Kawakawa Bay - Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2391 days ago

Franklin Social Service Expo 10th May

Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Do you know who to call if you need help and all that is available to you as a member of the Franklin community?

On Thursday May 10, 2018, from 10am to 4pm, at the Pukekohe Town Hall and Concert Chambers, FranCOSS (Franklin Council of Social Services) will be hosting its first Expo.

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Do you know who to call if you need help and all that is available to you as a member of the Franklin community?

On Thursday May 10, 2018, from 10am to 4pm, at the Pukekohe Town Hall and Concert Chambers, FranCOSS (Franklin Council of Social Services) will be hosting its first Expo.

You may be looking for or wondering what support is available to you here in Franklin and it could literally be right under your nose! Join us for this event that has been designed to connect you with a wide range of services available locally. Take the opportunity to meet the people behind the organisations actively supporting you, and to find out more about what is available in our amazing community.

Some of the line-up includes: adult learning, social groups and clubs, Victim Support, health and wellbeing organisations, Age Concern, Healthpoint and Auckland Libraries.
Entry to the event is FREE and refreshments will be available.
All Welcome!


Jan Wallace, Franklin Council of Social Services (FranCOSS)

Charities Commission Registration CC40791

admin@francoss.org.nz

2391 days ago

Have Your Say on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Auckland Transport (AT) has released the draft Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP), it sets out the region’s land transport objectives and priorities for the next ten years.

2391 days ago

Some tracks in the Hunua Ranges closed

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A number of higher risk tracks in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park are closed from 1st May 2018 to protect against Kauri dieback disease.

There are still open tracks for you to enjoy, to find out more Aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/protectkauri
Find out more

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2392 days ago

Award-winning Franklin farmers show how it's done

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Franklin Local Board chair Angela Fulljames is applauding Awhitu Peninsula farmers Andrew and Liisa Hamilton for their big haul at the recent Balance Farm Environment Awards.

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2392 days ago

Three leading chefs and their gardens

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Some of the ingredients for the amazing food you eat at their restaurants are grown right here in your neighbourhood.

2392 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2392 days ago

Get your party started with a Party Bus or Limo!

AA Coaches

Our chauffeur-driven Limo is perfect for corporates and weddings! We take the hassle out of transport for weddings, concerts, sporting events, fun nights on the town and special celebrations. It's more fun with your own chauffeur-driven Limo!

We also cater for small businesses and large … View more
Our chauffeur-driven Limo is perfect for corporates and weddings! We take the hassle out of transport for weddings, concerts, sporting events, fun nights on the town and special celebrations. It's more fun with your own chauffeur-driven Limo!

We also cater for small businesses and large corporate groups, with a choice of either a 16 or 22 seater Party Bus. Our Party Buses offer a whole lot of breathing space with a high ceiling and galley-style seating offering lots of leg room.

Call AA Coaches on 0800 4 AA COACHES (0800 422 262) for your next party event
Check out our Party Buses!

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2394 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2395 days ago

Prepare for further bad weather this weekend

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Emergency Management is keeping in touch with MetService as the current forecast brings heavy rain and wind this weekend.

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2395 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2395 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
2396 days ago

How do you feel about the major Auckland transport announcement?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Aucklanders,
Are you ready for the $28 billion heading your way? The Government and Auckland Council have unveiled a 10-year funding package to solve Auckland's transport woes. Let's hear your thoughts! Where do you think the money should go? To read more, click here.

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2395 days ago

What's the perfect used car for you?

Kevin Jamieson from South Auckland Motors

Hi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a … View moreHi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a 3 Months or 5000kms Mechanical Warranty on all of our used vehicles.

Ask for me, Bill Connor, when you phone 0800 114 443. I'm here to help you buy a used vehicle that's perfect for you.

South Auckland Motors
2 Gladding Place, Manukau
0800 114 443
Find the perfect vehicle here!

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2396 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2398 days ago

Have you seen Bowie?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Auckland,
Have you seen this dog? The 6-month-old cavoodle called Bowie was taken from outside Burgerfuel in New Lynn. Owner Jo Hodge said it was devastating to watch the CCTV footage after Bowie being stolen. Can you help? To read more, click here.

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