Karaka, Papakura

150 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69.2% Yes, always ask
    69.2% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below!
    1.1% Complete
2789 votes
139 days ago

Want to live more sustainably? Try an eBike!

Bosch eBike Systems

Keen to avoid traffic and find a healthier, more fun way to get to work? Or fancy a weekend mission exploring your neighbourhood on two wheels? How about saving money on fuel, reducing your carbon and boosting your health all at the same time? On an eBike you can do all this without arriving a … View moreKeen to avoid traffic and find a healthier, more fun way to get to work? Or fancy a weekend mission exploring your neighbourhood on two wheels? How about saving money on fuel, reducing your carbon and boosting your health all at the same time? On an eBike you can do all this without arriving a sweaty mess, either!

Contact your local Bosch-powered eBike dealer to organise a test ride and find out more about living more sustainably with your eBike.

Feel the Flow!

The Team at Bosch eBike Systems
Find out more

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140 days ago

Celebrate BPW Franklin's 40th Anniversary

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Come and celebrate BPW Franklin's 40th anniversary. August 24th at Pukekohe Cossie Club 7pm.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Two Fat Ladies will have you rolling around in fits of laughter.
Tickets available from seretary@bpwfranklin.org.nz $65 OP Shop dress and bling - it will all be such good fun. … View more
Come and celebrate BPW Franklin's 40th anniversary. August 24th at Pukekohe Cossie Club 7pm.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Two Fat Ladies will have you rolling around in fits of laughter.
Tickets available from seretary@bpwfranklin.org.nz $65 OP Shop dress and bling - it will all be such good fun. Come and kick up your heels!

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167 days ago

How much are you paying for your bin tags?

Nic George Reporter from Stuff

With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.

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141 days ago

Celebration with LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Two Fat Ladies

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Come and celebrate BPW Franklin's 40th anniversary. August 24th at Pukekohe Cossie Club 7pm.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Two Fat Ladies will have you rolling around in fits of laughter.
Tickets available from seretary@bpwfranklin.org.nz $65
OP Shop dress and bling - it will all be such good fun. … View more
Come and celebrate BPW Franklin's 40th anniversary. August 24th at Pukekohe Cossie Club 7pm.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Two Fat Ladies will have you rolling around in fits of laughter.
Tickets available from seretary@bpwfranklin.org.nz $65
OP Shop dress and bling - it will all be such good fun. Come and kick up your heels!

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143 days ago

HEALTHY WHOLEFOOD COOKING WORKSHOP & MASTERCLASS - with Kim

Kim from Papakura

HEALTHY WHOLEFOOD COOKING WORKSHOP & MASTERCLASS - with Kim
August is Gut Health Month – for us!
Our Healthy Wholefood Cooking workshop is joining forces with the Masterclass for a special two-part series. Attend one evening or both for the full experience!

Are you suffering from … View more
HEALTHY WHOLEFOOD COOKING WORKSHOP & MASTERCLASS - with Kim
August is Gut Health Month – for us!
Our Healthy Wholefood Cooking workshop is joining forces with the Masterclass for a special two-part series. Attend one evening or both for the full experience!

Are you suffering from bloating, feeling sluggish, have constipation or diarrhoea, an uncomfortable gut, reflux or abdominal pain, or just not feeling yourself?

Or, are you looking for some inspiration and help with your cooking? Do you want to use more plant-based wholefoods for your health?

Then these are just the workshops for you! Learn how eating more whole plant-foods can make such a difference to your health and wellbeing.

Part 1: Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00 PM
Explore the benefits of plant-based wholefoods to nourish your body and support your microbiome. Kim will demonstrate five tasty 'gut' healing recipes. Learn how caring for your gut could give you a new lease on life!

Part 2: Tuesday, August 20 at 7:00 PM
Learn about cultured and fermented foods and how they can improve your overall health and wellbeing. The Masterclass will show you how to make your own cultured foods to support gut health and maintain a healthy microbiome.

Don't miss this special event where Kim will inspire your health journey and motivate you to incorporate nutritious foods into your daily routine. Save the dates and join us for evenings filled with learning, cooking, and tasting delicious wholefood dishes!

