Karaka, Papakura

1514 days ago

Freezing Herbs

Way Of Life Health Shop

I have noticed that the herbs in my garden are starting to come away with new growth. Fresh herbs add wonderful flavours to cooking but aren't always available all year round. A good way to store herbs while they are at their best, is to freeze them in olive oil or butter. This method works … View moreI have noticed that the herbs in my garden are starting to come away with new growth. Fresh herbs add wonderful flavours to cooking but aren't always available all year round. A good way to store herbs while they are at their best, is to freeze them in olive oil or butter. This method works particularly well for harder herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme, fennel stalks, and oregano. Use clean dry herbs. Chop or tear to size used in cooking. Put in ice cube containers singly, or mixed, to about two thirds full. Cover with olive oil or melted butter and freeze. When frozen, empty into plastic bags, label and store in the deep freeze. Use for cooking onions, garlic etc, for the base of recipes, for browning meats, adding to stuffing, putting in soups, or whatever takes your fancy! Enjoy.

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1519 days ago

Election 2020: What you need to know

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, The 2020 general election is less than two months away. Here’s everything you need to know about how to vote, where you can do it, when, and how the process of forming a government works.

1514 days ago

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

CANDIDATES Panel hosted by BPW Franklin on August 26th open to Public from 7.30 for 8pm at the Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St Pukekohe.
Port Waikato candidates
Lucie Rutherfurd Outdoors Party
Mark Ball Heartland NZ
Andrew Bayly National
Baljit Kaur Labour
John Reeves NZ First
Ian … View more
CANDIDATES Panel hosted by BPW Franklin on August 26th open to Public from 7.30 for 8pm at the Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St Pukekohe.
Port Waikato candidates
Lucie Rutherfurd Outdoors Party
Mark Ball Heartland NZ
Andrew Bayly National
Baljit Kaur Labour
John Reeves NZ First
Ian Cummings Independent

Send your questions to bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com before Aug 11th so the candidates have time to do their research before the meeting.

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1515 days ago

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2021

Virginia from Pukekohe

Planning the event.
This will be a Franklin event so a planning meeting will be held in the Heritage Lounge, Cosmopolitan Club, Pukekohe on Monday 10th August at 7pm. Please come and find out what is planned, or put in your ideas of what form the event should take. The more different cultures and … View more
Planning the event.
This will be a Franklin event so a planning meeting will be held in the Heritage Lounge, Cosmopolitan Club, Pukekohe on Monday 10th August at 7pm. Please come and find out what is planned, or put in your ideas of what form the event should take. The more different cultures and religions present the more diverse the event will be and International Women's Day is all about inclusion and diversity throughout the world.

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1515 days ago

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Virginia from Pukekohe

CANDIDATES Panel hosted by BPW Franklin on August 26th open to Public from 7.30 for 8pm at the Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St Pukekohe.
Port Waikato candidates
Lucie Rutherfurd Outdoors Party
Mark Ball Heartland NZ
Andrew Bayly National
Baljit Kaur Labour
John Reeves NZ First
Ian … View more
CANDIDATES Panel hosted by BPW Franklin on August 26th open to Public from 7.30 for 8pm at the Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St Pukekohe.
Port Waikato candidates
Lucie Rutherfurd Outdoors Party
Mark Ball Heartland NZ
Andrew Bayly National
Baljit Kaur Labour
John Reeves NZ First
Ian Cummings Independent

Send your questions to bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com before Aug 11th so the candidates have time to do their research before the meeting.

1515 days ago

Reduce work travel

EECA

Travel a lot with work? Live more with less energy. Save valuable time and money by connecting digitally instead, and stop burning all that fuel. Find out more

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1516 days ago

Celebrate 30 years of Daffodil Day with us

Cancer Society

At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View more
At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.

Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.

Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.

Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch.
Donate now

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1517 days ago

Celebrating Auckland's rangers on World Ranger Day

The Team from Auckland Council

Today is World Ranger Day, which celebrates the work rangers do to protect the planet's natural treasures and cultural heritage, and commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty.

To celebrate our very own rangers, we ran a Q&A on Instagram and Facebook stories to give you an… View more
Today is World Ranger Day, which celebrates the work rangers do to protect the planet's natural treasures and cultural heritage, and commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty.

To celebrate our very own rangers, we ran a Q&A on Instagram and Facebook stories to give you an opportunity to find out more about their important work.

In case you missed it, here are some of the interesting questions you asked them and our rangers' answers, hopefully giving you more insights into their universe.

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1517 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💞

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.

Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

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1517 days ago

Art Exhibition in Pukekohe - August/September

Diana from Waiuku

There will be a wonderful display - so come and have a look!

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1517 days ago

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View more
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

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1517 days ago

Check your windows for draughts

Exceed - We Fix Windows & Doors

To reduce drafts around your windows, and therefore keep your home warmer during winter, it is worth checking your friction stays - the hinge which holds the part of the window which opens to the frame. There are several problems which can develop over time:

1. The friction wears out & windows… View more
To reduce drafts around your windows, and therefore keep your home warmer during winter, it is worth checking your friction stays - the hinge which holds the part of the window which opens to the frame. There are several problems which can develop over time:

1. The friction wears out & windows flop open in the breeze,

2. The hinge gets corroded & stiff to open, sometimes this can be re-covered by spraying the 4 friction joints with a spray lube, anything but the red 556 CRC which has a cutting compound in it.

3. The hinge wears & loses the ability to pull the top of the window closed

An easy way to check your friction stays is with our free draft testing card. To request a card, or book a free assessment, give us a call on 0800 25 25 00

From Ron & Tom
The Team at Exceed

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1517 days ago

Getting dew on your windows?

RetroFit Double Glazing - Auckland South

It’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free … View moreIt’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free measure and quote here and our local consultants can walk you through the process with a tailored solution to suit your home. Or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1517 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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1517 days ago

Hay..

Wendy from Waiuku

Hi, im looking for a couple of hay bales
(or some such¿..) for my pals piggy whom is due to give birth rather soon &
as its not for feed does not need to be ‘good’ edible stuff.
Im in Waiuku but will be taking it to her place up past Helensville/Parakai..
so i can pick up pretty … View more
Hi, im looking for a couple of hay bales
(or some such¿..) for my pals piggy whom is due to give birth rather soon &
as its not for feed does not need to be ‘good’ edible stuff.
Im in Waiuku but will be taking it to her place up past Helensville/Parakai..
so i can pick up pretty much anywheres - between here 👇🏽 & 👆🏽 there.
If anyone has any to sell or can point me in the right direction msg here or please txt 02102612231
Cheers
Katie

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