Karaka, Papakura

580 days ago

Pukekohe IHC Op Shop - Shoes

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

Red dot end of season summer shoes all $2 pair. Everyday wear shoes from $5 pair, There is a great range as we’ve had some lovely donations recently. Pop in and try some on.

Negotiable

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581 days ago

Free Repairs - show some tlc to your favourite things

Chelsea from Pukekohe

Our wonderful volunteers are back SAT 29th APRIL with their skills to help you repair your favourite broken things, keeping them out of landfill.

This is free event made possible with the help of some amazing local folks who offer their knowledge and skills. Sit alongside enjoying a cuppa while … View more
Our wonderful volunteers are back SAT 29th APRIL with their skills to help you repair your favourite broken things, keeping them out of landfill.

This is free event made possible with the help of some amazing local folks who offer their knowledge and skills. Sit alongside enjoying a cuppa while you learn about the art of repair

Saturday 29th April, 10am to 1pm. At Waiuku Zero Waste, 5 Hosking Place.

We can help repair:
* Bikes!!! We will have the emerging Waiuku Pedlars folks meeting here. Bring your bike for a quick service and come for a chat.
* Small electrical items - toasters, fans, lamps,
* Clothes mending - patch repairs, hemming, and other textile sewing
* Wooden furniture & toys- our workshop will be open for small item repairs such as a broken chair leg, kids toys that need a bit of tlc
* Quartz Clock repairs
* Tool sharpening - garden & hand tools
* Other general items - bring them along and we'll see if we can fix them!

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584 days ago

What's top of mind for this year's election?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The 2023 General Election is to be held on Saturday 14th October 2023 - that's less than 6 months until you make your vote!
In the lead up to the election, what issues are you most wanting to hear from parties and their candidates about?

Type NFP if you want your comments excluded from … View more
The 2023 General Election is to be held on Saturday 14th October 2023 - that's less than 6 months until you make your vote!
In the lead up to the election, what issues are you most wanting to hear from parties and their candidates about?

Type NFP if you want your comments excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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581 days ago

Parole Review Process

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Did you know the Government presently does not address the challenges victims face during the parole review process, by amongst other things ensuring the Victim Notification Register accurately notifies victims or their delegated contact person, of parole hearings, even if the victim has since … View moreDid you know the Government presently does not address the challenges victims face during the parole review process, by amongst other things ensuring the Victim Notification Register accurately notifies victims or their delegated contact person, of parole hearings, even if the victim has since died?
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight with your story to the resolution which will be discussed at the BPW National Conference taking place in Kaitaia from April 28th.
Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.

581 days ago

Last chance to win this home!

Heart Foundation

It’s your last chance to win this brand-new,, fully-furnished home located just north of Auckland in the stunning beachside town of Mangawhai.

Valued at over $1.4 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand-new home features three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and boasts an … View more
It’s your last chance to win this brand-new,, fully-furnished home located just north of Auckland in the stunning beachside town of Mangawhai.

Valued at over $1.4 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand-new home features three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and boasts an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or even sell it. Tickets only $15 – get in quick and purchase more tickets today.
Find out more

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582 days ago

Renumeration of Early Childhood educators

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

BPW wishes to recognise the essential service provided by early childhood educators by introducing improved remuneration aligning the pay rates for early childhood centre and home educators with kindergarten educators.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight with your story… View more
BPW wishes to recognise the essential service provided by early childhood educators by introducing improved remuneration aligning the pay rates for early childhood centre and home educators with kindergarten educators.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight with your story to the resolution which will be discussed at the BPW National Conference taking place in Kaitaia.

Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.

582 days ago

Incentive for beneficiaries to move to independence

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Should the New Zealand Government significantly increase the abatement threshold for welfare recipients and tie it to minimum wage increases to support women and their families to transition to employment or self-employment. The current abatement threshold provides limited work incentives for … View moreShould the New Zealand Government significantly increase the abatement threshold for welfare recipients and tie it to minimum wage increases to support women and their families to transition to employment or self-employment. The current abatement threshold provides limited work incentives for beneficiaries and in many cases acts as a deterrent to moving to independence.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight with your story to the resolution which will be discussed at the BPW National Conference taking place in Kaitaia.

Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.

582 days ago

Social Welfare -

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Should the Govt individualise social welfare and address the system’s reliance on an outdated notion of families having a primary breadwinner, by amongst other things, bringing the couple rate of a benefit closer to double the single rate.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add… View more
Should the Govt individualise social welfare and address the system’s reliance on an outdated notion of families having a primary breadwinner, by amongst other things, bringing the couple rate of a benefit closer to double the single rate.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight with your story to the resolution which will be discussed at the BPW National Conference taking place in Kaitaia .

Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.

582 days ago

Keep your community clean

Auckland Council

If you see illegal dumping, report it. 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867).

Donate or dispose of your items properly. Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000.
Find out more

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586 days ago

Garage Sale, Pukekohe Anglican Church

Cecily from Pukekohe

8am Saturday April 15, on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St. Household goods, furniture, appliances, Op Shop, toys and books. DVD special $1 for 2, CDs make a donation. All Welcome!

582 days ago

SAMSUNG VS APPLE

The Team from NZ Compare

The comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!

Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of … View more
The comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!

Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of Samsung and Apple now with this easy guide.

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583 days ago

Disabled Learners should have the same opportunities as able bodied students?

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Should the Government ensure that disabled learners thrive in New Zealand schools by implementing the recommendations of the Education Review Office report Thriving at School? Education for Disabled Learners in Schools. Come and make sure we get this resolution passed for further debate.
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Should the Government ensure that disabled learners thrive in New Zealand schools by implementing the recommendations of the Education Review Office report Thriving at School? Education for Disabled Learners in Schools. Come and make sure we get this resolution passed for further debate.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight to the resolution with your story.
Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Speaker: Remits for conference.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.

583 days ago

Pay Parity will go some way to alleviating poverty.

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Would you like to see the alleviation of poverty, particularly for Māori and Pasifika women, disadvantaged by pay parity issues. For every $1 a Pākehā man earns, a Pākehā woman earns 89c; an Asian man and a Māori man earn 86c; an Asian woman earns 83c; a Pacific man and a Māori woman earn … View moreWould you like to see the alleviation of poverty, particularly for Māori and Pasifika women, disadvantaged by pay parity issues. For every $1 a Pākehā man earns, a Pākehā woman earns 89c; an Asian man and a Māori man earn 86c; an Asian woman earns 83c; a Pacific man and a Māori woman earn 81c; and a Pacific woman earns 75c. Is this fair? Come and add your story
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight to the resolution with your story.

Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.

583 days ago

Student nurses need financial support when sent to other centres, than those they live in.

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Should the government better support student Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals through improvements (including but not limited to) Reimbursing students for costs incurred by work placement training.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight to the resolution … View more
Should the government better support student Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals through improvements (including but not limited to) Reimbursing students for costs incurred by work placement training.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight to the resolution with your story.

Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Speaker: Remits for conference. Your story may well add weight to the submission.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.

583 days ago

Massive Garage Sale

Alison from Pukekohe

Franklin Hospice will be having a huge garage sale on 29 April 10am-2pm. Loads of clothes, plants, baking and bric-a-brac.
29 Hall Street, Pukekohe.
All funds raised go towards the running of Franklin Hospice.

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