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Contents Welcome_________________________4

Trade Services ___________________ 30

Important Numbers _________________ 5

Rural/Lifestyle __________________ 31-38

History ________________________ 6-7

Around the Home _______________ 39-43

Community _____________________ 8-11

Professionals ____________________ 44

Education _____________________ 12-19

Churches ________________________45

Health & Beauty ________________ 20-25

Sports & Fitness ________________ 46-47

Retail ________________________ 26-27

Dining & Entertainment____________ 48-50

Vets _________________________28-29

Keeping up with the news New residents to Franklin district will quickly learn that keeping up with local happenings is a breeze.

These are often a great source of help to new lifestyle and small block owners.

That’s because the district is served by a variety of local newspapers and magazines which provide the latest happenings as well as valued information on living in the country.

Residents have easy access to coverage of council decisions, sports, the arts, education, health, policing and all manner of local issues and events. They can also read about farming matters and rural achievers and receive excellent advice on how to go about life on the farm(let) or similar and it all comes via the mail box.

In addition to local community newspapers, which are delivered weekly across the district, there are also several rural-focused publications which come in a variety of formats – both magazine and newspaper style.

Importantly, Franklin residents are kept in the know!

Published by Times House Publishing, PO Box 259 243 Botany, Auckland 2163.

Level 1, The Lane, Botany Town Centre, 588 Chapel Rd, East Tamaki. Phone 271 8080. Fax 271 8073. www.timeshouse.co.nz. Publishers of Rural Living, Design & Build and Settling In.

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Subscribe to Rural Living Rural Living is a stimulating magazine delivered to RD addresses in the Franklin district. It is designed to provide readers with varied rural information, which is both informative and helpful to the lifestyle market, as well as a ‘Living’ section providing for all aspects of living.

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: For your free e-edition of Rural Living delivered straight to your inbox go to www.ruralliving.co.nz/ subscriptions/e-edition For a copy of Rural Living mailed to your letterbox go to www.ruralliving.co.nz/subscriptions/print subscriptions. Postage costs $49 inc GST per annum.

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Welcome to the district...

Congratulations on choosing to live in beautiful Franklin district where residents enjoy a wealth of lifestyle options and are part of a friendly, vibrant community that prides itself on its mix of excellent man-made facilities and stunning natural heritage.

From its comprehensive public amenities and facilities for many different interests through to its natural, rural and waterfront playgrounds, the greater district provides every reason to make Franklin home.

Embracing a wide tract of land reaching from the Awhitu Peninsula in the west to Beachlands and Umupuia/Duders Beach in the east, Franklin is bounded by rural landscapes as well as surf and safe swimming beaches.

To the south lies Waikato, and the city of Hamilton, a mere 45 minutes away from the top of the Bombay Hills, which are regarded as the entranceway to Auckland city in the north.

Central to its character is Franklin’s farming and horticultural roots which still dominate today. Early history of the area is well documented with places such as the Karaka Museum, Glenbrook Railway and more providing wonderful insights into the past.

With the motorway running through the centre of Franklin, access to the north and south is easy and recent

Kariotahi Beach redevelopment of transport links to Auckland International Airport means it is a relatively quick drive to this major New Zealand entry/exit point.

While the greater area enjoys country quietude, Franklin is but a stone’s throw from urban hustle and bustle. New residents to the townships of Pukekohe, Waiuku, Clevedon and Beachlands are encouraged to talk to their neighbours, visit information and community centres and to explore the wider region.

Take advantage of local restaurants – Pukekohe and other areas too – you’ll find plenty to titivate the palate. Visit local markets and make the effort to take part in community events such as local agricultural and pastoral days, vintage shows, sports days and the many specialty events that bring the district together.

Most of all just enjoy your new home – you are living in a wonderful part of New Zealand – here’s to settling in quickly and best wishes for the future.

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I M PO RT A N T N U M B E R S Alcohol and Drug Helpline______________ 0800 787 797 Citizens Advice Bureau ________________ 0800 367 222 Civil Defence ______________________ 0800 222 200 Coastguard Manukau _________________ 09 817 6690 Papakura _________________ 09 299 9516 Auckland__________________09 303 4303 If no reply, phone Police Counties Care A&M (Papakura) ____________09 299 9380 Electric Power Lines Down______________ 0800 100 202 Emergencies Police, Fire, Ambulance ______________ 111 Gas Leaks/Broken Mains ________________ 09 301 0101 Healthline ________________________0800 611 116 Hospitals Pukekohe Hospital___________________09 237 0600 Franklin Memorial Hospital _____________ 09 235 9284 Middlemore Hospital _________________09 276 0000 KidzFirst Hospital ___________________09 276 0000 Manukau Superclinic _________________ 09 277 1660 Lifeline 24 Hr Counselling ______________ 0800 543 354

