2700 days ago

Poll: Franklin Positive Aging Expo

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

Kia Ora neighbours,
Franklin is celebrating its elderly this Friday, September 28 with the Franklin Positive Aging Expo.

Back again for it's 13th year, the free event gives elderly in the community the opportunity to find out more about the services available to them.

What are some awesome services available for elderly in Franklin?

Will you be heading along to the event?

Why or why not?

Vote in the poll, or leave us a comment.

The expo will run from 9.30am to 3pm at the Pukekohe Indian Association Centre.

Please put NFP if you don't want your comment to be printed.

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Franklin Positive Aging Expo
  • 25% Sounds awesome, I'll definitely go.
    25% Complete
  • 0% Nah, it's not my cup of tea.
    0% Complete
  • 50% I might go for a little while.
    50% Complete
  • 25% I have never heard of it before.
    25% Complete
4 votes
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4 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.5% Complete
  • 25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.9% Complete
  • 14.6% ... It is complicated
    14.6% Complete
941 votes
5 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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?

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12 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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