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Women over 18 are invited to the next BPW Franklin Dinner meeting April 28th. There will be discussions on resolutions for the 57th BPW NZ conference taking place in Hawera. Some of the resolutions covered will be: Privacy of victims of serious crimes. - Climate Action, Upgrade of Building Act … View moreWomen over 18 are invited to the next BPW Franklin Dinner meeting April 28th. There will be discussions on resolutions for the 57th BPW NZ conference taking place in Hawera. Some of the resolutions covered will be: Privacy of victims of serious crimes. - Climate Action, Upgrade of Building Act and Building Code. - Encouraging Beneficiaries into Small of Micro Businesses, and many more. If you have an interest in any of these subjects you will enjoy these discussions, any of which could have an impact on future laws.
Date: April 28th Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, 78 Nelson St, Pukekohe
Speaker: Vicky Mee
Cost: $30 Pls Prepay to BNZ bank. Cash bar available
For Details: contact Janice before Sunday 8pm: bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com for payment info, a seat at the table or to request a special diet.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Why yes it is, and it's also a man cave, a shed, and a builder/engineer's retirement project. Little wonder Allan Jones' quirky build is a runner-up in the 2021 Resene Shed of the Year competition run by NZ Gardener.
Traditional Bins | Bokashi | Worm Farms
New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and how to access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!
Compost Collective… View moreTraditional Bins | Bokashi | Worm Farms
New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and how to access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!
Compost Collective workshops are held Auckland-wide. To find one near you and book your place visit compostcollective.org.nz/workshops.
There's lots to dig about composting.
Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View moreDon't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View moreCome together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.
What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Serviced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.
Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with … View moreServiced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.
Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with certainty about your living expenses.
Auckland Zoo’s High Canopy is now open – a spectacular new habitat for siamangs and orangutans!
Spot the primates as they live the high life, swinging 25 meters off the ground! The new sky-high habitat lets them behave and move as they would in the wild.
Visit Auckland Zoo with your … View moreAuckland Zoo’s High Canopy is now open – a spectacular new habitat for siamangs and orangutans!
Spot the primates as they live the high life, swinging 25 meters off the ground! The new sky-high habitat lets them behave and move as they would in the wild.
Visit Auckland Zoo with your whanau these school holidays.
Book your ticket online here.
Yes you can! NZ Gardener's DIY guru Jacob Leaf shows you how.
Hi Neighbour!
Have you been thinking about getting your old windows & doors fixed?
Now is the perfect time to contact the friendly team at Exceed for an assessment of your windows & doors.
Don't put up with heavy & sticky sliding doors, draughty & troublesome windows and … View moreHi Neighbour!
Have you been thinking about getting your old windows & doors fixed?
Now is the perfect time to contact the friendly team at Exceed for an assessment of your windows & doors.
Don't put up with heavy & sticky sliding doors, draughty & troublesome windows and poor window & door security!
Our established service and best practices ensure reliable repair of most window, door, conservatory joinery and security lock problems.
Call us today on 0800 252500 or visit www.exceed.co.nz...
From the Exceed - we fix windows & doors team
Keen to offer a morning of your time to create awareness of the treasure in our back yard and collectively contributing to the health of our awa, the Puhinui Stream? Together with local businesses and environmental partners we are excited to be hosting a volunteering event, Te Puhinui Big Clean, … View moreKeen to offer a morning of your time to create awareness of the treasure in our back yard and collectively contributing to the health of our awa, the Puhinui Stream? Together with local businesses and environmental partners we are excited to be hosting a volunteering event, Te Puhinui Big Clean, from Totara Park down to the foreshore.
The event is planned for Saturday 8th May 8.30am to 12.30pm (rain date 22nd May), followed by a sausage sizzle and fun interactions for all, as our way to thank the many wonderful volunteers.
For more info and to register online click the Read More button below
Did you know that it's Small Business Day tomorrow (Friday)?!
It's a chance for you to do good whilst having a chance to win a share of $200k in prizes.
Here at Paddock To Pantry we wanted to use the day to celebrate another small local business, Low Carb Zone.
Low Carb Zone are … View moreDid you know that it's Small Business Day tomorrow (Friday)?!
It's a chance for you to do good whilst having a chance to win a share of $200k in prizes.
Here at Paddock To Pantry we wanted to use the day to celebrate another small local business, Low Carb Zone.
Low Carb Zone are a local Papakura business that produce healthy snacks that are suitable for those that are Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan.
Although they're healthy, they sure don't taste like it - have one bite and you'll be in heaven! Pop into store on Friday and you'll be able to try them for yourself!
Pick-up in-store or order online and not only are you supporting one small business, you're supporting two!
To be in the draw to win prizes simply:
- Share a photo (or screenshot) of your purchase from a small business on social by tagging @smallbusinessdaynz and using #choosesmallnz
Hi neighbours!
After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble will be operational from April 19.
With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more … View moreHi neighbours!
After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble will be operational from April 19.
With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more likely to head across the Tasman or travel domestically?
Fronting Australian media yesterday, Jacinda Ardern not only spoke of the excitement of families being able to be reunited, but also pitched New Zealand tourist activities to Australian viewers.
"If there is a hot spot in one of the states of Australia we may just act in the same way that another state would ... Just prepare that there may be disruptions, but what better place in the world to be stuck. Am I right?," she said.
The trans-Tasman bubble will operate on a three tier basis: Continue, Pause and Suspend. If there are a few cases in Australia linked to the border, quarantine-free travel will continue. Travel may be paused for 72 hours if there are rogue community cases and in the instance of a state or nationwide lockdown, travel will be suspended.
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