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Franklin's first electric vehicle fast charger has officially opened to the public.
The charger is in the Tobin St car park beside Countdown in Pukekohe, and can fully charge a vehicle in around 20 minutes.
Counties Power was granted $50,000 funding from the Energy Efficiency … View moreFranklin's first electric vehicle fast charger has officially opened to the public.
The charger is in the Tobin St car park beside Countdown in Pukekohe, and can fully charge a vehicle in around 20 minutes.
Counties Power was granted $50,000 funding from the Energy Efficiency Conservation ...
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Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.
The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View moreAfghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.
The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.
A Waikato mum-of-eight has qualified for the Natural Universe bodybuilding championships. Running o…
For the 12th year running, around 100 exhibitors and 2000 visitors will join together for the Franklin Positive Ageing Expo - taking to the Pukekohe Indian Association Hall this October.
Alongside health, social services and medical displays there will also be entertainment and a wide range of … View moreFor the 12th year running, around 100 exhibitors and 2000 visitors will join together for the Franklin Positive Ageing Expo - taking to the Pukekohe Indian Association Hall this October.
Alongside health, social services and medical displays there will also be entertainment and a wide range of ...
Getting on the housing ladder is increasingly difficult for many people. However, if you are one of the lucky ones, being the owner of your own home grants certain privileges. At Geneva we reward a homeowner’s hard work and good fortune by granting almost guaranteed approval on some of the best … View moreGetting on the housing ladder is increasingly difficult for many people. However, if you are one of the lucky ones, being the owner of your own home grants certain privileges. At Geneva we reward a homeowner’s hard work and good fortune by granting almost guaranteed approval on some of the best loan rates we offer.
Save more on fees and make bulk re-payments against your loan without any penalties. Home renovations, debt consolidation and car purchase loans suddenly make a lot more sense. Contact us today and see how being a homeowner can really help you.
I have a number (30 or 40?) of green bamboo stakes to give away. All greenery has been removed. Various lengths and diameters just waiting for the tomatoes and beans to clamber up them.
You will need a trailer. They are in Tuakau.
Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!
Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive… View moreThanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!
Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive $40 discount only for Neighbourly members.
To claim your discount, simply go to Ring.com and purchase a Video Doorbell or Security Camera. During the checkout process, enter promo code NEIGHBOURLY40 to save $40 on your new device. The promo code will expire on August 31, so be sure to redeem it soon. Limit two per household.
Ring sends alerts to your phone, tablet and PC whenever motion is detected. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. With Ring, you’ll never miss another visitor. Because with Ring, you’re always home.
Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose … View moreSaturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose these products, you’re helping to protect forests and the animals that call them home. Find out more.
Ruby is a 14-year-old Golden Retriever who was handed into Council's animal shelter in Henderson. It can be tough finding a home for older dogs, but within minutes of the Auckland Council Animal Shelters team posting her photo online, they were overwhelmed with adoption offers.
We've … View moreRuby is a 14-year-old Golden Retriever who was handed into Council's animal shelter in Henderson. It can be tough finding a home for older dogs, but within minutes of the Auckland Council Animal Shelters team posting her photo online, they were overwhelmed with adoption offers.
We've got a bunch of hard working people in our animal shelters. It's work that often goes unnoticed and I want to thank our staff for their efforts.
Stephen Donald has gone straight into Counties Manukau team, just a week after returning to the province.
The former All Black has been named at second-five for Saturday night's game against Auckland in Pukekohe, with Baden Kerr playing at No 10.
Kerr is also returning to the Steelers … View moreStephen Donald has gone straight into Counties Manukau team, just a week after returning to the province.
The former All Black has been named at second-five for Saturday night's game against Auckland in Pukekohe, with Baden Kerr playing at No 10.
Kerr is also returning to the Steelers after two ...
Would they be interested in being part of our Youth Advisory Group? Registrations of interest have opened for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education.
Encourage them to register their interest for this exciting opportunity to have a say in our education system. … View moreWould they be interested in being part of our Youth Advisory Group? Registrations of interest have opened for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education.
Encourage them to register their interest for this exciting opportunity to have a say in our education system. Register here today
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Just four months into Auckland's Housing First project we have housed 150 homeless people including 57 children. It's a great start but the challenge of growing homelessness is huge.
Housing First is a joint initiative of NGOs, Council and central government. It works on the principle… View moreJust four months into Auckland's Housing First project we have housed 150 homeless people including 57 children. It's a great start but the challenge of growing homelessness is huge.
Housing First is a joint initiative of NGOs, Council and central government. It works on the principle that we can't solve the problems of people while they are on the streets.
We need first to provide them with stable, permanent healthy homes and then build wrap around social services to deal with the problems which caused them to be homeless. That means tackling problems like mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction and relationship breakdowns.
As elsewhere, this approach is working in Auckland with most people staying in the homes we have helped them into.
At a wider level we are working through the Mayoral Housing Task Force recommendations to try to build housing at a rate that matches demand. That will help contain house price inflation which creates affordability and homelessness.
A meeting will be held in Tuakau today to discuss future endeavours for the town, including whether or not the community needs a recreational centre.
What else do you think the town needs?
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