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2343 days ago

New workshop dates for 2018 - Inspiring Communities

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Looking to grow your community relationships? Need to find out how to measure your success? Want to know what leadership looks like?

Here’s a list of our upcoming workshops around New Zealand. Save the dates!
inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

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2343 days ago

Thank you for the thank yous

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering

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2343 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2344 days ago

Poll: Fuel tax hits Franklin

Reporter Franklin County News

Hi all, the Auckland fuel has come to Franklin, with those north of Pukekohe paying more at the pump. However, those lucky few south of Taukau and Pokeno are missing out.

How do you guys feel about the tax?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Fuel tax hits Franklin
  • 55.6% It sucks!
    55.6% Complete
  • 22.2% It doesn't affect me.
    22.2% Complete
  • 22.2% I'll be going out of my way to avoid it.
    22.2% Complete
27 votes
2345 days ago

How to beat Auckland's new regional fuel tax

Reporter Stuff

Hi Aucklanders,

The new regional fuel tax has come into effect, pushing the price of fuel up an extra 11.5c a litre at some pumps.

The revenue has been earmarked to improve Auckland’s roads and public transport, but the new tax has divided opinion.

Will the new tax change your driving … View more
Hi Aucklanders,

The new regional fuel tax has come into effect, pushing the price of fuel up an extra 11.5c a litre at some pumps.

The revenue has been earmarked to improve Auckland’s roads and public transport, but the new tax has divided opinion.

Will the new tax change your driving and transport habits? Will you take public transport more often, carpool, or change where you fill up?

Here's some tips to beat the new regional fuel tax.

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2345 days ago

School Holidays Soon!!!

Duty Manager from Cinema 3 Pukekohe

Its almost time for school holidays and we are already getting bookings in for the week!! We do advise as it is a very busy period for us. That you book in advance to have secured seats :)

2363 days ago

Poll: To clamp or not to clamp

Reporter Franklin County News

A grieving mother had her car clamped minutes after giving a statement about her dead son at Henderson Police Station.

Her friend called the clamping company to ask for sympathy but they wouldn't have a bar of it.

What do you think? Should she be let off?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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To clamp or not to clamp
  • 88.6% She should get a break.
    88.6% Complete
  • 11.4% Rules are rules.
    11.4% Complete
35 votes
2348 days ago

Auckland overnight motorway closures

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from July 1-7. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from July 1-7. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. Click here to check the dates and locations.

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. During these times, please follow the signposted detours.

Source: NZTA
Image: Stuff

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2348 days ago

Have your say on the Facility Partnerships Policy

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council has released a new draft Facility Partnerships Policy which focuses on delivering more community facilities and building stronger partnerships with community organisations.

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2348 days ago

Furry Fridays - so cute!

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Dogs are happiness on four legs. Their lives are about finding joy and having fun, and if the current moment isn't exactly fun - bathtime, maybe - then it's tolerable because after it's over, there's bound to be fun later.
A dog's happiness makes us happy. And that makes … View more
Dogs are happiness on four legs. Their lives are about finding joy and having fun, and if the current moment isn't exactly fun - bathtime, maybe - then it's tolerable because after it's over, there's bound to be fun later.
A dog's happiness makes us happy. And that makes them happy, and the whole glorious cycle starts again. What makes your four-legged friend happy? Share with your neighbours here :) And happy Furry Friday!

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