Pahurehure, Papakura

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320 days ago

Mindful makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takanini

Breathe new life into an old wooden cabinet with Resene paints. Find out how to revamp your own with our handy advice.

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321 days ago

Best Shows to Stream This Summer

The Team from NZ Compare

Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?

We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!

Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming … View more
Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?

We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!

Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming services just in time.

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322 days ago

Happy New Year from Ryman!

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you … View more
Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you started, try our free copy of the Ryman Guide that covers everything from living options to costs.

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324 days ago

Mosaic tile,

Phillipa from Conifer Grove

Brand new tiles ,
Brought far to many pickup conifer grove
Choose which colours you like
$20 each

Price: $60

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324 days ago

Timber Art Wall Clock

Brent from Opaheke

Stunning timber art wall clock, handmade from reclaimed native Matai timber. Small size (210mm diameter) fits perfectly into smaller spaces as a statement piece.

Hand made, hand painted and hand burnt (pyrography) New Zealand by SR&R. With the juxtaposition of natural timber, painting and … View more
Stunning timber art wall clock, handmade from reclaimed native Matai timber. Small size (210mm diameter) fits perfectly into smaller spaces as a statement piece.

Hand made, hand painted and hand burnt (pyrography) New Zealand by SR&R. With the juxtaposition of natural timber, painting and pyrography this clock will make a wall something special.

the timber this clock was made from used to line the walls of an old house in Palmerston North, and was saved from the fate of landfill!

Items made from reclaimed timber often have small imperfections and character marks - this only adds to their charm.

This is listed elsewhere for $89 - decided to offer to my neighbors for a discount :)

Price: $50

335 days ago

The Winner: NZ's Merriest Home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to Mark Williams of Tamatea who has won NZ's Merriest Home and our Neighbourly prize. Well deserved, Mark.

Mark and his family have decorated his home for 23 years and start preparing in about October each year. He has now shared some videos of his property that you can view… View more
Congratulations to Mark Williams of Tamatea who has won NZ's Merriest Home and our Neighbourly prize. Well deserved, Mark.

Mark and his family have decorated his home for 23 years and start preparing in about October each year. He has now shared some videos of his property that you can view - Inside and Out.

Thank you to all those who entered and made the season merry and bright!

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325 days ago

Sunday Star-Times Great Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand

Sunday Star Times

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to win a … View more
Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to win a $100 Mitre 10 gift card, with a total of $5,000 worth of gift cards up for grabs. The more answers you enter in correctly, the higher your chance of walking away with a Mitre 10 gift card this summer. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.

The team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
Find out more

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325 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy New Year from the NZ Compare Team! Wishing you a year filled with joy, success, and exciting adventures.
Here's to more fantastic moments together in 2024!

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327 days ago

What would go in our 2023 NZ time capsule?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For a bit of fun, imagine we are making a time capsule to tell the future about life in New Zealand in 2023. What would you add to our time capsule?

Some ideas include:
A pair of Crocs
An air fryer
A poem written by ChatGPT
A PakNSave receipt
A teaspoon commemorating the Coronation of … View more
For a bit of fun, imagine we are making a time capsule to tell the future about life in New Zealand in 2023. What would you add to our time capsule?

Some ideas include:
A pair of Crocs
An air fryer
A poem written by ChatGPT
A PakNSave receipt
A teaspoon commemorating the Coronation of King Charles III
A copy of Prince Harry’s book “Spare”
A banner that says “Up the Wahs”

What would you put in there to sum up life in NZ this year?

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326 days ago

Embrace adventure, we'll mow the lawns...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Pack the bikes, lace up your tramping boots, jet set to an international city, relax on an ocean cruise. Embracing adventure is made easy with our lock-and-leave-style living. We keep your home secure and well-maintained while you take off to explore what brings you joy.

“Moving to a Ryman … View more
Pack the bikes, lace up your tramping boots, jet set to an international city, relax on an ocean cruise. Embracing adventure is made easy with our lock-and-leave-style living. We keep your home secure and well-maintained while you take off to explore what brings you joy.

“Moving to a Ryman apartment meant that we could take off, lock up, and leave everything. So that’s what we did, and it has been wonderful, just amazing.” Eric and Glynn, William Sanders Village residents.

