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Two competitions have been running on the sidelines of the usual Neighbourly activity and what better time to announce the lucky and well deserving winners than the week before Christmas!
- We joined forces with Electric Kiwi in order to hunt for a truly Awesome Neighbour. And we did just that,… View moreTwo competitions have been running on the sidelines of the usual Neighbourly activity and what better time to announce the lucky and well deserving winners than the week before Christmas!
- We joined forces with Electric Kiwi in order to hunt for a truly Awesome Neighbour. And we did just that, infact we found 4 incredible Neighbourly neighbours. Click here to see who won an Awesome Neighbour prize and read their Awesome story!
- We also teamed up with SuperValue to run the Christmas Survival Guide challenge. We asked Neighbourly members to tell us their Christmas Survival tip, click here to find out whose tip came out on top, to be selected to win a $100 SuperValue voucher.
Thank you. We don’t say those two words nearly enough. So at this busy time of year I want to make sure you hear them from us. It’s a great privilege to run a local newspaper. We’re there for all the joys and the frustrations of this area. We get to see our communities at their best and, … View moreThank you. We don’t say those two words nearly enough. So at this busy time of year I want to make sure you hear them from us. It’s a great privilege to run a local newspaper. We’re there for all the joys and the frustrations of this area. We get to see our communities at their best and, occasionally, when they’re struggling. But what is a highlight for us is getting to know you. So a big thank you to all our readers who support us. Thank you to all of you who contribute to this paper. We appreciate all the people who have told us their stories. And thank you to all our friends in businesses who support us with their advertising. 2017 has been a momentous year. But what has been on display too often in the news has been what divides us rather than what brings us together. So as we head off for Christmas, I hope we remember all the things that bind us together. Like friends and families and the great places we choose to live. Let’s be thankful for all the good things we have right here. Merry Christmas, happy holidays. And thank you.
Julie Kaio, News Director
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Wasps are a serious problem for people on picnics, but their effects on native insect populations are devastating. Last summer we embarked on an ambitious project to make a dent in the wasp population in the Nelson region. We fundraised and were able to lay 390km of bait lines in some of the … View moreWasps are a serious problem for people on picnics, but their effects on native insect populations are devastating. Last summer we embarked on an ambitious project to make a dent in the wasp population in the Nelson region. We fundraised and were able to lay 390km of bait lines in some of the region's most popular recreational areas, effectively making 10,000 hectares wasp free.
This summer we are delighted to announce we are expanding the programme to other parts of the country which are also affected by high wasp numbers. Vespex is laid in bait stations in late January and February when wasps change to a protein-based diet. It is of low toxicity and safe for bees. Results from last summer showed it has a 95%-99% success rate.
While a small amount of work is Government funded, we're going to raise more funds to get as many areas baited as possible, and we need your help. Go to our Popshop page to contribute to a wasp-free region
So join us in the battle. The more we raise the more areas we can cover.
After the sale of their two homes - together the Hamilton and Papakura/Franklin franchises have raised a whopping $309,346 for the Big Buddy charity! This money will help the new offices in both South Auckland and Hamilton and enable the organisation to increase the number of Big Buddies available … View moreAfter the sale of their two homes - together the Hamilton and Papakura/Franklin franchises have raised a whopping $309,346 for the Big Buddy charity! This money will help the new offices in both South Auckland and Hamilton and enable the organisation to increase the number of Big Buddies available to fatherless boys in these areas.
Below from the left we have Willie Apiata (VC) a Big Buddy ambassador, Jeff de Leeuw the Hamilton franchisee, Paul Burns the CEO of Big Buddy, Mike O’Meeghan the Papakura/Franklin franchisee and Travis Field the Chairman of the Big Buddy Trust. Thank you to everyone who helped make these auctions possible.
Hey neighbours!
We would love to see photos of some of the best Christmas lights in Franklin!
Add them in the comments below!
What street in Franklin is best dressed do you think?
Any super cool or unique decorations around?
Drive to the conditions, don't speed and stay safe over the festive season. Enjoy your holiday everyone! :)
If you’re planning an event on or in the water that could affect the normal operation of other vessels and water users in the area, you need to contact Harbourmaster on 09 362 0397.
Kia ora NZ Communities!
We've not been on Neighbourly much lately, but that will soon change!
We have a lot of exciting plans for 2018, including new workshops and new online presences.
If you'd like to know what we've been up to this year, take a look at our 2017 … View moreKia ora NZ Communities!
We've not been on Neighbourly much lately, but that will soon change!
We have a lot of exciting plans for 2018, including new workshops and new online presences.
If you'd like to know what we've been up to this year, take a look at our 2017 highlights: inspiringcommunities.org.nz....
Meri Kirihimete, Aotearoa! We look forward to working with and supporting you in 2018.
The IC team
Hi neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, safe holiday and healthy New Year! To find out what the right healthcare for you is during the holidays visit our website.
Hi neighbours – it's Kurt and the team, exciting news!! We’re open right through the holidays (except Christmas Day) and have heaps of great films on offer. We’ll be screening the animated features “Coco” and “Ferdinand”, and for all you Sci-Fi fans: “Star Wars: The Last … View moreHi neighbours – it's Kurt and the team, exciting news!! We’re open right through the holidays (except Christmas Day) and have heaps of great films on offer. We’ll be screening the animated features “Coco” and “Ferdinand”, and for all you Sci-Fi fans: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”. “The Rock” leads a stellar cast in: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”, and “The Greatest Showman” led by Hugh Jackman. We’ve also got “Pitch Perfect 3”.
Get out from the heat and into the aircon with a refreshing, cool beverage and a film. Enjoy the best ice-cream in the cinema world and if you want to choose your seats then book on our website or over the phone on (09) 237 0216.
See you at the movies!
Kurt & the Team
Pukekohe Cinema 3
Hey Neighbours!
If you weren't one of the lucky ones who were able to attend the 2017 Franklin's Finest People of the Year Awards on Thursday, you can have a look at this video!
It was a fantastic evening, and humbling to see so many amazing people in one place!
Scout Lodder's ability is advanced beyond her years, but she's not allowed to compete at a higher le…
Franklin's most generous, dedicated and inspiring people gathered on Thursday for the 2017 Franklin …
From Sunday 7 January 2018, as part of the next phase of works for the City Rail Link, some bus-stop locations and bus routes into the City for West Auckland bus routes and route 030 are changing.
Find out all you need to know on our website.
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