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From Sat 6 – Sun 21 September, all long-stay animals at SPCA will be available for adoption by donation/koha - for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been … View moreFrom Sat 6 – Sun 21 September, all long-stay animals at SPCA will be available for adoption by donation/koha - for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been waiting for a long time for that Special Love!
Look for the ‘Long-stay resident’ tag on our adoption profiles, check you can provide what they need to flourish & apply online at www.spca.nz...
*animals looking for their forever family for more than 42 days; our usual adoption criteria and processes apply.
🎾 Calling Franklin Locals — Leave Your Mark on Our New Indoor Arena!
We’re about to start building the Indoor Tennis Centre in Pukekohe! After years of fundraising, we’ve secured 95% of the funding — now we need your help to raise the final 5%.
We’re inviting individuals, families,… View more🎾 Calling Franklin Locals — Leave Your Mark on Our New Indoor Arena!
We’re about to start building the Indoor Tennis Centre in Pukekohe! After years of fundraising, we’ve secured 95% of the funding — now we need your help to raise the final 5%.
We’re inviting individuals, families, and local businesses to become Founding Sponsors of Franklin’s newest indoor sports facility. For $1,000, your name, your family name, or your business logo will be permanently displayed on our Founding Sponsors Wall, honoring your support for community sport.
This is your chance to be part of something special — a space that will serve our kids, schools, clubs, and neighbors for generations to come.
👉 Act now: Scan the QR code or follow this link to reserve your spot.
franklintimes.co.nz...
Observational drawing painting and making with Artist Margaret Feeney
When: Friday evenings 03, 10, 17, 24 October
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Franklin Arts Centre, Wētā room
Cost: $160 for all four sessions
We’ll be covered in charcoal one week, in clay the next- learning traditional … View moreObservational drawing painting and making with Artist Margaret Feeney
When: Friday evenings 03, 10, 17, 24 October
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Franklin Arts Centre, Wētā room
Cost: $160 for all four sessions
We’ll be covered in charcoal one week, in clay the next- learning traditional techniques like mark making, cross-contour, planar structure, reductive drawing, and linear volume. Formal instruction is interspersed with play: conceptual drawing, 3D drawing, drawing with light and with the silhouette, stop motion, and painting sketch techniques. Both absolute beginners and practicing artists are welcome!
To book your place, email: margaretfeeneyart@protonmail.com
✨50% OFF CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR ✨
Spring is here and we are starting our winter clearout!
Come and see us this weekend to snag a bargain!
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🏃🏻♀️ Be quick, sizes and styles are limited!
📍 Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop, 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
🗓️ Open 9.30am - 2.30pm … View more✨50% OFF CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR ✨
Spring is here and we are starting our winter clearout!
Come and see us this weekend to snag a bargain!
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🏃🏻♀️ Be quick, sizes and styles are limited!
📍 Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop, 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
🗓️ Open 9.30am - 2.30pm — don’t miss it!
Excludes children's clothing
Many of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!
Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a … View moreMany of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!
Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a spin on the jetski with her own life jacket!
Click read more to learn about Lulu's village life.
Voting opens soon on Tuesday 9 Sept! 🗳️
You can now find out more about the people standing in your area — candidate profiles are live and ready to view.
👉 Take a look, learn about who’s running, and get informed before you choose who represents you.
Help your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!
Treat yourself to a … View moreHelp your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!
Treat yourself to a beautiful magazine subscription and a self-care ritual, all in one.
From the team at Mags4Gifts
*T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 200 people who subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years between August 25 - September 21, 2025.
Create a stylish house number plaque from a terracotta plant saucer and some Resene testpots – we show you how. Find out how to make and finish your own plaque with these easy step by step instructions.
It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?
Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and … View moreIt is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?
Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and maintenance
Beneath The Surface - Fine Art Photography Exhibition
By Artist Melissa Palmer
🍂 12 September - 3 October
📍 Community Gallery Space – Franklin Arts Centre
✨ All Welcome
🎉 Opening Event: Saturday 13th September, 10am onwards
Beneath the Surface is a self-portrait series that … View moreBeneath The Surface - Fine Art Photography Exhibition
By Artist Melissa Palmer
🍂 12 September - 3 October
📍 Community Gallery Space – Franklin Arts Centre
✨ All Welcome
🎉 Opening Event: Saturday 13th September, 10am onwards
Beneath the Surface is a self-portrait series that narrates a mental health journey — beginning in light, falling into darkness and constraint, then emerging into a place of hope and freedom.
Each image is a fine art conceptual portrait, combining symbolism in nature, surreal elements, and delicate hand-stitched embroidery.
The work is created to encourage those facing mental health challenges — showing that light, strength, and new ways forward are always possible. It aims to leave viewers feeling encouraged, supported, and less alone in their own journeys.
👩🎨 Artist Bio
Melissa Palmer grew up in Onewhero, began photography in high school, and studied in Hawaii in 2014. At 19, she launched Nectar Photography and, over the past 12 years, has photographed more than 100 weddings alongside editorial, portrait, product, and event work.
✨ Beneath the Surface is her debut solo exhibition — a deeply personal body of work. The images are honest and reflective: an invitation to pause, breathe, and look beyond the surface.
We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨
We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
… View moreWe’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨
We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
Inspire us in the comments below ...
The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View moreThe treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in need. But it’s in high demand.
Please help someone start their new life today.
Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325.
We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.
Tawa grain sideboard, Measurements 1200W, 1930H, Base is 450D and upper unit is 310D. Items on shelves not included. I have two of these units, but price is for one only. Pick up is in Pukekohe.
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