Karaka, Papakura

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Rejuvenate or refresh the colour of concrete inside or out with Resene ConcreteWash, a wash of sheer colour that can help to warm up the look of concrete without the need to replace it.

1394 days ago

Your insider guide to the best camping in Auckland’s regional parks

The Team from Auckland Council

You could wake up to the sound of tūī in lush native bush or spend a night next to the beach with a view of crashing waves and powdery white sands. Start planning your summer adventure now.
#AKLSummerisCalling

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1394 days ago

ABBEYFIELDS

Virginia from Pukekohe

Have you heard of Abbeyfield? www.abbeyfield.co.nz... it is an alternative to the many developing/developed retirement homes built for the wealthy. There are many people in our society who will not be able to afford the capital outlay for these retirement homes but may want to be in a friendly … View moreHave you heard of Abbeyfield? www.abbeyfield.co.nz... it is an alternative to the many developing/developed retirement homes built for the wealthy. There are many people in our society who will not be able to afford the capital outlay for these retirement homes but may want to be in a friendly community as they age. Abbeyfield has some answers and it would be a welcome addition to the choices available in Franklin. Are there people in Franklin who would like to set up a group to investigate the possibilities of building an Abbeyfield home in Franklin. Please contact me if you are interested in progressing this idea.

1395 days ago

Hey Neighbours! Has your KiwiSaver balance changed lately?

The Team from NZ Compare

Your KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!

You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!

Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks… View more
Your KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!

You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!

Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks to Money Compare and get some control back.

Money Compare is a quick and easy tool to help you Compare KiwiSaver plans, Insurance and Loans and Credit Cards. Like our other comparison brands it will help you find the best financial solution or provider in NZ to suit your needs and budget.

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1395 days ago

Red Hot Deals mailer out now!

Heathcote Appliances

Heathcotes’ Red Hot Deals mailer is out now! Shop hot deals on TV, Audio, Kitchen and Laundry, IT, Beds and more in store and online!

Plus, every $100 spent will give you one entry into the draw to win a Volkswagen Tiguan Sport Edition!*

Come and see us in store or shop online at … View more
Heathcotes’ Red Hot Deals mailer is out now! Shop hot deals on TV, Audio, Kitchen and Laundry, IT, Beds and more in store and online!

Plus, every $100 spent will give you one entry into the draw to win a Volkswagen Tiguan Sport Edition!*

Come and see us in store or shop online at www.heathcotes.co.nz!

The Heathcotes team

*Terms and Conditions apply. View full promotion terms and conditions here.
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1395 days ago

FREE STUDENT DESK

Carolyn from Clarks Beach - Waiau Pa

Free timber student desk, good size for homework - (Width = 90cm, Height = 75cm, Depth = 33cm). Please phone Carolyn on 0273835852

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1397 days ago

Learn new skills, unlock your future.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help develop your skill set with one of our courses in Team Leadership, Administration & Technology, Money Management, Smart Steps to Buisness or Business Project Management.

Enrolments are now open with classes … View more
Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help develop your skill set with one of our courses in Team Leadership, Administration & Technology, Money Management, Smart Steps to Buisness or Business Project Management.

Enrolments are now open with classes starting in March. Don’t miss out! Enrol today.
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1400 days ago

Jobs to do? Borrow the right tools

Chelsea Kitzen from Waiuku Community Workshop

Hey Franklin, we have a Tool Library based at Waiuku Zero Waste where you can borrow power tools and more instead of buying. How does it work? Join through a low-cost membership to borrow diy tools and gardening equipment. We want our community to repair, upcycle and keep things from landfill by … View moreHey Franklin, we have a Tool Library based at Waiuku Zero Waste where you can borrow power tools and more instead of buying. How does it work? Join through a low-cost membership to borrow diy tools and gardening equipment. We want our community to repair, upcycle and keep things from landfill by sharing. We're now here Saturday mornings 9am to 12pm. Find out more through the link.

