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Franklin Hospice has a new Chief Executive in Sue Marshall, who has been working in primary care for nearly a decade.
After eight years of senior management roles at Tamaki Health and Counties Medical, and a stint as CEO of the Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust, Marshall is excited to grow … View moreFranklin Hospice has a new Chief Executive in Sue Marshall, who has been working in primary care for nearly a decade.
After eight years of senior management roles at Tamaki Health and Counties Medical, and a stint as CEO of the Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust, Marshall is excited to grow the hospice further.
“There is a growing need for this vital service, in challenging economic times,” Marshall said.
“I am excited to take up this role and ensure that we are able to meet demand and provide more for our patients and their whanau.”
Outgoing CE Ric Odom served the Hospice for five and a half years, as demand for its services more than doubled.
For the diary: join Franklin Hospice’s fundraisers this June 18:
The Long Lazy Lunch from 11 until 3pm, followed by The Gala Dinner at 6.30pm, at LaValla in Tuakau.
Book your tickets now for either or both of these events!
Three teachers at the New Zealand Modern School of Music Counties-Coromandel have been honoured for their decades of service to music students across Franklin.
Jane Jeffs started teaching piano, keyboard and music theory in 1982, the same year she got married. 40 years later, she is still hooked … View moreThree teachers at the New Zealand Modern School of Music Counties-Coromandel have been honoured for their decades of service to music students across Franklin.
Jane Jeffs started teaching piano, keyboard and music theory in 1982, the same year she got married. 40 years later, she is still hooked on the joy teaching music brings her students, she said.
She has taught at nine schools all over the region, and even taught multiple generations of the same families during the last four decades.
Lisa Adams has been teaching piano, keyboard and guitar for 35 years, and Jayne Woodham, has taught guitar for 25 years. Some of her students have gone on to become guitar teachers themselves.
The music school held a special concert in their honour at the Franklin Arts Centre on Saturday May 21, where the teachers also performed outside the gallery.
“I have always thought of Music Teaching as a job you should leave if you no longer enjoy anymore, as it is portrayed in your teaching,” Adams said.
“It has not always been plain sailing, but the positives have outweighed the negatives and after 35 years I can still say I enjoy teaching my pupils each week.”
Sarah Dobson, 25-year-old environment and sustainability technician at A.S. Wilcox, has won the Pukekohe Young Growers competition for 2022.
Up against three others from the region, Dobson beat out the rest across the day long competition at the Pukekohe Indian Association centre on Saturday May … View moreSarah Dobson, 25-year-old environment and sustainability technician at A.S. Wilcox, has won the Pukekohe Young Growers competition for 2022.
Up against three others from the region, Dobson beat out the rest across the day long competition at the Pukekohe Indian Association centre on Saturday May 21.
“I was so rapt when they called my name to say that I had won, I couldn’t believe it,” Dobson said.
“I’ve learnt so much through the competition. I even learnt how to back a tractor-trailer last week which came in handy today!”
The national Young Grower of the Year competition is in Nelson on September 21 and 22. There will be six other regional finalists competing for their share of $30,000 worth of prizes.
HortNZ President, Barry O'Neil said the competition was a bright spot amid hard times the region.
“The various lockdowns and weather events have been unprecedented. Many growers’ businesses are under pressure, so it has been fantastic to be able to get a record turnout at the awards dinner this year and bring everyone together,” he said.
“Our industry is looking to the future in these very challenging times. Young people will play a key role in our future with our industry’s development and sustainability.”
Photo by HortNZ
Generator Programme. Where enterprising Kiwis in hardship, seize their opportunities and bring their ideas to life, sparking fruitful innovation in our communities. Come to hear Tammy Potini, as the National Community Lead for the Generator programme introduces a couple of Generites who dreamt, … View moreGenerator Programme. Where enterprising Kiwis in hardship, seize their opportunities and bring their ideas to life, sparking fruitful innovation in our communities. Come to hear Tammy Potini, as the National Community Lead for the Generator programme introduces a couple of Generites who dreamt, planned and now succeeding. thegenerator.org.nz...
