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997 days ago

Annual Budget Focus: Local Board decision making

The Team from Auckland Council

As part of our Annual Budget 2022/2023 we are proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for making decisions on local services to ensure they meet the needs of our communities.
This backgrounder (click on 'Read More') explains what’s proposed and we are keen to get your … View more
As part of our Annual Budget 2022/2023 we are proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for making decisions on local services to ensure they meet the needs of our communities.
This backgrounder (click on 'Read More') explains what’s proposed and we are keen to get your views.
The budget consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.
Find out more information and Have Your Say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023 here: bit.ly...

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1025 days ago

Neighbours training together!

Sarah Moore from Froot Camp

Massive welcome to all our newbies! It’s been awesome to have so many new peeps join us thanks to our Neighbourly push. If you’re keen to get fit for FREE (no catches, promise), just rock up to the Domain. Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 9am. We meet at the back of the Museum … View moreMassive welcome to all our newbies! It’s been awesome to have so many new peeps join us thanks to our Neighbourly push. If you’re keen to get fit for FREE (no catches, promise), just rock up to the Domain. Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 9am. We meet at the back of the Museum 👊🏼👊🏼

998 days ago

Kickstart your innovator journey in 2022

Fieldays

Solve the world’s food and fibre challenges with your idea! Fieldays Innovation Awards is now accepting applications.

The total prize package is over $60,000 worth of cash, services, and products with tailored opportunities to progress innovations in each award category.

Entries for the … View more
Solve the world’s food and fibre challenges with your idea! Fieldays Innovation Awards is now accepting applications.

The total prize package is over $60,000 worth of cash, services, and products with tailored opportunities to progress innovations in each award category.

Entries for the awards are open now until 1 May 2022. Apply now!
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998 days ago

Local accounting firm turns 100

Sapeer Mayron Reporter from Franklin County News

Kia ora neighbours,

Campbell Tyson chartered accounting firm has turned 100 years old. It was first established as E D Wilkinson in 1922 in the Legal Chambers building in lower King Street, and in the last century has survived mergers, changes and more to become the largest firm in the district … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Campbell Tyson chartered accounting firm has turned 100 years old. It was first established as E D Wilkinson in 1922 in the Legal Chambers building in lower King Street, and in the last century has survived mergers, changes and more to become the largest firm in the district today.

To celebrate the milestone, CT management gave their nearly 70 staff $100 to spend on themselves from the local cafes and retailers in Pukekohe, near their new building on Wesley Street.

Director Kirsty Bullen, who joined the firm in 2012, said she believes CT has survived so long because the local community supports it so much.

"We’re very conscious of that and we give back as much as we can. And on top of that, it’s about the people. There has always been a sense of guardianship, and that you need to leave Campbell Tyson in a better place than what you find it in,” she said.

To last the next 100 years, CT will be evolving and changing, in particular to face the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic that confront both the firm and its clients, Bullen said.

“The communities we serve are quite special. We’re really lucky that we’re provincial. It’s a different type of accounting to the big city, you really have to understand what goes on here and you have to be involved,” Bullen said.

That’s why we’re so focused on giving back to the community.”

These photos of them team back in 1970 came from Campbell Tyson.

999 days ago
1000 days ago

Bevan Mical - Life : Local Music

Bevan from Ngatea

Just a playlist describing where I come from 🇳🇿👍

open.spotify.com...

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1002 days ago

Protect your garden in a changing climate

Climate Insights

Next to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will … View moreNext to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will delve into projected changes in temperature, precipitation, heat waves, growing degree days and much more allowing you to future proof that special space!

Check out our website for more information: www.climateinsights.global....

To get a risk assessment for your home check out our residential property reports.
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1002 days ago

Inorganic Collections on hold

The Team from Auckland Council

Household on-property inorganic collections scheduled from 7 to 20 March have been placed on hold due to COVID related constraints and impacts with resources. They will be deferred to a later date and we will be in touch again when they restart.

For updates, click on 'Read More'.

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Household on-property inorganic collections scheduled from 7 to 20 March have been placed on hold due to COVID related constraints and impacts with resources. They will be deferred to a later date and we will be in touch again when they restart.

For updates, click on 'Read More'.

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1002 days ago

Will everyone catch Covid in the current wave?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?

Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.

For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive … View more
For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?

Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.

For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive 'Explained' straight to your inbox, here.

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1003 days ago

Franklin Hospice $55,000 stronger after successful fundraisers

Sapeer Mayron Reporter from Franklin County News

Kia ora neighbours,

After two successful fundraising campaigns in recent months, Franklin Hospice has an extra $55,000 in the budget to support people diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.

Without an in-patient unit, Pukekohe-based Franklin Hospice’s six permanent nurses, two casual nurses … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

After two successful fundraising campaigns in recent months, Franklin Hospice has an extra $55,000 in the budget to support people diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.

Without an in-patient unit, Pukekohe-based Franklin Hospice’s six permanent nurses, two casual nurses and one social worker travel all over the district to deliver palliative care for patients.

Just last month, the hospice raised $32,000 through tickets and art sales to the Riverhaven Artland Summer Sculpture Weekend in Clevedon.

And for the eighth year in a row, Farmer’s held its annual Christmas Charity Campaign, and raised more than $908,000 for Hospice New Zealand, of which $22,000 went to the Franklin branch.

“We can’t thank the Farmers team and their customers enough for their generosity towards hospice,” said Hospice NZ acting chief executive officer Naylor Wayne.

“Raising over $900,000 is incredible, especially during a year where many felt the significant impact of Covid-19.”

But the ongoing work of fundraising goes on, Alison Daldy, Fundraising Manager of the Franklin Hospice explained.

The immense costs of running the hospice include maintaining cars, the office building, wages and medical equipment. And that is all before plans to build an inpatient unit for the district, Daldy said.

About half of Franklin Hospice’s bills are covered by government funding, but the rest comes from the community through events, bequests, payroll donations and the hospice second-hand store in Pukekohe.

Two big fundraisers are planned for 2022: a mystery midwinter event, and the Garden Ramble in November.

Keep up with Franklin Hospice’s fundraising efforts: www.facebook.com... and www.instagram.com...

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1003 days ago

Explore Auckland parks with Goosechase

The Team from Auckland Council

Parks Week is almost here and we have 101 Ways to Play!
Download the GooseChase app and find adventures galore for the whole family at more than 65 of Auckland’s parks.

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1004 days ago

Womens Adidas Duramo SL & Boys Adidas

Wendrina from Tuakau

Womens Adidas are Good to Excellent Condition, the Soles are in Excellent Condition. Women or Teens can wear these Shoes. Colour: Pink Iridescent Style: ART FY8892 Size: US 7 UK 6.5_24cm $30 ono. Boys Adidas They were worn by my son, Soles Ok, Overall OK. Colour: Blue with Silver Stripes_Size: US … View moreWomens Adidas are Good to Excellent Condition, the Soles are in Excellent Condition. Women or Teens can wear these Shoes. Colour: Pink Iridescent Style: ART FY8892 Size: US 7 UK 6.5_24cm $30 ono. Boys Adidas They were worn by my son, Soles Ok, Overall OK. Colour: Blue with Silver Stripes_Size: US 7_UK 5.5 - $10 ono. If any queries txt me on 0210686500 Thank U for Looking.

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1004 days ago

Got a business that's made your day?

Prospa

It’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes. 

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach … View more
It’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes. 

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
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1004 days ago

Stuff Explained launches (free) newsletter

Stuff

Stuff Explained seeks to explain the 'why' behind the news, delivered straight to your inbox.

Curated by Stuff's Explainer Editor Keith Lynch, the fortnightly newsletter explains everything from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, to the inner workings of the economy, to the forces … View more
Stuff Explained seeks to explain the 'why' behind the news, delivered straight to your inbox.

Curated by Stuff's Explainer Editor Keith Lynch, the fortnightly newsletter explains everything from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, to the inner workings of the economy, to the forces that are shaping how New Zealanders live. It will feature original explainer reporting keeping you up to date with the biggest issues, along with the very best in Stuff Explained reporting you may have missed.

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1004 days ago

How to dispose of RATs and single use masks

The Team from Auckland Council

It is safe to dispose of your RATs* and single use masks in your general rubbish bin, but not in your recycling bin.
*For RATs: as per test instructions place swab, tube and test device into the bag and seal it tightly before throwing it away.

#UniteAgainstCovid19

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