Discover more about the freedom of living in a Ryman village.
Explore Ryman villages now

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327 days ago

Portrait Painting in Oils

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Booking is essential. Book via Eventfinda: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Please check that you are available to attend BOTH weeks, as this is a two week course.
Presented by Patumahoe artist Annaliese Duke, come along to this workshop to learn the basics of portrait painting. Focused on colour, … View more
Booking is essential. Book via Eventfinda: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Please check that you are available to attend BOTH weeks, as this is a two week course.
Presented by Patumahoe artist Annaliese Duke, come along to this workshop to learn the basics of portrait painting. Focused on colour, values and form, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to break down the steps of portrait painting and create beautiful works.
Two part workshop:

Portrait Painting in Oils
Saturday 27 Jan and 3 Feb
, 2pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $10
Franklin Arts Centre, Weta Room (through double doors in the corridor to the rear of the gallery).
12 Massey Avenue Pukekohe

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327 days ago

Illustrators & Animators Exhibition

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Illustrators & Animators, an exhibition by local animators and illustrators Jane Thorne, Lianna Shaw, Luke Heineke. They will be sharing their work and process to encourage the next generation of visual storytellers.

Illustrators & Animators
6 January to 3 February 2024
Franklin Arts … View more
Illustrators & Animators, an exhibition by local animators and illustrators Jane Thorne, Lianna Shaw, Luke Heineke. They will be sharing their work and process to encourage the next generation of visual storytellers.

Illustrators & Animators
6 January to 3 February 2024
Franklin Arts Centre
12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

Free entry. All welcome!

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327 days ago

Artist Talk: This Place - Responses

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Artist Talk: This Place - Responses
Franklin The Centre Atrium
12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Thursday 11 January 2024, 10.30am

Artist Sonja Drake will be sharing her insights into connection to place, and her experience of the responses to recent exhibition, "This Place"
Explore … View more
Artist Talk: This Place - Responses
Franklin The Centre Atrium
12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Thursday 11 January 2024, 10.30am

Artist Sonja Drake will be sharing her insights into connection to place, and her experience of the responses to recent exhibition, "This Place"
Explore diverse connections to place at this showcase of public responses to "This Place" at Franklin Arts Centre. Featuring artists Sonja Drake, Sandra Littlejohns Clark, and Kelly Masiutama, visitors engaged in a korero about place and land.

The installation of responses can be found in the building atrium, across the corridor from the Franklin Arts Centre entrance.

Reflect on personal significance, environmental and social impacts, and join the dialogue by pledging a small action for a better environment. Be part of the journey.


Booking is not required.

Installation by Sonja Drake, supported and funded by the Franklin Local Board

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327 days ago

Exploring Seeing - A FREE Kids Photography Workshop

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Bookings Essential: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

A creative photography workshop for Kids, this workshop will be an opportunity to discover a new way of seeing the world, through the lens of a camera or phone camera.

Exploring Seeing - A FREE Kids Photography Workshop with experienced tutor, Sue … View more
Bookings Essential: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

A creative photography workshop for Kids, this workshop will be an opportunity to discover a new way of seeing the world, through the lens of a camera or phone camera.

Exploring Seeing - A FREE Kids Photography Workshop with experienced tutor, Sue Dick.
Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Friday 12 January, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Age: 8+

Required: a DSLR camera or smart phone camera, fully charged.

IMPORTANT: By making this booking, you are agreeing to attend this event. If you are unable to attend, we ask that we are notified to allow this space to be opened to others.

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327 days ago

Felted Handbag Workshop

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Booking is essential. To book, please contact Teri at www.teriberry.com...

Felted Handbag Workshop
with Teri Berry
Franklin Arts Centre
12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Saturday 20 January, 9.30am - 4pm
Fee: $75

Join us to learn wet-felting techniques while you make a seamless, felted bag … View more
Booking is essential. To book, please contact Teri at www.teriberry.com...

Felted Handbag Workshop
with Teri Berry
Franklin Arts Centre
12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Saturday 20 January, 9.30am - 4pm
Fee: $75

Join us to learn wet-felting techniques while you make a seamless, felted bag with integrated handle and flap with a magnetic clasp. Teri Berry will show you how to lay out wool over a resist, blend wool colours to achieve a gradual colour change and add an internal pocket (optional) to your bag.

Learn how to use resists to create hollow, 3D shapes, how to add magnetic clasps and cut your felt create a handle and flap. We will work the felt so the bag has a flat bottom and the felt is stiff enough to stand up on its own without the need for chemical stiffeners.

Class fee includes wool, decorative fibres and a magnetic clasp, as well as use of basic felting equipment.

Please bring:

One small towel (tea towel or hand towel size), and a larger towel approx 1 metre long
a small to medium sized pair of sharp scissors, with a point. You will need to push the point of the lower blade into the felt so please don’t bring scissors with rounded tips.
a plastic bag or bin liner to take your damp felt and towels home in
pencil and paper if you like to take notes
a waterproof apron if you have one (optional)
Any felting tools if you have them (optional) – I will bring a selection for you to use
There is a cafe at the centre but you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks if you prefer.

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