Details:
When: Tuesday, August 6 & 20 at 7:00 PM
Where: The Church Hall, 12 Alpha Street, Papakura - or join us virtually on Zoom
Cost: $5 for each session

To book or for more information:
Book here: livingwellwithpapakurasda.co.nz...
Email: hello@livingwellwithpapakurasda.co.nz
Phone or Text Kim: 021 209 5058

Join us in person at the Church Hall to sample the dishes we prepare, or participate from the comfort of your home via Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there!

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143 days ago

Step it up!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takanini

A splash of Resene red transforms a rumpty old ladder into a handy stool or nifty shelves.

Find out how to repurpose your old ladder.

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144 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell… View more
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our colourful spot prizes.
Find out more

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144 days ago

Haylage,good quality for sale

Annette from Pukekohe

We have a limited number of bales of haylage for sale,made from our property
Good quality,suit horses or cattle.
Shed stored, Pick up in Pukekohe
$22 + GST
Text or call 021 202 5185

Price: $22

144 days ago

BEWARE: Scammers impersonating Police taking advantage of vulnerable, older people

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.

The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial … View more
Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.

The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial information from you.

People have been directed to go to the bank and withdraw money for evidence of the scam.
This is a scam – no legitimate Police officer will ever ask you to hand over money for any reason.

Overnight we have had five instances of this being reported, people need to be vigilant.
Enquiries into reports of scams of a similar nature received last week remain ongoing.

We appreciate these scammers are convincing, but New Zealand Police will never contact you and ask you to withdraw money. New Zealand Police will also never contact people seeking their banking details, card numbers, PIN or passwords.

Older members of our community are being targeted and Police urge anyone with elderly or vulnerable relatives to make them aware this activity is a scam.

There are instances where legitimate Police officers will contact you as part of their duties.

Remember:
• Police will never ask for details about your bank cards, PIN or passwords over the phone.
• Trust your instincts.
• If something doesn't feel right, or is too good to be true, it probably is.
• If you are uncertain, ask for the officer’s details.
• Hang up, contact 105 and request the officer to contact you.
• Police aren’t in the business of offering prize money.

If you are in the unfortunate position of being a victim of a scam, please report the matter to Police.

Take the chance to upskill yourself on scam awareness, check for further information on the Netsafe website: netsafe.org.nz...

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144 days ago

Adoption and remembrance event

Fiona from Takanini

This coming Saturday

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148 days ago

Q&A: Animal Welfare with SPCA's Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.

A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home … View more
We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.

A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home with ostriches, guinea pigs, bees, a rescue tortoiseshell named Lynk, a ragdoll named Oscar, two mini foxies called Chester and Maya and a black Labrador named Bonnie.

Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell is excited to answer your questions on all things animal welfare, whether it's how to best look after your new pet, how to combat separation anxiety or how to report neglect.

↓ Share your questions now ↓

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144 days ago

Tips for working in retirement

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

Retirement in New Zealand is evolving as people live longer, healthier lives, and the number of Kiwis who choose to continue working later in life is rising.

Retirement is your time to do what you love. Maybe for you this doesn't mean stopping work altogether; instead, it can mean shifting… View more
Retirement in New Zealand is evolving as people live longer, healthier lives, and the number of Kiwis who choose to continue working later in life is rising.

Retirement is your time to do what you love. Maybe for you this doesn't mean stopping work altogether; instead, it can mean shifting gears to something more fulfilling or pursuing passions that you now have time for. This might mean volunteering, part-time work, or even starting your own business.

Here’s some helpful advice from Ryman residents in the workforce.

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144 days ago

Go for GOLD tyre sale!

Papakura Toyota

With winning deals like Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price on selected Bridgestone or Firestone tyres, Buy 3 Get 1 Free on selected Supercat tyres and 20% OFF selected Dayton tyres!

Come on in to Bridgestone Takanini, located next door. Only while stocks last, terms and conditions apply.

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144 days ago

Karcher Window Cleaner

Moya from Papakura

Karcher WV 50 PLUS Vacuum Window Cleaner. For sale. Used twice. Been in storage. Retails at $179.00 Selling for $75. Pick up Papakura Central.

Price: $75

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