Ko te mutanga oranga, he timatatanga kaha! Winning starts with beginning!
Visitors/guests are welcome to attend
Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: $30 Contact: bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com to obtain bank account details by 8pm Sunday 22nd May .
We have expanded our Nelson St Warehouse and now have a John Young Furniture Clearance Center. Loads of lounge Suites, dining tables, and chairs below wholesale prices. Plus our usual range of end lines including Gardeners Gifts priced to clear - open all weekend, 9 am to 3.30 pm - 33 Nelson St … View moreWe have expanded our Nelson St Warehouse and now have a John Young Furniture Clearance Center. Loads of lounge Suites, dining tables, and chairs below wholesale prices. Plus our usual range of end lines including Gardeners Gifts priced to clear - open all weekend, 9 am to 3.30 pm - 33 Nelson St Pukekohe
Our latest auction is now live - loads of collectibles, antiques, end lines, and household items. Bidding is now available and the auction ends on Wednesday 25th May at 6 pm.
www.franklinauctions.co.nz...
Generator Programme. Where enterprising Kiwis in hardship, seize their opportunities and bring their ideas to life, sparking fruitful innovation in our communities.
Come to hear Tammy Potini, as the National Community Lead for the Generator programme introduces a couple of Generites who dreamt, … View moreGenerator Programme. Where enterprising Kiwis in hardship, seize their opportunities and bring their ideas to life, sparking fruitful innovation in our communities.
Come to hear Tammy Potini, as the National Community Lead for the Generator programme introduces a couple of Generites who dreamt, planned and now succeeding. thegenerator.org.nz...
Ko te mutanga oranga, he timatatanga kaha! Winning starts with beginning!
Visitors/guests are welcome to attend
Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: $30 Contact: bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com to obtain bank account details by 8pm Sunday 22nd May .
Thinking about a career in IT as a Web Developer? Our NZ Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) will teach you how to develop great websites in just one year! This programme will give you the development and design skills you need to make your mark in an exciting industry.
No University… View moreThinking about a career in IT as a Web Developer? Our NZ Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) will teach you how to develop great websites in just one year! This programme will give you the development and design skills you need to make your mark in an exciting industry.
No University entrance required! All you need is NCEA Level 2 to |get yourself started| on this journey into the IT industry.
Enrol now for our July intake at vision.ac.nz
Generator Programme. Where enterprising Kiwis in hardship, seize their opportunities and bring their ideas to life, sparking fruitful innovation in our communities.
Come to hear Tammy Potini, as the National Community Lead for the Generator programme introduces a couple of Generites who dreamt, … View moreGenerator Programme. Where enterprising Kiwis in hardship, seize their opportunities and bring their ideas to life, sparking fruitful innovation in our communities.
Come to hear Tammy Potini, as the National Community Lead for the Generator programme introduces a couple of Generites who dreamt, planned and now succeeding. thegenerator.org.nz...
Ko te mutanga oranga, he timatatanga kaha! Winning starts with beginning!
Visitors/guests are welcome to attend
Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: $30 Contact: bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com to obtain bank account details by 8pm Sunday 22nd May .
Girl Guiding New Zealand wants to open a new chapter in the growing Waikato town of Pōkeno, about five years since there were guiding activities there.
It is relaunching its Pōkeno presence with code GIRL Matariki, a full-day event where girls will programme a robot to draw the Matariki … View moreGirl Guiding New Zealand wants to open a new chapter in the growing Waikato town of Pōkeno, about five years since there were guiding activities there.
It is relaunching its Pōkeno presence with code GIRL Matariki, a full-day event where girls will programme a robot to draw the Matariki constellation, among other activities.
Local co-ordinators from the Te Kauwhata chapter Luci Fraser and Burnadette de Meyer are hoping families and parents would be keen to volunteer and help keep the Pōkeno chapter going.
"“The main thing that has kept us going and that I think will be great for Pōkeno is the stability for the girls,” Fraser said.
“Especially at the moment where there are lockdowns and a lot of people moving into Pōkeno, the lives of all these children are just so massively changing.
