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With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
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Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the… View moreWith changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Ever wondered what your rates are being spent on? Here is everything you need to know
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!
Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View moreLottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!
Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.
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.
Thankyou to everyone who voted!
It was a great show of support for your local electricity lines Trust.
The successful candidates are: Alan Eyes and Megan Matthews.
The Trustees wish to thank all Candidates who stood for election.
Looking for something to read - book specials continue this week so pop in and have a look.
Quiz night at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club. Come as a single, or make up your own team. Gail is a well-known quiz mistress and is sure to make it a fun night. This is one of the prizes so you can get your garden into shape for the summer, a kind donation from Mitre 10 Mega and it is in aid of … View moreQuiz night at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club. Come as a single, or make up your own team. Gail is a well-known quiz mistress and is sure to make it a fun night. This is one of the prizes so you can get your garden into shape for the summer, a kind donation from Mitre 10 Mega and it is in aid of the Bursary BPW Franklin gives to a women going into tertiary education next year. See you there! Tickets available from tickets@bpwfranklin.org.nz Cost $10 each or pay for a table of six $55.
Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!
This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues … View moreSpoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!
This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues delivered weekly straight to their home. Offer available until 2 September 2023.
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for a short length of Bamboo to do some crafts with. It has to be clean and between 6cm and 8cm in width. I can cut it to fit in my boot of car. Many Thanks. (Vernon - 021 577 733 Ngatea)
WHO CAN VOTE? Whether you rent or own - you can vote!
DID YOU KNOW? +++ Counties Energy is 100% Consumer owned? +++
Counties Energy is your local lines company that supplies your electricity and is owned by Counties Energy Trust.
LOVE your local energy lines Trust? VOTE for 2 Candidates ...
… View moreWHO CAN VOTE? Whether you rent or own - you can vote!
DID YOU KNOW? +++ Counties Energy is 100% Consumer owned? +++
Counties Energy is your local lines company that supplies your electricity and is owned by Counties Energy Trust.
LOVE your local energy lines Trust? VOTE for 2 Candidates ...
The voting papers in your mailbox have your unique access code and password so that you can VOTE online!
= = = Voting closes at 12 noon on Saturday, 5th August = = =
The UV handy vacuum will suit all of your soft equipment at home , not only for bedding , for example couch, carpet, clothing, rug etc, everything could touch skin , will be all available. but definitely not recommended for the home rubbish please
Come and have fun tonight Wednesday 8pm at Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St. Pay at the door. Cash $10 ea. Make up a team of 6 or come and join another winning team. Who has knowledge they can pool with others and willing to pit their wits against them!
Keeping your dentures sparkling isn't hard but there are sensible ways to do it - and not so sensible. What do you think the right way to do it is?
(Contact us - The Denture Man - if you have questions about dentures. We'd love to hear from you.)
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View moreHi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.
With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?
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