doesn't affect me.
    22.2% Complete
  • 22.2% I'll be going out of my way to avoid it.
    22.2% Complete
27 votes
2788 days ago

How to beat Auckland's new regional fuel tax

Reporter Stuff

Hi Aucklanders,

The new regional fuel tax has come into effect, pushing the price of fuel up an extra 11.5c a litre at some pumps.

The revenue has been earmarked to improve Auckland’s roads and public transport, but the new tax has divided opinion.

Will the new tax change your driving … View more
Hi Aucklanders,

The new regional fuel tax has come into effect, pushing the price of fuel up an extra 11.5c a litre at some pumps.

The revenue has been earmarked to improve Auckland’s roads and public transport, but the new tax has divided opinion.

Will the new tax change your driving and transport habits? Will you take public transport more often, carpool, or change where you fill up?

Here's some tips to beat the new regional fuel tax.

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2788 days ago

School Holidays Soon!!!

Duty Manager from Cinema 3 Pukekohe

Its almost time for school holidays and we are already getting bookings in for the week!! We do advise as it is a very busy period for us. That you book in advance to have secured seats :)

2806 days ago

Poll: To clamp or not to clamp

Reporter Franklin County News

A grieving mother had her car clamped minutes after giving a statement about her dead son at Henderson Police Station.

Her friend called the clamping company to ask for sympathy but they wouldn't have a bar of it.

What do you think? Should she be let off?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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To clamp or not to clamp
  • 88.6% She should get a break.
    88.6% Complete
  • 11.4% Rules are rules.
    11.4% Complete
35 votes
2791 days ago

Auckland overnight motorway closures

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from July 1-7. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from July 1-7. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. Click here to check the dates and locations.

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. During these times, please follow the signposted detours.

Source: NZTA
Image: Stuff

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2791 days ago

Have your say on the Facility Partnerships Policy

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council has released a new draft Facility Partnerships Policy which focuses on delivering more community facilities and building stronger partnerships with community organisations.

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2791 days ago

Furry Fridays - so cute!

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Dogs are happiness on four legs. Their lives are about finding joy and having fun, and if the current moment isn't exactly fun - bathtime, maybe - then it's tolerable because after it's over, there's bound to be fun later.
A dog's happiness makes us happy. And that makes … View more
Dogs are happiness on four legs. Their lives are about finding joy and having fun, and if the current moment isn't exactly fun - bathtime, maybe - then it's tolerable because after it's over, there's bound to be fun later.
A dog's happiness makes us happy. And that makes them happy, and the whole glorious cycle starts again. What makes your four-legged friend happy? Share with your neighbours here :) And happy Furry Friday!

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2792 days ago

How will the new 10-year transport plan affect you?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Auckland,

What do you think about the Government's new 10-year transport plan? Although the rest of the country is set to benefit from transport investment, it's a double-whammy for Aucklanders. Locals will now have to face petrol price hikes as well as the newly approved regional … View more
Hey Auckland,

What do you think about the Government's new 10-year transport plan? Although the rest of the country is set to benefit from transport investment, it's a double-whammy for Aucklanders. Locals will now have to face petrol price hikes as well as the newly approved regional fuel tax.

How will this affect you and your family? Are you for or against the new plan? Will the petrol price hikes force you to use more public transport? Let us know in the replies!

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2792 days ago

80 cube m of pine mulch

Simon from Pukekohe

80 cubic m of pine mulch, ready for the garden or calf sheds. Need to have a loading vehicle, no small purchasers

Price: $5

2792 days ago

If you're flying today - you might be delayed

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Passengers travelling on all flights at Auckland Airport domestic terminal were off-loaded from their planes after a security breach this morning.

Aviation Security has started re-screening passengers but there will be flight delays. Please check with your airline to see whether your flight is … View more
Passengers travelling on all flights at Auckland Airport domestic terminal were off-loaded from their planes after a security breach this morning.

Aviation Security has started re-screening passengers but there will be flight delays. Please check with your airline to see whether your flight is affected.

Read the full story here.
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