MEET THE CANDIDATES
BPW Franklin Inc. invites the public to Meet the Candidates on Wednesday, Sept 28th in the main lounge of the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club - 78 Nelson St, Pukekohe.
The doors open at 7.45pm with the panel discussion commencing at 8pm with Helen Baucke being the facilitator. Five candidates will be on the panel and the other candidates attending will be allowed a minute each to share their candidacy also. Entry is free of charge.
For those interested, a BPW Mix and Mingle also begins at 6pm with a $30 dinner before the candidates event. To attend dinner, please book (and pay #02 0404 0100956 00) before 25th Sept by emailing: catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz stating your name and any special dietary requirements. Hope to see you there!
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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