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It is almost the weekend!

It is almost the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

3179 days ago

Manurewa Seniors' Scholarships

Lucy Prior from Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Applications are now open for the Manurewa Seniors' Scholarships. For more details and to apply click the link below.

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3180 days ago

It's open season for Pukekohe Netball Centre

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

It's open season for Pukekohe Netball Centre, which will kick off on Saturday. 
This year 1460 netballers will step onto the court each weekend, in a bid to be named the top of their grade. 
A total of 18 teams made the cut for Premier Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with six in each grade. … View more
It's open season for Pukekohe Netball Centre, which will kick off on Saturday. 
This year 1460 netballers will step onto the court each weekend, in a bid to be named the top of their grade. 
A total of 18 teams made the cut for Premier Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with six in each grade. The ...

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3180 days ago

Franklin woman Rebecca Parkinson makes the final cut for Miss Universe NZ competition

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Glenbrook's Rebecca Parkinson is in the running to be the next  Miss Universe New Zealand. 
The University of Auckland student was one of 200 other women in New Zealand who registered to be a part of the 2017 Miss Universe New Zealand competition.
Parkinson, 20,  who studies a Bachelor… View more
Glenbrook's Rebecca Parkinson is in the running to be the next  Miss Universe New Zealand. 
The University of Auckland student was one of 200 other women in New Zealand who registered to be a part of the 2017 Miss Universe New Zealand competition.
Parkinson, 20,  who studies a Bachelor of ...

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3180 days ago

Franklin Local Board Plan - have your say

Communications from Franklin Local Board

Would you agree to pay an additional charge (targeted rate) to fund local improvements or facilities? This is one of our ideas in our draft local board plan, and we want to know what you think. Visit www.shapeauckland.co.nz... or submit your feedback via our Facebook page and include the words … View moreWould you agree to pay an additional charge (targeted rate) to fund local improvements or facilities? This is one of our ideas in our draft local board plan, and we want to know what you think. Visit www.shapeauckland.co.nz... or submit your feedback via our Facebook page and include the words ‘Local Board Plan feedback’

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3180 days ago

Look out for tuber ladder fern

Communications Team from Auckland Council

It may look like a harmless native fern, but tuber ladder fern can take over your garden, crowding out other plants.

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3182 days ago

Muscovy ducks

Tereza from Waiuku

Hi, does anyone have a male Muscovy duck they would like to re-home? My three females would be pretty grateful :)

3181 days ago

Setting a new record

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

We’re on a mission to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest human image of a bicycle!

Keep an eye out on our social media channels for live updates from 11am Friday.

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3181 days ago

Have your say: Election signs bylaw

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

AT proposes amending the election signs bylaw to clarify controls around how they are displayed. Give your feedback on the proposed changes by 26 June.

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3181 days ago

60+ murals in South Auckland

We've worked on over 60+ murals in South Auckland with different schools, organisations and individuals.

We ♥ working with the community to beautify tagging hot spots like this Ferguson mural.

Report graffiti by emailing graffiti@mbct.org.nz or phone us on 0800 END TAGS and we’ll … View more
We've worked on over 60+ murals in South Auckland with different schools, organisations and individuals.

We ♥ working with the community to beautify tagging hot spots like this Ferguson mural.

Report graffiti by emailing graffiti@mbct.org.nz or phone us on 0800 END TAGS and we’ll deal with it.

#BeautifulManukau #GraffitiRemoval #EndTags #Graffiti #Tagging #GraffitiServices #Murals #Art #Community #Beautification #Volunteer

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3186 days ago

This month we're asking Auckland...

The Team from Auckland Humanity Project

"How did you last show someone you care?"

Share your answer with us!

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3184 days ago

'You Might Be Surprised to Know' free exhibition

Linda from Waiuku

'You Might Be Surprised to Know' is a life story/photography project involving 20 of Franklin's older citizens (Franklin Local Board area). A free exhibition of their surprising short stories and photos will be held in the Old Op Shop, 83 Queen Street, Waiuku 16-18 June. See … View more'You Might Be Surprised to Know' is a life story/photography project involving 20 of Franklin's older citizens (Franklin Local Board area). A free exhibition of their surprising short stories and photos will be held in the Old Op Shop, 83 Queen Street, Waiuku 16-18 June. See www.facebook.com... for more details or the poster in the image attached. This project is supported and funded by the Franklin Local Board.

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3182 days ago

Queen's Birthday Honours

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Maurie Mac has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for his services to harness racing.

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3182 days ago

Newly beautified blank Chorus Cabinet in Waiuku

Local Artist Erna Van Der Wat beautified a blank Chorus Cabinet into an original art piece in the heart of Waiuku.

The Chorus Cabinet is relating to our recent Eye on Nature event's theme ‘Edibles – From the Ground to the Table’.

Erna is one of 5 artists who was selected through a … View more
Local Artist Erna Van Der Wat beautified a blank Chorus Cabinet into an original art piece in the heart of Waiuku.

The Chorus Cabinet is relating to our recent Eye on Nature event's theme ‘Edibles – From the Ground to the Table’.

Erna is one of 5 artists who was selected through a competition ran by Chorus and the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust early 2017.

This cabinet is right by a local childhood centre at 21 Hamilton Drive Waiuku, be sure to check it out if you are close by.

#BeautifulManukau #Art #Mural #GraffitiRemoval #ENDTAGS #CommunityProjects #SouthAucklandTalent

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3182 days ago

Look what we've won!

Acacia Cove Village

Last month we were awarded the best Active Ageing Programme in the Asia-Pacific region and we are still thrilled about it! Our award - winning programme's innovative approaches include free singing lessons, weight and resistance training, meditation, breathing and sleeping technique classes to… View moreLast month we were awarded the best Active Ageing Programme in the Asia-Pacific region and we are still thrilled about it! Our award - winning programme's innovative approaches include free singing lessons, weight and resistance training, meditation, breathing and sleeping technique classes to help you to continue to feel youthful.

The programme is designed to encourage residents who currently get little or no exercise to walk a few times each week and gradually build up their fitness and stamina. We'd love for you to get in touch with us about our programme.
See our website

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