1398 days ago

Draft Regional Parks Management Plan

The Team from Auckland Council

Last 2 weeks to have your say on the Draft Regional Parks Management Plan.
Find out more by clicking on 'Read More'.
#AKHaveYourSay

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1398 days ago

An amazing water front property in Auckland priced well below average house in Auckland, EG $1,1000.00

Barb from Waiuku

www.trademe.co.nz...
check this out, yes I can sell privately, if interested please ring me
0221691441

Price: $1,100,000

1399 days ago

Tipsy pot tower

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takanini

Brighten up any garden corner, balcony or deck; paint pots using Resene paints and plantwith perennial herbs or cascading flowers. Find out how to create your own.

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1399 days ago

Business wanted to buy

Phil from Pukekohe

One-person business. Must have a cash flow. Anything considered.

Price: $5,000

1399 days ago

Wasp Wipeout is back!

Wasp Wipeout

This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.

If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s … View more
This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.

If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s Givealittle page is now live and we’re aiming to fundraise $25,000 for the Tasman Environment Trust. All money raised will go towards the purchase of bait and bait stations to continue and expand wasp control operations.

Find out more about this destructive pest by reading through our new interactive feature on Stuff which explores the tools we have in the fight to rid wasps from New Zealand for good.
Read More

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1399 days ago

INVITATION to BPW Franklin dinner

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Date Feb 23rd
Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Award of the BPW Franklin Education Bursary.
Cost: $30
Contact: bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com to book and obtain bank account details for payment by Sunday 20th Feb.
Visitors/guests are welcome to attend and… View more
Date Feb 23rd
Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Award of the BPW Franklin Education Bursary.
Cost: $30
Contact: bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com to book and obtain bank account details for payment by Sunday 20th Feb.
Visitors/guests are welcome to attend and to join in the celebration of this person’s success and to hear of her future plans.

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1401 days ago

Poll: How should our kerbside rubbish collection services be paid for?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland Council is looking to scrap bin tags in parts of Auckland.

The bin tags – or a pay as you throw (PAYT) system – were rolled out in West Auckland, Papakura and on the North Shore between 2017 and 2018.

Rather than paying for kerbside rubbish collection as … View more
Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland Council is looking to scrap bin tags in parts of Auckland.

The bin tags – or a pay as you throw (PAYT) system – were rolled out in West Auckland, Papakura and on the North Shore between 2017 and 2018.

Rather than paying for kerbside rubbish collection as part of their rates, residents in these areas purchase bin tags from supermarkets, council service centres and libraries, and attach them to their bin on rubbish collection day.

The bin tags were part of the council’s strategy to achieve its goal of zero waste to landfill by 2040, with one standard sized bin (120L, bin tag cost $4.25) fitting the equivalent of, and removing the need for, two plastic rubbish bags.

The council had planned on rolling out this system across the entire region, however it now believes it is too expensive to operate and lacks the financial incentive needed to make people reduce their waste.

Now, it is proposing to move the entire region to a rates-funded collection service, with the choice of three rubbish bin sizes to cater to different household needs and costs.

If the proposal to goes ahead, it is estimated Aucklanders will pay $314 per year for their rubbish, recycling and inorganic collection. Including food scraps collection, this will cost $375.

If the entire region moves to a PAYT system, it is expected each household would spend $353 on bin tags each year, or $415 including food scraps collection. This estimate is based on the current average collection rate of a household with a standard 120L bin.

Consultation on the matter will begin on February 28. So, what do you think should happen?

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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How should our kerbside rubbish collection services be paid for?
  • 34.6% Bin tags make me consider what I send to landfill
    34.6% Complete
  • 40.2% Rates-funded collection is easier than using bin tags
    40.2% Complete
  • 19.9% Rates-funded collection, but bin tags available for those with little waste
    19.9% Complete
  • 5.4% Undecided - tell us in the comments
    5.4% Complete
784 votes
1400 days ago

Love food, hate waste? Apply for a grant today

The Team from Auckland Council

Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?

We’re giving away $50,000 to help Aucklanders make it happen.

Apply for a grant now: bit.ly...
Applications are open until 28 February.

Find out more about the … View more
Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?

We’re giving away $50,000 to help Aucklanders make it happen.

Apply for a grant now: bit.ly...
Applications are open until 28 February.

Find out more about the grants: bit.ly...

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