MAF – Animal Welfare Complaints ________ 0800 008 333 – Exotic Disease Hotline ____________0800 809 966 Metservice – Weather forecasts __________ 0900 999 09 Noise Control ______________________ 09 301 0101 Plunketline _______________________ 0800 933 922 Poisons & Hazardous Chemicals __________ 0800 764 766 Police – Highway Patrol Pokeno ___________ 09 233 6354 – Highway Patrol Pukekohe _________ 09 237 1700 – Community Constable Tuakau _______ 09 236 7302 – Community Constable Waiuku ______ 09 236 5020 Pukekohe Family Health Centre ___________ 09 237 0280 Search and Rescue____________________ 09 235 9205 SPCA ____________________________ 09 256 7300 Watercare _________________________ 09 442 2222 Womens & Childrens Refuge Crisis Line _____ 0800 733 843 Victim Support _____________________0800 842 846 Useful websites: Neighbourhood Support ______________ www.ns.org.nz Civil Defence ______________ www.civildefence.govt.nz

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HIS TORY

From land wars to prosperity Over the past few years many Aucklanders keen to purchase a home at friendlier prices than the inner city, have seen the potential in Pukekohe and new housing developments at Pokeno, Tuakau, Patumahoe, Waiuku and Beachlands.

And while there has been a surge of growth in lifestyle blocks as well as the urban housing and business markets, Franklin is by no means a new settlement.

In fact, the first immigrant farmers date back to the early 1840s; before that the region was occupied by Maori tribes.

Indeed, it has a colourful history being part of the Auckland area attacked by the northern tribes during the musket war period of 1807-1843. As a result of these attacks, the surviving resident Maori mainly migrated south then, when European settlers began arriving, the remnant Maori population provided them with food supplies.

As the number of settlers grew, the bush-covered Pukekohe area opened up and from about 1843, individual farmers began purchasing small blocks of land which they cleared by hand.

By 1863 there were an increasing number of small, isolated

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farms, however, when Kingitanga Maori refused to swear allegiance to the crown, many settlers moved away. A major battle of the 1863 Land Wars was fought at Pukekohe East between 11 armed settlers, who were converting the Pukekohe East church into a redoubt and approximately 200-300 Maori rebels mainly from the Waikato area.

Although severely outnumbered, the settlers held off the Kingitanga invaders until troops arrived. No settlers were killed or injured however, 30 Maori rebels were killed with many wounded. Six bodies were found near the church and 24 were later found hastily buried in the bush. The church still exists today and the bullet holes are still visible.

Although there were other attacks, the Maori invaders preferred isolated targets. Rebels hid in the bush and lived off settlers’ goods and livestock. As tensions increased, most of the Pukekohe area was abandoned apart from military outposts and growth didn’t re-occur until some years later.

Despite being only a few miles south of Auckland, Franklin district was initially a New Zealand territorial authority lying between the Auckland metropolitan area and the Waikato

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Plains. It was abolished as a formal territory on October 31, 2010 and divided between Auckland Council in the Auckland Region and Waikato and Hauraki districts in the Waikato Region.

To the south, Franklin is bounded by the Waikato Plains. In the east, the land rises to the Hunua Ranges, then falls to the coast of the Firth of Thames. In the west is the Tasman Sea.

The Auckland portion is now part of the Franklin ward, which also includes rural parts of the former Manukau City.

The Waikato River mouth is at Port Waikato, south of the region, which has its own unique community.

Bounded in the north by the start of the Auckland metropolitan area and the waters of the Manukau Harbour, this lovely area stretches up the Awhitu Peninsula along the Tasman coast to the mouth of the harbour.

While the area is renowned for its farming and horticulture, Franklin’s settlements have boomed in recent times with Beachlands, Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau, Pokeno and other areas growing rapidly.

Peninsula holiday spots, such as Kariotahi Beach, Matakawau, Big Bay and Orua Bay are well worth visiting and don’t miss visiting the historical lighthouse.

New Zealand Steel’s mill at Glenbrook, north of Waiuku has long been a major industry in the area but now new industries are in the pipeline, making for a promising future.

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Franklin Local Board welcomes you

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We warmly welcome you to Franklin.

We are sure you will enjoy living in our beautiful countryside with its coastal and rural lifestyle. We are proud of Franklin’s heritage and its productive land which provides fresh produce for Auckland and the rest of New Zealand. Our community values being able to live and work in the rolling countryside dotted with towns such as Pukekohe and Waiuku, and villages like Clevedon and Beachlands.

Franklin Local Board has been elected to represent you, listen to you, advocate for you and make decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. We work towards providing the high-quality local services our community needs while keeping them affordable. If you have a local issue you want to discuss, such as parks and projects detailed in the Franklin Local Board Plan, then please contact us. We are your local voice in the council.

