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Embroidery Exhibition
An Exhibition by the Counties Embroidery Guild
05 November - 25 November
Community Gallery space Franklin Arts Centre
This exhibition features the work of local embroiderers who are members of the Counties Embroiderers’ Guild Inc. based in South Auckland.
The … View moreEmbroidery Exhibition
An Exhibition by the Counties Embroidery Guild
05 November - 25 November
Community Gallery space Franklin Arts Centre
This exhibition features the work of local embroiderers who are members of the Counties Embroiderers’ Guild Inc. based in South Auckland.
The Counties Embroiderers’ Guild Inc. is a branch of the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers’ Guild Inc. (ANZEG) and provides an opportunity for new and experienced embroiderers to share and learn needlecraft and embroidery techniques.
This Embroidery Exhibition will demonstrate a variety of embroidery techniques both traditional and contemporary with the opportunity to “Have A Go” on Saturday 22nd November.
The Counties Embroiderers’ Guild Inc. meets at two venues in South Auckland each month.
1st Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 am at Ngāti Tamaoho, 128 Hingaia Road, Karaka
2nd Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 12 noon at St Andrews Anglican Church Hall, 43 Queen Street,
Pukekohe with a “Stitch and Chat” session following the meeting from 12 to 2:30 pm (bring your lunch)
Our Guild welcomes new members and our members will be present at the Exhibition each day to
discuss the exhibits and work of our Guild.
Young at Art student exhibition 2025
15th October - 03 November
Community Gallery Space, Franklin Arts Centre
This is an exhibition for all the Young at Art students from Term time or Holiday workshops. An opportunity to present their achievements from our classes and workshops over the … View moreYoung at Art student exhibition 2025
15th October - 03 November
Community Gallery Space, Franklin Arts Centre
This is an exhibition for all the Young at Art students from Term time or Holiday workshops. An opportunity to present their achievements from our classes and workshops over the last year, be proud of their work and stand up tall.
Exhibition Opening Party: Thursday 16th October, 4.00pm – 5.30pm: We would love all our students and families to attend the opening if possible. Please feel free to invite family and friends along, they will be more than welcome. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
*Please RSVP if you will be attending our opening so we can gather numbers on anna@youngatart.co.nz. Any questions please feel free to contact us.
Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings, and to take caution when on the roads ⚠️
Parts of the Waikato District area are experiencing significant weather conditions, with reports of flooding, large slips, and trees across roads.
Please limit yourself to essential … View morePolice are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings, and to take caution when on the roads ⚠️
Parts of the Waikato District area are experiencing significant weather conditions, with reports of flooding, large slips, and trees across roads.
Please limit yourself to essential travel only and allow for extra time for your journey.
Reducing speed, using headlights and windscreen wipers, and watching your visibility will also ensure a safe trip.
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Note: There is flooding and a number of slips on State Highway 3 just north of Awakino in the Awakino Gorge. This has made the road impassable in places, and Police there are aware of some vehicles that are unable to move as a result.
Motorists are urged not to travel through the Gorge area until the slips can be cleared and the road made safe by contractors who are on scene.
✨ 50% OFF LINEN AND GLASSWARE ✨
Come in TOMORROW to snag a bargain!
🏃🏻♀️ Be quick, stock is limited!
📍 Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop, 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
🗓️ Open 9.30am - 4pm — don’t miss it!
Excludes home decor, ornaments and selected glassware items.
Our CBDs have been making headlines lately – they’re not quite the bustling hearts of our cities they once were, with more people flocking to malls instead. The big question is, what do you think should be the focus of a revitalised city centre?
🍴🛍️🎉💼
Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!
Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
Why spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your spot at Awatere today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.
Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $10,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first … View moreWhy spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your spot at Awatere today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.
Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $10,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first year’s weekly fees free*.
Ready to escape? Call our Retirement Limbo Hotline on 0800 920 002.
*Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply. Visit retirementlimbo.co.nz for full T&Cs.
🧥👖 Only 2 more sleeps until our FILL A BAG FOR A GOLD COIN event! 👕👔
🗓 Date: This Sunday, 12th October
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Pukekohe Hill School Hall
Spring is here, and we’re having a clear-out — assorted ladies’, men’s, and children’s … View more🧥👖 Only 2 more sleeps until our FILL A BAG FOR A GOLD COIN event! 👕👔
🗓 Date: This Sunday, 12th October
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Pukekohe Hill School Hall
Spring is here, and we’re having a clear-out — assorted ladies’, men’s, and children’s clothes.
We simply don’t have the space to store it all, so we’re offering you the chance to grab a bargain!
Join us on Sunday, 12th October, and fill a bag with clothing for just a gold coin donation!
What to bring:
💰A gold coin
🛍A bag to fill with clothes!
Come early for the best picks, and feel good knowing you’re helping us make room, supporting the local community — and making fashion more sustainable!
We hope to see you there!
To celebrate 20 fantastic years in business and to thank the community for supporting our local business, we are giving away a STIHL hedge trimmer and grass cutter. To enter, go to the contact page on our website and enter STIHL in the message box.
Entries must be from the Franklin area, and the … View moreTo celebrate 20 fantastic years in business and to thank the community for supporting our local business, we are giving away a STIHL hedge trimmer and grass cutter. To enter, go to the contact page on our website and enter STIHL in the message box.
Entries must be from the Franklin area, and the winner will be announced on 31 October.
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October, 10am - 2pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
… View more🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
🚗 Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
🚙 Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
🚗 Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
🚙 Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
🚗 If the vehicle is keyless, ‘keys’ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
🚙 Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so you’ll know if you see something that doesn’t seem right.
Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.
If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.
Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers
For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.
Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
… View moreFinancial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
How to avoid scams involving hacked social media accounts:
- When approached by your family or friends on social media talking about investment opportunities, be wary.
- Consider contacting the loved one by other means toverify their identity, such as by phone.
- Be careful when anyone or any platform requires advance payments to withdraw funds.
The Neighbourly team has been diving into a big question: should our curiosity take us up into space or down into the ocean?
It’s wild to think that more people have walked on the Moon than have reached the deepest point of the sea. Why is that?
Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!
Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for… View moreCupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!
Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for a donation, you’ll be part of a nationwide community making a real difference. Every cupcake counts so sign up today and help create a brighter future for animals in need.
Tomorrow is 'Thrifty Thursday!'
Come on in and see us tomorrow and buy any 6 items of clothing from our $4 everyday racks for just $10!!!
🤩 We are open from 9:30am - 4pm 🤩
📍 Located at 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
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