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2316 days ago

An unlikely friendship

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

Hey Neighbours,
It's finally Fri-Yay!

If you're counting down the hours to clock out of work or school, check out this heart-warming read to help you get through your day.

This unlikely friendship of man and duck blossomed in Ongarue and for Pete the duck, it was love at first … View more
Hey Neighbours,
It's finally Fri-Yay!

If you're counting down the hours to clock out of work or school, check out this heart-warming read to help you get through your day.

This unlikely friendship of man and duck blossomed in Ongarue and for Pete the duck, it was love at first quack.

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2317 days ago

Poll: Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?

Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.

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Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
  • 34.3% Yes, I agree
    34.3% Complete
  • 56.5% No, I disagree
    56.5% Complete
  • 9.2% I don't mind either way
    9.2% Complete
8762 votes
2323 days ago

Urgent Hair models please

Alice from Pukekohe

Morning
My sister is training in hairdressing and is in urgent need of hair models
She needs one today at 10am
Feel free to pm me for details
$40 for all over colour had mine done this week and love it
At Common Thread in Pukekohe
Tracey Anderson

2317 days ago

Poll: To change or not to change?

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

Hey Neighbours,
How do you feel about your name?
Do you like it?
Do you hate it?
Do you want to change it?

One woman had her younger years tainted by the fact that she shared her name with five others in her class, so she changed it as soon as possible.

Now her daughter Esmee is about to … View more
Hey Neighbours,
How do you feel about your name?
Do you like it?
Do you hate it?
Do you want to change it?

One woman had her younger years tainted by the fact that she shared her name with five others in her class, so she changed it as soon as possible.

Now her daughter Esmee is about to start full-time education but will be sharing her name with two others in her class.

Horrified by this the mother posted to an anonymous parenting site if it would be unreasonable to change her daughter's name.

What do you think?
Has anyone in Franklin had a similar name situation?
What did you do about it?

Please put NFP if you don't want your comment printed.

Read more about the name situation: www.stuff.co.nz...

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To change or not to change?
  • 33.3% Who cares? It's just a name.
    33.3% Complete
  • 8.3% Her daughter, her decision.
    8.3% Complete
  • 0% Of course I would change her name.
    0% Complete
  • 58.3% She's daft if she does that.
    58.3% Complete
12 votes
2317 days ago

Minister's balancing act

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View more
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.

Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Join a class near you

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2317 days ago

Clothing alterations required please

Ian from Bombay

Hi Neighbours.
I am after somebody to remove labels from a large number of silk and linen garments and then sew on new label replacements. This has to be a professional quality job, I'm talking about a couple of thousand items.
If interested please contact me to discuss details.
I've … View more
Hi Neighbours.
I am after somebody to remove labels from a large number of silk and linen garments and then sew on new label replacements. This has to be a professional quality job, I'm talking about a couple of thousand items.
If interested please contact me to discuss details.
I've had several enquiries since last night.. Thank you . To clarify a couple of points:
I'm looking for a qualified person to come to our Bombay warehouse where all the clothes are on rails and do the job here, so we are able to keep all the clothes in their proper storage positions. This will mean bringing your required equipment with you.There are around 300 items and depending on the right person's qualifications, speed of work etc I can pay between 70 cents and $1.00 per item.
Thanks and Regards. Ian (in Bombay)
09 236 0022 / 021 262 9436

2318 days ago

Poll: Would you pay?

Reporter Franklin County News

Hey guys, in a recent Stuff article Mark Cory-Wright was dumbfounded to receive a one-cent invoice from IRD.

Now the question is, would you pay it back?

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Would you pay?
  • 23.5% Nah it's not worth it.
    23.5% Complete
  • 41.2% I pay back what I owe.
    41.2% Complete
  • 35.3% I'd send them a 10 cent coin and ask for change.
    35.3% Complete
17 votes
2320 days ago

Winter heating hacks

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

Hey Neighbours,
With the warmer weather still a few months away, it can be tempting to blast the heater or stay in the warm shower a little longer.

However, heating can be expensive, which is why Terry Johnson took heating into his own hands with his DIY solar heat collector.

Because of … View more
Hey Neighbours,
With the warmer weather still a few months away, it can be tempting to blast the heater or stay in the warm shower a little longer.

However, heating can be expensive, which is why Terry Johnson took heating into his own hands with his DIY solar heat collector.

Because of this Johnson and his family were able to heat there home for an estimated $1.50 per year.

Will any Franklin DIY fanatics be attempting this heating life hack?
Or do you have your own tricks for cost-effective heating in the winter?
Let us know in the comments below.

Please put NFP if you don't want your comment to be printed.

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2318 days ago

*WIN* Ditch the plastic bags and go natural!

Croco

It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will… View more
It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will help you ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some in your bag or in the back of your car.

Buy in July and you'll SAVE! For every 4-Piece Combo Set you buy, we will plant a tree in an area of need. You order one, we plant one! It's just one small way we're helping kiwis reduce their use of plastic.

LIKE or THANK this post by Tuesday 31st July 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Order now and save!

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2326 days ago

Poll: Which came first, the chicken or the cage?

Reporter Franklin County News

Hi all, a recent stuff article tackled a question most grocery buying kiwi have faced. Do I buy with my conscience and grab the free-range eggs? Or do I focus on the purse strings and go for the caged option?

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Which came first, the chicken or the cage?
  • 30.8% I'm not made of money. Caged.
    30.8% Complete
  • 61.5% Think of the chickens. Free-range.
    61.5% Complete
  • 7.7% Neither I buy colony.
    7.7% Complete
  • 0% It's all wrong. I'm a vegan.
    0% Complete
26 votes
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