“Girl Guiding is that one constant, that safe place they can go to every week, whether it’s online or in person, it’s a safe consistent place that isn’t home or school.”
Would you volunteer for Girl Guiding or sign your daughters up?
www.stuff.co.nz...
Heathcotes’ May Madness sale is on now! Shop crazy deals across our range of TV, Audio, Kitchen, Laundry, IT, Cameras, Small Appliances and more!
Plus, get 36 Months Interest Free on purchases $499 and over!* Come and see us n store| or shop online at www.heathcotes.co.nz!
The Heathcotes … View moreHeathcotes’ May Madness sale is on now! Shop crazy deals across our range of TV, Audio, Kitchen, Laundry, IT, Cameras, Small Appliances and more!
Plus, get 36 Months Interest Free on purchases $499 and over!* Come and see us n store| or shop online at www.heathcotes.co.nz!
The Heathcotes Team
*T&Cs apply. 36 months interest free available on Q card Flexi Payment Plans & Flexi Purchases in-store and online until Tuesday 31st May 2022. Minimum spend $499. Minimum payments of 3% of the monthly closing balance or $10 (whichever is greater) are required throughout interest free period. Paying only the minimum monthly payments will not fully repay the loan before the end of the interest free period. Lending criteria, fees, Ts&Cs apply. Full terms available here.
Printing with Pasefika Pattern Stencils Workshop with Siniva Williams
Come and create your own art piece using different shaped stencils that are inspired by Pasefika tapa cloth patterns.
Saturday, 21 May 2022
10.00 -10.40am and 10.50 - 11.30am
Franklin Arts Centre
For kids ages 5+, with … View morePrinting with Pasefika Pattern Stencils Workshop with Siniva Williams
Come and create your own art piece using different shaped stencils that are inspired by Pasefika tapa cloth patterns.
Saturday, 21 May 2022
10.00 -10.40am and 10.50 - 11.30am
Franklin Arts Centre
For kids ages 5+, with adult supervision
Wear clothing you do not mind getting dirty.
This workshop is FREE. Spaces are limited. To secure your spot, book online via Eventbrite bit.ly... Or walk in before event starts but on a first come first to join basis, if spaces still available.
The new range of Line7 performance workwear has been designed, developed and tested by you – New Zealand farmers. We asked, listened, and collaborated directly with farmers in the making of this gear. We tested and re-tested in on-farm environments. We re-engineered what farming workwear can be … View moreThe new range of Line7 performance workwear has been designed, developed and tested by you – New Zealand farmers. We asked, listened, and collaborated directly with farmers in the making of this gear. We tested and re-tested in on-farm environments. We re-engineered what farming workwear can be with your needs front of mind.
We brought our decades of experience creating world-class performance gear. Add to that a legacy of Kiwi innovation, a challenger spirit and a practical attitude that’s been part of Line 7 since we started back in 1963.
Every detail has been reviewed and refined – without overlooking the obvious. Breathable, flexible, functional and comfortable, while still being supremely durable and waterproof. Made to fit farmers of all shapes and sizes, with a dedicated range for women. Built to last, and last a bit longer still, with an included repair kit that means you can fix it up quickly yourself.
Now take it out there, try it on and put it to the test. Wear it out and wear it again. We’re pretty damn confident you won’t be disappointed
While farming has changed significantly through the generations, LIC has had the privilege of journeying alongside farmers, their families and their businesses and have made constant improvements to deliver superior genetics and technology in response.
Visit our website to find out more about … View moreWhile farming has changed significantly through the generations, LIC has had the privilege of journeying alongside farmers, their families and their businesses and have made constant improvements to deliver superior genetics and technology in response.
Visit our website to find out more about how these advances are getting the next generation interested in dairy farming.
NZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!
PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether … View moreNZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!
PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether you're buying electronics, appliances, smartphones or watches, hair straighteners or any other everyday household or office product – find the best prices on PriceMe.
Make it your first stop, not an afterthought Neighbours!
Plus, you don’t need to leave the house! Shopping made simple, just how we like it.
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