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We have several house and land packages across Franklin ready for you to call home.
Take this one for example, Lot 196 in Stage 8, Paerata Rise. Warm and welcoming, it's ready to be made your new home from as soon as the 1st of September 2024! This 120m2 duplex home is designed for privacy … View moreWe have several house and land packages across Franklin ready for you to call home.
Take this one for example, Lot 196 in Stage 8, Paerata Rise. Warm and welcoming, it's ready to be made your new home from as soon as the 1st of September 2024! This 120m2 duplex home is designed for privacy so is very spacious and sophisticated throughout.
Enjoy ample backyard on 368m2 of your own land, space for outdoor activities and there is close access to the local school and café. Package includes all appliances, landscaping and fencing.
Look at these lovely faces around New Zealand who have introduced themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page. We all love learning about the people around us and we want you to join in too!
So share a photo and a little bit about yourself so your neighbours can (virtually) meet you!
Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!
Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll … View moreIs your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!
Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll receive the Abundance plant-based recipe book by Anna Valentine. Abundance offers over 100 recipes that are filling, healthy and packed with flavour, plus enjoy your monthly dose of NZ Gardener magazine - the perfect combo. T&Cs apply.
The team at NZ Gardener
August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.
When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest … View moreAugust 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.
When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest Rutherford Special Care team, it was working the night shift as it was the perfect job to manage while she raised her children as a single mum.
Click read more for the full story.
Due to family commitments the shop will be closed this Thursday 8th August. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Trundler in great condition.
Lightweight. Folds in for easy storage.
Height to the top of the handle 95 cm.
Pick up from Papakura. Or Ranui by arrangement
If interested contact (021) 045 9457 thanks.
WILL THOSE WHO ARE CONTACTING ME ON HERE PLEASE SEND ME THEIR PHONE NUMBER AS MY REPLIES DO … View moreTrundler in great condition.
Lightweight. Folds in for easy storage.
Height to the top of the handle 95 cm.
Pick up from Papakura. Or Ranui by arrangement
If interested contact (021) 045 9457 thanks.
WILL THOSE WHO ARE CONTACTING ME ON HERE PLEASE SEND ME THEIR PHONE NUMBER AS MY REPLIES DO NOT APPEAR TO BE SENT. THANKS
It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.
Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?
Keen to avoid traffic and find a healthier, more fun way to get to work? Or fancy a weekend mission exploring your neighbourhood on two wheels? How about saving money on fuel, reducing your carbon and boosting your health all at the same time? On an eBike you can do all this without arriving a … View moreKeen to avoid traffic and find a healthier, more fun way to get to work? Or fancy a weekend mission exploring your neighbourhood on two wheels? How about saving money on fuel, reducing your carbon and boosting your health all at the same time? On an eBike you can do all this without arriving a sweaty mess, either!
Contact your local Bosch-powered eBike dealer to organise a test ride and find out more about living more sustainably with your eBike.
Feel the Flow!
The Team at Bosch eBike Systems
With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.
HEALTHY WHOLEFOOD COOKING WORKSHOP & MASTERCLASS - with Kim
August is Gut Health Month – for us!
Our Healthy Wholefood Cooking workshop is joining forces with the Masterclass for a special two-part series. Attend one evening or both for the full experience!
Are you suffering from … View moreHEALTHY WHOLEFOOD COOKING WORKSHOP & MASTERCLASS - with Kim
August is Gut Health Month – for us!
Our Healthy Wholefood Cooking workshop is joining forces with the Masterclass for a special two-part series. Attend one evening or both for the full experience!
Are you suffering from bloating, feeling sluggish, have constipation or diarrhoea, an uncomfortable gut, reflux or abdominal pain, or just not feeling yourself?
Or, are you looking for some inspiration and help with your cooking? Do you want to use more plant-based wholefoods for your health?
Then these are just the workshops for you! Learn how eating more whole plant-foods can make such a difference to your health and wellbeing.
Part 1: Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00 PM
Explore the benefits of plant-based wholefoods to nourish your body and support your microbiome. Kim will demonstrate five tasty 'gut' healing recipes. Learn how caring for your gut could give you a new lease on life!
Part 2: Tuesday, August 20 at 7:00 PM
Learn about cultured and fermented foods and how they can improve your overall health and wellbeing. The Masterclass will show you how to make your own cultured foods to support gut health and maintain a healthy microbiome.
Don't miss this special event where Kim will inspire your health journey and motivate you to incorporate nutritious foods into your daily routine. Save the dates and join us for evenings filled with learning, cooking, and tasting delicious wholefood dishes!
Details:
When: Tuesday, August 6 & 20 at 7:00 PM
Where: The Church Hall, 12 Alpha Street, Papakura - or join us virtually on Zoom
Cost: $5 for each session
To book or for more information:
Book here: livingwellwithpapakurasda.co.nz...
Email: hello@livingwellwithpapakurasda.co.nz
Phone or Text Kim: 021 209 5058
Join us in person at the Church Hall to sample the dishes we prepare, or participate from the comfort of your home via Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there!
A splash of Resene red transforms a rumpty old ladder into a handy stool or nifty shelves.
Find out how to repurpose your old ladder.
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.
Tell… View moreIs your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!
Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our colourful spot prizes.
Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.
The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial … View morePolice are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.
The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial information from you.
People have been directed to go to the bank and withdraw money for evidence of the scam.
This is a scam – no legitimate Police officer will ever ask you to hand over money for any reason.
Overnight we have had five instances of this being reported, people need to be vigilant.
Enquiries into reports of scams of a similar nature received last week remain ongoing.
We appreciate these scammers are convincing, but New Zealand Police will never contact you and ask you to withdraw money. New Zealand Police will also never contact people seeking their banking details, card numbers, PIN or passwords.
Older members of our community are being targeted and Police urge anyone with elderly or vulnerable relatives to make them aware this activity is a scam.
There are instances where legitimate Police officers will contact you as part of their duties.
Remember:
• Police will never ask for details about your bank cards, PIN or passwords over the phone.
• Trust your instincts.
• If something doesn't feel right, or is too good to be true, it probably is.
• If you are uncertain, ask for the officer’s details.
• Hang up, contact 105 and request the officer to contact you.
• Police aren’t in the business of offering prize money.
If you are in the unfortunate position of being a victim of a scam, please report the matter to Police.
Take the chance to upskill yourself on scam awareness, check for further information on the Netsafe website: netsafe.org.nz...
We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.
A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home … View moreWe're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.
A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home with ostriches, guinea pigs, bees, a rescue tortoiseshell named Lynk, a ragdoll named Oscar, two mini foxies called Chester and Maya and a black Labrador named Bonnie.
Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell is excited to answer your questions on all things animal welfare, whether it's how to best look after your new pet, how to combat separation anxiety or how to report neglect.
↓ Share your questions now ↓
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