If you have questions or feedback on region-wide issues such as rates and rubbish, then you would need to contact Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.

We hope you settle in well and enjoy the Franklin lifestyle.

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COMMUNITY

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Wealth of services The individual communities that make up Franklin district are blessed with generous public amenities particularly in the larger farming township of Pukekohe, although smaller townships are also well endowed with the essentials.

Franklin residents have good access to a wide range of professionals such as lawyers and accountants through to vets, bankers, real estate agents, travel consultants, and business services. Christian churches and other religions are well represented.

Excellent health focus means all areas have general practitioners and there is a small satellite hospital at Pukekohe which has a birthing unit and an adult rehabilitation and care ward.

Pukekohe Hospital provides for services such as aged care, maternity, home health care, public health nurses, outpatient rehabilitation and more. The hospital also hosts a mobile surgical unit every six weeks offering minor surgery on referral. The hospital comes under the Counties Manukau DHB. In particular, Pukekohe has excellent emergency services such as ambulance, fire and police stations along with after hours accident and medical services. This thriving rural township also

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Library has a town hall and district court house.

If the district is well catered for when it comes to health and professional services, as well as access to council offices, then new residents will also discover plenty of added facilities covering the likes of pre-school care and education services, leisure activities, entertainment, libraries and more. At Pukekohe there is a Cinema 3 complex and an excellent art gallery.

With the area home to many small block holders as well as serious farmers, there is, naturally, a huge range of agricultural and horticultural services to support such lifestyles.

Importantly, whether living in a township or in the country proper, no one has far to travel for community services which meet their every need.

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Music & free play for preschoolers and their caregivers Monday & Friday 9.15am during the school term

A support programme for parents and their ďŹ rst baby Weekly meetings sharing experiences and advice

Social mornings for the elderly living alone Tuesday & Thursday 9.15am Providing an opportunity to gain a range of personal and employment related skills increasing employment prospects

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A programme for adults and children experiencing grief Weekly afternoon activities during the school term

Andrew Bayly holds regular constituency clinics.

To make an appointment please contact the Hunua Electorate office.

HUNUA ELECTORATE OFFICE Address: 7 Wesley Street, Pukekohe.

Phone: 09 238 5977 during office hours.

Email: hunua.electorate@parliament.govt.nz Funded by Parliamentary Service and authorised by Andrew Bayly, MP, 7 Wesley St, Pukekohe.

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E DUCATION

Education - pre-school to high-school Education is one thing new Franklin families don’t have to worry about. From childcare and pre-school facilities through to secondary college, as well as extra-curricular activities and tuition, the district is well catered for.

When it comes to pre-school care, parents can be confident that they will find something to suit their personal needs.

In addition to playcentres and kindergartens, there are numerous childcare centres that offer all day care for children from working families. Some of these cater for very young babies and some may take primary aged children after school has finished.

Centres adhere to strict regulations and offer proper sleeping arrangements for young infants. Some provide hot meals during the day and most have excellent indoor/outdoor facilities.

All employ trained staff and work to government guidelines when it comes to teacher/child ratios, social programmes and developmental skills.

Newcomers to Franklin can be confident about local schools too.

The wider area is well endowed with quality primary and secondary schools, many in rural districts which offer the likes of calf club days as part of their annual programme.

While most secondary schools and many primary schools are subject to zoning, it is possible in some cases for out of zone pupils to be placed in a school of choice if there are unfilled places. Some have no zoning restrictions.

Most local schools have an open door policy when it comes to community interest and parental enquiries are welcomed.

When seeking an appropriate school enquire about special programmes such as music, drama, catering, science, environmental sustainability and sports programmes.

As well as formal state and private education facilities, with more in the pipeline, there are also opportunities to attend hobby classes and special interest groups with tuition on a variety of subjects.Without doubt, Franklin offers people of all ages many exciting and satisfying ways of learning in a structured or informal environment.

Local Childcare with a Difference Enrol at one of our Franklin centres today!

Qualified, dedicated teachers Delicious, nutritious meals provided daily Education programmes tailored to your child’s needs Affordable rates, 20 ECE hours available Centres in your area Community Kindy Pukekohe: 101 Victoria St, Ph: 238 4401 First Steps Puni Road: 42 Puni Road, Ph: 238 1633 ABC Pukekohe: 30 Dublin Street, Ph: 238 7388 First Steps Waiuku: 66-68 King Street, Ph: 235 0373 www.kidicorp.co.nz

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48 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka Ph 09 292 7038

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Country Village Preschool ...if you can dream it...you can achieve it...

Ph 09 239 3930 www.countryvillagepreschool.co.nz 1070 Paerata Rd, Pukekohe.

