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759 days ago

FREE ACTIVITY - Drawing in the Sand

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Drawing in the Sand
Saturday 12 November, 10.30am – 12pm (drop in)

Please join exhibiting artists, Melanie Arnold, Belinda Griffiths and Diane Scott to try your hand at making art with sand. Experiment with tools and mark making inspired by the artists’ works in the gallery and create your … View more
Drawing in the Sand
Saturday 12 November, 10.30am – 12pm (drop in)

Please join exhibiting artists, Melanie Arnold, Belinda Griffiths and Diane Scott to try your hand at making art with sand. Experiment with tools and mark making inspired by the artists’ works in the gallery and create your own unique sand image to take home.

All ages (parental supervision essential for young children)

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759 days ago

Pams products recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.

New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."

What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.

If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.

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760 days ago

Op Shop Summer Specials: T-shirts $1, Ladies' tops $2, Men's shirts $2

Cecily from Pukekohe

The Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop is closed this Saturday, October 29, for a memorial service but will be open as usual on Friday, 9am to noon. New-season summer stock specials T-shirts $1, ladies' tops and men's shirts $2. Cash only please, we have no Eftpos. The Op Shop is in the hall … View moreThe Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop is closed this Saturday, October 29, for a memorial service but will be open as usual on Friday, 9am to noon. New-season summer stock specials T-shirts $1, ladies' tops and men's shirts $2. Cash only please, we have no Eftpos. The Op Shop is in the hall behind St Andrew's Anglican Church on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe. Usual opening hours are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to noon.

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760 days ago

Have you met Wendy Zhou? She's helped saved more than 350,000kg of food

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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760 days ago

I Pad/ Book support pillow-for the golfers!

Kathy from Pukekohe

Handmade locally, from quality cotton golf themed fabric. Recline whilst reading, comfortably! It acts like a mini bean bag. It can also be used at a desk/ table. See selections handmadegiftsnz.com...
Just $38 + post or collect.

Price: $38

760 days ago

Kenworth T909 out on a job

Matt from Flash Excavations ltd

⚡️⚡️Here goes our awesome Kenworth T909 out on a job last week🤙 - moving a 320 CAT Digger from Pokeno to Pukekohe🔥😎

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761 days ago

Ready for some Summer Lovin?

Clarence St Theatre

Are you hopelessly devoted to the world's most loved musical GREASE?

Get your gang together and book your tickets today for a night of fun, frivolity and nostalgia. Strictly limited season so don’t delay and book today.

Go Greased Lightnin'
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761 days ago

Keen on volunteering with the IHC Op Shop?

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

We have vacancies for volunteers to assist with sorting donations on weekday afternoons, assist behind the counter on Fridays (either morning or afternoon) or on Saturdays (4 hour shifts).
If interested please either message us, call into the shop and ask for Brigit Bowron or Kathleen Felix or … View more
We have vacancies for volunteers to assist with sorting donations on weekday afternoons, assist behind the counter on Fridays (either morning or afternoon) or on Saturdays (4 hour shifts).
If interested please either message us, call into the shop and ask for Brigit Bowron or Kathleen Felix or telephone Brigit on 021 244 2941.

761 days ago

Have you met Kelly Francis?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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762 days ago

Get the day’s top news with Two Minutes of Stuff

Stuff

Satiate your news hunger with Two Minutes of Stuff, a bite-sized snack of the top stories and key issues of the day.

Two minutes is all you'll need to get up to speed on today's talking point and the biggest news of the day and stories you don't want to miss. A fully-curated … View more
Satiate your news hunger with Two Minutes of Stuff, a bite-sized snack of the top stories and key issues of the day.

Two minutes is all you'll need to get up to speed on today's talking point and the biggest news of the day and stories you don't want to miss. A fully-curated experience, with items hand-picked by Stuff staff, sent each weekday evening. Sign up for free here.
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764 days ago

Arborist or Hedge trimmer

Nikhil from Pukekohe

Hi Neighbourly,

Can someone in community refer me to a good arborist or hedge trimmer person please ?

I am based out in Pukekohe


Cheers

765 days ago

$4000 EDUCATION BURSARY FROM BPW FRANKLIN closes 4th November

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

BPW Franklin offers an Education Bursary to a woman with connections to Franklin who is a New Zealand resident, pursuing a tertiary education at a recognised NZ Institution in 2023 or re training following an absence from employment.
Selected applicants will be asked to present themselves for a … View more
BPW Franklin offers an Education Bursary to a woman with connections to Franklin who is a New Zealand resident, pursuing a tertiary education at a recognised NZ Institution in 2023 or re training following an absence from employment.
Selected applicants will be asked to present themselves for a face-to-face interview in November. The award will be made on 22nd February 2023
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4 November 2022
THE APPLICATION FORM, CONDITIONS & CRITERIA ARE AVAILABLE FROM
Coordinator, Mary coordinator@bpwfranklin.org.nz
Mobile/Text : 021 054 8324
Facebook: Business & Professional Women BPW Franklin
Website: bpwfranklin.org.nz

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765 days ago

Inbox Inspiration for Sowing & Growing

Yates

Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on … View more
Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on top of the seasonal tasks with us; whether you’re into vegies, herbs, fruit trees or houseplants, we’ll help you navigate your way to a gorgeous and luxuriant garden. Click through to get our timely advice on feeding, watering, weeding and how to nip your garden problems in the bud!
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765 days ago

Community Expo Oct 27th 10am - 4pm Pukekohe Town Hall

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Don’t miss out! The 2022 Community Networks Franklin expo showcases the many fantastic social services our member organisations offer the people of the Franklin area. Come along and find out what's available to you and your whanau. Entry is free.

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765 days ago

Invite to Share the Stage Showcase

Momentum Waikato

Come out for a great time on Friday night, 28 October, at a door price set by you!

The Share the Stage Showcase is a special pop-up variety show being hosted by Clarence St Theatre in Hamilton to celebrate the new Waikato Regional Theatre.

Eight acts, nearly 100 local performers, a 2-hour … View more
Come out for a great time on Friday night, 28 October, at a door price set by you!

The Share the Stage Showcase is a special pop-up variety show being hosted by Clarence St Theatre in Hamilton to celebrate the new Waikato Regional Theatre.

Eight acts, nearly 100 local performers, a 2-hour show, ranging from song to dance, and more.

Thanks to the support of Trust Waikato, you decide how much you pay for the show.

All door takings go towards the Waikato Regional Theatre project.

7pm, This Friday, 28th October at Clarence St Theatre.
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