Franklin Speed dating
Would you like to meet that some one special, maybe meet your Soul mate, Find some one to share outings with, or just new friends and have fun for a couple of hours, Have you thought about Speed Dating?
Our first speed dating Event Lorraine Ward-Allen . . and I organized before Christmas at Ed st pub Pukekohe was successful, with some of the men and women going out on dates, one relationship started that we are aware of, and 1 friendship started. We are planning on having 3 more Speed dating events ........Feb 21st, for 35 - 50 year old...............March 14th, 50 - 64 year old......... April 4th 25 - 35 year olds...... all upstairs at Ed st Pub Pukekohe for more information please message us 😊 $40.00 a ticket which includes a $10.00 drink Voucher on arrival and finger food at half time, 7 :15 pm arrival and 7:30 pm start
If we have younger/different ages that are interested it is possible for us to run more speed dating events during the week depends on interest. We will be keeping numbers at no more than 12 Males and 12 Females, so very important to Book your place, you never know who you may meet if you take a chance.
Franklin is a large area and we are committed to make Franklin speed dating a success, we can only do this with your support. Give it a go, what have you got to loose, and maybe everything to gain.
Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!
Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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52.3% Human-centred experience and communication
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15.2% Critical thinking
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29.7% Resilience and adaptability
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2.8% Other - I will share below!
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