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1897 days ago

Op Shop $1 Sale

Cecily from Pukekohe

All clothing reduced to $1 at the Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop this week before we change over for Spring. We are open 9am to noon on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in the hall behind St Andrew's Church, corner of Queen St and Wesley St. Come and get a bargain!

1898 days ago

Our kids can't escape advertising - What should be done?

Reporter Franklin County News

Our children are being exposed to an average of 46 ads for unhealthy products every day (27 junk food, 12 alcohol, and seven gambling).

These things are the leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms.

Should our Government be doing more to protect our … View more
Our children are being exposed to an average of 46 ads for unhealthy products every day (27 junk food, 12 alcohol, and seven gambling).

These things are the leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms.

Should our Government be doing more to protect our children from this advertising? What should be done?

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1899 days ago

Poll: Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?

Reporter Franklin County News

People either loved them or hated them, and now they're up for sale.

The giant 1990's Big Fresh Supermarket fruits and veges are up on Trade Me, with over 700 people adding them to their watchlist.

Did you enjoy seeing them on your grocery shopping outing?

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Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?
  • 50% Yes, I loved seeing them!
    50% Complete
  • 0% No way, they were terrifying
    0% Complete
  • 50% I didn't even notice them
    50% Complete
10 votes
1899 days ago

New blog post: Neighbourly in the news!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in … View moreWe love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in Neighbourly communities around the country. You can read about them right here in our latest blog post.

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1899 days ago

Irish Seeded Bread

Way Of Life Health Shop

This easy wheat free soda bread recipe was brought back from England recently by Helen, one of our Osteopaths, and is definitely worth sharing. It is easy to make, holds together well, and stays fresh for many days.
Ingredients:
300g oats
11/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 tblsp mixed seeds
500ml … View more
This easy wheat free soda bread recipe was brought back from England recently by Helen, one of our Osteopaths, and is definitely worth sharing. It is easy to make, holds together well, and stays fresh for many days.
Ingredients:
300g oats
11/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 tblsp mixed seeds
500ml natural yoghurt
1 egg
1 tblsp honey
1 tblsp oil
Line a loaf tin with baking paper. Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl, and mic together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until completely blended.
Place in loaf tin and sprinkle some extra seeds on top.
Bake at 180C for 25 minutes then lower the temperature to 150C and cook for a further 30 mins. Remove from oven and wrap in a clean tea towel. You will know when the bread is backed when you turn it out and it has a hollow sound when you knock on the base.

1899 days ago

Poll: Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It will soon be time to have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections. Do you intend to vote?

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Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?
  • 66.5% Yes definitely, democracy is vital
    66.5% Complete
  • 24.8% Maybe, I'm struggling to find anyone I want to vote for
    24.8% Complete
  • 8.7% No, I just can't be bothered with local councils
    8.7% Complete
1610 votes
1899 days ago

Become a Dementia Friend

Alzheimers NZ

Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends … View more
Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends worldwide. So why not you?

Learn how you can help in simple and small ways. Wear a badge. Take time to listen. Pop over for a cuppa. It only takes 20 minutes online.

Show your support and help people with dementia to live well too. Join Dementia Friends today.
Learn More

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1900 days ago

0% weeds, 100% Happiness. Win a Fiskars Xact™ weed puller!

Fiskars

A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing… View more
A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing muscle strain and backache. Its simple ergonomic design is changing the strenuous outdoor job of pulling weeds. You'll have the neighbours lining up to borrow yours!

We have 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to give away. Simply LIKE or THANK this post to go in the draw to WIN!

To find out more and buy the product, visit a Bunnings or Mitre 10 store near you

Never bow down to weeds again!

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* Competition entries accepted from 1.00am Sunday 15th September 2019 to 8:00am Monday 23rd September 2019. Five 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to be won. Winners will be contacted by email or phone on Monday 23rd September 2019. The prize will be couriered to the address specified by the winner within 4 weeks of the competition closing
Find out more

1901 days ago

Mauku School Country Life Day

Dave from Pukekohe

Once again Mauku's littlest residents turns on it's biggest day of the year.
Click here >>> franklinlifenz.com...

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1901 days ago

Take the stress out of retirement living

The Team from

In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.

It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the … View more
In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.

It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the village. As a Ryman Healthcare village, Bert Sutcliffe residents enjoy a fixed base weekly fee for life – guaranteed.*
Judith explains, “For us it was a no brainer, it was the best decision.

*Some conditions apply
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1901 days ago

BPW Franklin Dinner Sept 25th

Virginia from Pukekohe

BPW Franklin Dinner meeting taking place on Sept 25th at the Franklin Club 6.30pm. Registration and prepayment essential, all interested women are invited to attend but must text Marilyn 027 479 9121 by 8pm on Sunday 22nd. Cost $30

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1901 days ago

Downton Abbey

Virginia from Pukekohe

DOWNTON ABBEY this popularly acclaimed film will be showing at Pukekohe Cinema3 on Sunday 22nd Sept 3pm Tickets are just $20 and are obtainable from Pukekohe Travel Ltd – speak to Hannah or Gina. This event is more than just the film, there will be raffles and prizes and proceeds will go towards … View moreDOWNTON ABBEY this popularly acclaimed film will be showing at Pukekohe Cinema3 on Sunday 22nd Sept 3pm Tickets are just $20 and are obtainable from Pukekohe Travel Ltd – speak to Hannah or Gina. This event is more than just the film, there will be raffles and prizes and proceeds will go towards the BPW Franklin Annual Education Bursary. Applications for the bursary will be available in Nov and any woman with connections to Franklin going into tertiary education can apply. By attending patrons will be supporting this worthy cause and helping another woman achieve her goal. See you there.

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1902 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing, our Waikato columnist Sheryn Dean has top tips on cleaning up citrus, growing your own nitrogen fertiliser, making over your garden for spring, emptying out your compost heap and sorting out those self-seeded seedlings.

Our crop of the week is the beloved… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing, our Waikato columnist Sheryn Dean has top tips on cleaning up citrus, growing your own nitrogen fertiliser, making over your garden for spring, emptying out your compost heap and sorting out those self-seeded seedlings.

Our crop of the week is the beloved spud, we share more of your wonderful photos of life in the garden throughout the decades and we have some fabulous prizes up for grabs including a beautiful anthurium from Gellerts and lawn seed from Burnet's, and if you think you might own one of New Zealand's oldest houseplants, tell us about it and you could win a houseplant care prize pack from Yates.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1903 days ago

Dr Organics Moroccan Glow Self Tan Mousse

Way Of Life Health Shop

Get Ready for Summer with this bioactive tanning mousse in light, medium and dark shades. It leaves the skin with a deep natural glow. The range includes a Body Lotion Tan extender and a pre-tan exfoliating Body Polish.
* Easy application
* Instant streak free results.
* No Parabens, SLS, Synthetic… View more
Get Ready for Summer with this bioactive tanning mousse in light, medium and dark shades. It leaves the skin with a deep natural glow. The range includes a Body Lotion Tan extender and a pre-tan exfoliating Body Polish.
* Easy application
* Instant streak free results.
* No Parabens, SLS, Synthetic colours, DEA, Phthalates, Petrolatum, Glycols, BHT, Isothiazolines, Mineral Oil, or Silicons.
* These products are exclusive to Way of Life Health Shop, your local Community Health Store.

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