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2560 days ago

Te Whangai Trust claims New Zealand Plant Conservation Network award

Ruwade Bryant Reporter from Franklin County News

A local environmental organisation has been honoured with a national conservation accolade at this year's New Zealand Plant Conservation Network Awards.

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2560 days ago

Man hit by car during skid session on beach south of Auckland

Ruwade Bryant Reporter from Franklin County News

Police are investigating an incident where a man was struck by a car doing donuts on a beach south of Auckland.

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2560 days ago

Poll: Should beggars pick up ciggie butts in Franklin?

Ruwade Bryant Reporter from Franklin County News

Wellington's inner city residents are asking the council to implement a scheme where people on a benefit could gather butts in return for compensation. Should the same be implemented in Franklin? We want to know what you think.

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

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Should beggars pick up ciggie butts in Franklin?
  • 50% Yes, it would be great scheme.
    50% Complete
  • 50% No, it's rude and condescending.
    50% Complete
  • 0% Maybe, but it could get malicious.
    0% Complete
14 votes
2560 days ago

Italy comes to Pukekohe for Sunday's Christmas parade

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

Peter and Marion van Dijk are bringing a taste of Italy to Pukekohe this festive season for the town's Christmas parade on Sunday, December 3.

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2560 days ago

Pukekohe group Te Whariki Ora receives White Ribbon award

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

Te Whariki Ora was awarded the prize for the 'Group or Organisation who contributes to Safer Communities' category at the White Ribbon awards dinner on October 28 in Auckland.

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2560 days ago

Pukekohe startup, Huski, to tackle New Zealand's warm beer 'epidemic'

Ruwade Bryant Reporter from Franklin County News

Simon Huesser, along side his wife Meika, have come up with a superior beer cooler that could solve all summer-drinking burdens - meet the Huski Cooler.

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2561 days ago

It’s time to set up your cyber defence

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much … View more
If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much easier than you’d think. Cyber Smart Week is happening around New Zealand from 27 November to 1 December and it’s all about doing one thing to make a big difference. The Cyber Smart website has all the tips you need to get your family and workmates on board.
Learn more

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2561 days ago

Poll: Do you think people should cut back on Christmas gifts?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

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

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Do you think people should cut back on Christmas gifts?
  • 15.4% No way! Keep those pressies coming - the more the merrier!
    15.4% Complete
  • 84.6% Yes! It's getting out of control, especially when it comes to kids' pressies
    84.6% Complete
13 votes
2562 days ago

Life in the bike lane

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

45,000 people started riding in Auckland last year. Join them in the bike lane this summer! at.govt.nz... #AKLBikeLife

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2562 days ago

Paying for parking: Tap and go

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

We’re implementing tap and go on our on street parking machines, making paying for parking easier. AT.govt.nz/parking

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