Speed Dating
Are you looking for someone special to spend time with over the upcoming festive season & beyond? would you like to meet someone for that outing, the movies, or maybe dinner, someone for Company, then give Speed dating a go, take a chance, you never know unless you try.
Speed Dating is starting on Thursday 13th December at 7.15pm at Ed Street Bar, Pukekohe, age group 45 to 60 years.
Finger food provided during break time, mid way through the evening
Please contact us if you know of anyone, or yourself wanting to meet new people with the possibility of finding that someone special. Do you have a Male/Female friend, workmate, family member who is on their own and would like to find someone special?
For more details or to book your place contact
Lorraine or Donna at speeddate.franklin@gmail.com or reply to this post
All enquiries will be in confidence. Bookings essential as there are limited spaces available
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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... 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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