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A creative photography workshop for tweens - teens, this workshop will be an opportunity to discover a new way of seeing the world, through the lense of a camera or phone camera.
Exploring Seeing - A FREE Kids Photography Workshop
Saturday 4 March
10.30am - 12.30pm
Age: 11- 16
Places are … View moreA creative photography workshop for tweens - teens, this workshop will be an opportunity to discover a new way of seeing the world, through the lense of a camera or phone camera.
Exploring Seeing - A FREE Kids Photography Workshop
Saturday 4 March
10.30am - 12.30pm
Age: 11- 16
Places are limited. Book via Eventbrite.
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.
We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View moreNew Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.
We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.
Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”
Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View moreHe iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”
Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
A lovely BPW Franklin meeting this week. Presentation to our bursary winner Dahnie Skelling who attended with her family. All very proud of her, with good reason. We are very sad that Rachael Speedy is stepping back, what an asset she has been
Also had other awards and our AGM with Sally … View moreA lovely BPW Franklin meeting this week. Presentation to our bursary winner Dahnie Skelling who attended with her family. All very proud of her, with good reason. We are very sad that Rachael Speedy is stepping back, what an asset she has been
Also had other awards and our AGM with Sally Sanderson stepping down and Helen Baucke our new President.
Many thanks to Sally who stepped into the Presidents shoes with very little warning and took it all in her stride with aplomb, when she hadn't even been a member for very long. Amazing woman.
⚠️ Auckland Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and to have a plan in place as heavy downpours start to cross the region.
➡️If your life or property is in immediate danger, call 111.
➡️To report flooding, call us on 0800 22 22 00.
⚠️ Auckland Emergency Management is asking Aucklanders to be vigilant, with further rain forecast for the remainder of today.
👀 Check out today's written update by clicking on 'Read More'.
It would not be possible to run our Op Shop without our great volunteers. On Wednesday we had a delicious morning tea kindly donated by New World, Pukekohe to thank them. Thanks everyone for your support.
If you have an hour or two a week spare, please think about volunteering and joining our … View moreIt would not be possible to run our Op Shop without our great volunteers. On Wednesday we had a delicious morning tea kindly donated by New World, Pukekohe to thank them. Thanks everyone for your support.
If you have an hour or two a week spare, please think about volunteering and joining our fantastic team. If you are interested, please contact Brigit Bowron in the shop or on 0212442941
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View moreWe've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!
Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years renovation experience then choose us.
We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), Kelvin (the plumber), Chevi (the electrician) and Russell (the tiler) to … View moreCall us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years renovation experience then choose us.
We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), Kelvin (the plumber), Chevi (the electrician) and Russell (the tiler) to do every job right.
Our team follows industry guidelines on coronavirus safety procedures to keep your family protected.
Book online using the link below or call Lucy on 021 022 55 388 for a chat about your amazing renovation plans.
Be safe!
Five apartments have just been completed in Acacia Cove. All of which have just achieved a Lifemark® 5-Star Certification. Acacia Cove has a total of 215 villas and now 15 apartments in its village complex in Wattle downs, Auckland.
As a retirement village Acacia Cove wants to provide great … View moreFive apartments have just been completed in Acacia Cove. All of which have just achieved a Lifemark® 5-Star Certification. Acacia Cove has a total of 215 villas and now 15 apartments in its village complex in Wattle downs, Auckland.
As a retirement village Acacia Cove wants to provide great quality of life for its residents. Acacia Cove gives its residents a social community feel, with bowling greens, snooker table, craft room and indoor pools, providing great opportunities for residents to mix and mingle. The five newly completed apartments are situated 50 metres away from the Village centre.
Acacia Cove understands that its residents require dwellings where they can live safely and independently. Universal Design provides this. Acacia Cove decided applying Universal Design best accessibility practice was of high importance.
If you’re aged 60 and over, value your independence but want greater security, come and have a look at the superb properties we have to offer.
Contact long time manager Burce Cullington on (09) 268 8522.
😎No move is too big or small for Flash Excavations Ltd.
We have a range of equipment to help with your job including, a Kenworth T909, Transporter, 3R4 and 3R8 Widener, and a truck to cart metal and materials.
If you need Heavy Haulage hire, give ⚡️FLASH⚡️ a call today - 021 215 … View more😎No move is too big or small for Flash Excavations Ltd.
We have a range of equipment to help with your job including, a Kenworth T909, Transporter, 3R4 and 3R8 Widener, and a truck to cart metal and materials.
If you need Heavy Haulage hire, give ⚡️FLASH⚡️ a call today - 021 215 8704.
Looking for good quality hay for sale. If anyone has any please let me know
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!
If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!
Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View moreThe affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!
If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!
Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.
Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
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