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556 days ago

Health and Safety Tip #12

Matt from Flash Excavations ltd

Here is our Health and Safety Tip #12 for this week - Working at Height. Stay Safe! ⚡️Flash Excavations Ltd ⚡️

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556 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and… View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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557 days ago

One week left to vote in Love Your Local Awards

The Team from Love Your Local

You nominated your most-loved locals - now it’s time to vote! We’ve managed to whittle down over a thousand nominations into regional finalists, so we need to know who deserves to win. Regional winners will go into the running for national titles, as judged by a panel led by Peter Gordon, so … View moreYou nominated your most-loved locals - now it’s time to vote! We’ve managed to whittle down over a thousand nominations into regional finalists, so we need to know who deserves to win. Regional winners will go into the running for national titles, as judged by a panel led by Peter Gordon, so make sure to get your votes in.

Head to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to cast your votes, and go into the draw to win a Restaurant Association voucher.
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558 days ago

Join us online for your Community Health Forum

Waikato DHB

Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and would like you to join us.
At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand we want to hear your thoughts on health and well-being, and on local health services.
To help us with this, dial in to our friendly forum and share your knowledge … View more
Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and would like you to join us.
At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand we want to hear your thoughts on health and well-being, and on local health services.
To help us with this, dial in to our friendly forum and share your knowledge and experiences with us so we can improve services and enable information sharing.
As part of this, we’ll update you on key health services related matters, and emerging initiatives.

Topics include - Local community feedback and discussion on the new health system and localities.
We are also going through an organisational change process currently and will share more about this with you.

North Waikato
When: Tuesday 20 June, 10 – 11.30am
Where: online via Zoom

If interested please email: norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for a link to the meeting.

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from the Te Whatu Ora Waikato, other health providers and other local organisations/groups.
We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
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559 days ago

Harakeke Wall Hanging Workshop

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Harakeke Wall hanging workshop
Saturday 24 June, 9:30am

Hosted by Kaiako Jean. Over the course of 3 hours you will learn about Māori customs through making your own beautiful Harakeke wall hanging.

Please bring any small trinkets and taonga to attach to your wall hanging, and a good pair … View more
Harakeke Wall hanging workshop
Saturday 24 June, 9:30am

Hosted by Kaiako Jean. Over the course of 3 hours you will learn about Māori customs through making your own beautiful Harakeke wall hanging.

Please bring any small trinkets and taonga to attach to your wall hanging, and a good pair of scissors. Optional; Garden gloves.

This workshop is Free, however spaces are limited. Booking is essential. Book via Eventbrite bitly.ws...

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559 days ago

KO AHAU TE WHENUA

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

KO AHAU TE WHENUA
Jean Yern
1 July - 12 August 2023

Jean Yern (Mangatangi, Ngāti Tamaoho) presents her installation KO AHAU TE WHENUA that pays homage to her wāhi tapu. Sound recordings from these sites of significance inspire her soundscapes and lush blue video light-scapes. Through this … View more
KO AHAU TE WHENUA
Jean Yern
1 July - 12 August 2023

Jean Yern (Mangatangi, Ngāti Tamaoho) presents her installation KO AHAU TE WHENUA that pays homage to her wāhi tapu. Sound recordings from these sites of significance inspire her soundscapes and lush blue video light-scapes. Through this installation the gallery becomes an immersive environment where visitors can experience the rich wairua of the area. Yern's work also frames the complex issue of climate change in a local context that is grounded in the knowledge of local mana whenua Ngāti Tamaoho. By exploring the changing ecology of sounds, she highlights how climate change affects not only the physical environment but also the cultural and spiritual landscape of the area through sound.

“My vision is that visitors leave KO AHAU TE WHENUA feeling a sense of calm and peace with a strengthened awareness of the value of mātauranga Māori. I see connecting with mana whenua knowledge as a way to tackle local environmental issues, ensuring that the intergenerational relationships of taiao, whenua and tāngata can flourish.” - Jean Yern

“Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Waikato te Awa
Ko Taupiri te Maunga
Ko Ngāti Tamaoho te hapu
Ko Mangatangi te Marae
Ko Jean tāku ingoa
Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa”

- Jean Rangiwhakakī Yern (Mangatangi, Ngāti Tamaoho, Waikato, and Tainui)

Jean Rangiwhakakī Yern is a passionate kaitoi (Māori artist) seeking greater social and cultural visibility for Māori culture and art. Jean Yern works across the mediums of rāranga, print making, music and performance responding to themes of urbanisation, identity, and cultural transformations.

Jean sees Toi Māori (Māori Art) as a bridge, connecting an individual’s sense of belonging and identity to the whenua, awa, and community. Understanding tangata whenua is important and gaining knowledge in Te Ao Māori (Māori world view) creates connection across cultures.

Jean is married to Kieran who is a chicken farmer in Mangatangi, and she has two daughters (Olive 8yrs), and Riley (16months).


Image: Jean Yern, Maunga kohukohunui, 2023

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559 days ago

Lounge Suite Sale

Dave from

**OUR PRICES FOR JOHN YOUNG LOUNGE SUITES ARE ALREADY LOW BUT THIS WEEKEND WE'VE REDUCED SOME SUITES TO COST🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 AND TAKEN ANOTHER 10% OFF OUR LOW PRICES
GET INTO PUKEKOHE TRADERS THIS WEEKEND AND SAVE $1000'S … View more
**OUR PRICES FOR JOHN YOUNG LOUNGE SUITES ARE ALREADY LOW BUT THIS WEEKEND WE'VE REDUCED SOME SUITES TO COST🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 AND TAKEN ANOTHER 10% OFF OUR LOW PRICES
GET INTO PUKEKOHE TRADERS THIS WEEKEND AND SAVE $1000'S 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 OFF NEW LOUNGE SUITES, DINING SUITES, AND MORE - PUKEKOHE TRADERS 33 NELSON ST PUKEKOHE**

Negotiable

559 days ago

Lounge Suite Sale

Dave from

**MASSIVE SOFA AND SOFA BED SELL OUT🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥AT TAKANINI TRADERS - 211 GREAT SOUTH RD TAKANINI
SLOANE 2 SEATER WAS $1399 NOW $895
SLOANE 3 SEATER WAS $1599 NOW $1095

AND THE DEAL OF THE WEEKEND 👍👍👍👍👍👍
SLOANE BED SOFA - FOLD-OUT BED AND MATTRESS AND A … View more
**MASSIVE SOFA AND SOFA BED SELL OUT🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥AT TAKANINI TRADERS - 211 GREAT SOUTH RD TAKANINI
SLOANE 2 SEATER WAS $1399 NOW $895
SLOANE 3 SEATER WAS $1599 NOW $1095

AND THE DEAL OF THE WEEKEND 👍👍👍👍👍👍
SLOANE BED SOFA - FOLD-OUT BED AND MATTRESS AND A STORAGE UNIT AND A CHAISE
WAS $2995 NOW $2275😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
PLUS PLUS PLUS - WITH EACH SOFA SOLD A FREE SCOTCH GUARD TREATMENT
WATCHING YOUR PENNIES ??????????????? - BUY AT TAKANINI TRADERS - WE BRING YOU THE BEST DEALS ON NEW FURNITURE - TAKANINI TRADERS 211 GREAT SOUTH RD TAKANINI, OPEN ALL WEEKEND**

Negotiable

559 days ago

BPW Franklin Candle Lighting June 28th

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry. Have you registered for the BPW Franklin Inc
International Candle Lighting Dinner
Speaker: SUE DICKENS of The NEW FOUNDATIONS TRUST

Better futures for South Auckland youth. The Trust specialises in transitional educational mentoring with the desire to see disadvantaged … View more
Hurry, Hurry, Hurry. Have you registered for the BPW Franklin Inc
International Candle Lighting Dinner
Speaker: SUE DICKENS of The NEW FOUNDATIONS TRUST

Better futures for South Auckland youth. The Trust specialises in transitional educational mentoring with the desire to see disadvantaged young people thrive, achieve and aspire to reach their potential. We have it on good authority that Sue is an excellent speaker.
Wednesday 28th June 2023 : 6:15 pm for 7:00 pm Buffet Dinner
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, 78 Nelson Street.
Cost: $35 per person BPW Franklin Inc. BNZ 02-0404-0100956-00
Ref: Surname and Code: Dinner Cash bar & EFTPOS available
Registration & deadline for payments 23 June
Please advise any special dietary requirements and full name to catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz Mobile: 021 210 4963

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559 days ago

Have you got a great family recipe for cauliflower?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for cauliflower recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by June 25, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the August issue of NZ Gardener.

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560 days ago

IHC Op Shop Mid Winter Sale

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

We have had some fabulous clothing donations this week and are going to share the love with a Mid Winter sale on Friday and Saturday. All clothing store wide will be half price. Pop in and stock up your wardrobe.

Negotiable

563 days ago

What are your winter-warming hacks?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

June is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.

What do you do to prepare for winter? … View more
June is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.

What do you do to prepare for winter? Share your tips for staying warm and dry, and for making the most of the chillier season.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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561 days ago

8 seater outdoor table and chairs with 2 tables

Debbie from Pukekohe

Can be arranged in a square or rectangle (for a long lunch)

Pickup Pukekohe East

Price: $300

562 days ago

IHC Op Shop - Glass Wear

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

Glass dishes and bowls, all sizes and shapes from $2. Please come and have a look if you need some glass wear.

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562 days ago

Attention! Why Your Insurance Premiums are on the rise!

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Neighbours, don't let rising living costs and surging insurance premiums in 2023 leave you uninsured! Renewing your policies without first checking if the price has increased, could lead to bigger bills. Let's avoid that!

Explore alternative insurance providers now. Money CompareView more
Hey Neighbours, don't let rising living costs and surging insurance premiums in 2023 leave you uninsured! Renewing your policies without first checking if the price has increased, could lead to bigger bills. Let's avoid that!

Explore alternative insurance providers now. Money Compare consolidates all major insurers and their key features in one place, making searching for new providers easy. They offer fantastic deals like one month of FREE car insurance, PLUS a helpful team to assist you in reviewing your health and life insurance coverage, to ensure you're on the best policy. Take charge of your insurance today by reviewing your policies!
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