Quality Preschool for 2-5yr olds.

Open 7.30am-5.30pm.

School sessions (8.30am-3.30pm) also available.

Karaka has large well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas with a farm-like setting to enhance the learning experience. We pride ourselves on providing a world class school readiness programme. Handy to Papakura motorway.

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Country Village is owned and operated by Michelle Flay and Kerryn Brown, who both bring a wealth of experience and over 20 years teaching experience. They believe in offering children open spaces where they can be free to explore and learn through the natural environment. Combine this with a specially designed programme which offers small group sessions to help build on your child’s strengths and talents, while focusing on helping build early literacy and numeracy skills to give your child the confidence they need to succeed at school and in life.

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Providing outstanding care and education for children From 3 months to 6 years Open from 7.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday Contact us on 09 298 4199

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Unique Family Environment Massive play area with a Big Vegetable Garden Children 0-6 years old Open 7.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday 20 Hours Free with NO hidden costs

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Pukekohe Christian School 82 Yates Road, RD2 Pukekohe, 2677 PO Box 153, Pukekohe, 2340 Tel 09 238 6449 Fax 09 238 2581 Email admin@pcschool.co.nz The doors of Pukekohe Christian School are always open to visitors.

If you are interested in viewing the school, please telephone and make an appointment. You will find a warm welcome and the opportunity to view the school “in action” visiting classrooms with happy, challenged and focused students, learning from a Christian perspective.

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Guided Tours Experience Karakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best preschool!

ACG Strathallan has a reputation of providing the best early childhood education with a superior teacher/child ratio at a very affordable rate.

Our Infant Centre provides a warm nurturing environment to ensure we have happy, healthy babies, whilst the Preschool is the perfect foundation to a future school life full of friendships, enjoyment and success.

To arrange a guided tour, please call 295 0836.

Infant Centre: 3 months - 2 years Preschool: 2 - 5 years Hours: 7.30am to 5.30pm.

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EDUCATION

School terms Primary & Intermediate Schools 2015 Term One: Monday, January 26 – Thursday, April 2 Term Two: Monday, April 20 – Friday, July 3 Term Three: Monday, July 20 – Friday, September 25 Term Four: Monday, October 12 – Friday, December 18* Term One 2016: Monday, February 1 – Friday, April 15 *Or to a day in December which ensures that the school has been open for instruction for 384 half-days in 2015.

Secondary Schools 2015 Term One: Monday, January 26 – Thursday, April 2 Term Two: Monday, April 20 – Friday, July 3 Term Three: Monday, July 20 – Friday, September 25 Term Four: Monday, October 12 – Wednesday, December 16* Term One 2016: Monday, February 1 – Friday, April 15 *Or to a day in December which ensures that the school has been open for instruction for 380 half-days in 2015.

Give your child the right start, at Hunua School

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A rural full primary school that offers children unique opportunities to grow and learn

( We encourage a close family relationship with the school and work with you to help your child grow into their potential ( Up to date technology with computers in every classroom. Ultra-fast broadband to facilitate e-learning ( Small class sizes offer children better one-to-one with their teachers, with more opportunities to shine ( Inter-school competitions broaden their social networks and allow them the opportunity to test themselves in different environments ( All children are offered the opportunity to participate in all activities, growing their confidence to try something new ( School bus available from Papakura – out of zone students are welcome! ( Focus on individualised learning programmes for each student

We focus on our environment and education inside and outside the classroom

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To find out more or arrange a visit please call us on 09 292 4889 or email office@hunua.school.nz Visit our website at www.hunua.school.nz to see what our kids are up to!

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Finding the professionals New residents seeking professional services from health and wellbeing through to legal or financial assistance will find plenty of choice locally.

There is no need to travel far for quality advice on services such as accounting, conveyancing, wills, trusts, mortgage, banking or investment. Likewise, if seeking an architect, dentist, doctor, podiatrist, dietician or beauty therapist, Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major centres will meet your needs.

Many leading firms have chosen to base themselves, or to provide consultation days, in the likes of Pukekohe, saving their clients the time and hassle of travelling to Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CBD. Some companies even offer mobile services so clients can be catered for at home or work.

A comprehensive range of trade services can also be found throughout the local area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most are no more than a quick phone call away.

Of course, skin and hair care, inner health, sound feet, beautiful hands and a pain-free existence are all part of general wellbeing and for many people attention to these areas of life take precedence.

In addition to medical centres, a local hospital in Pukekohe, counselling services and pharmacies, local residents will find beauty and massage therapists, hairdressers, nail technicians, various health practitioners, including acupuncturists,

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Pukekohe Family Health Care naturopaths and more throughout the district.

Whether one is seeking a deep cleansing facial, invigorating or relaxing massage, traditional Chinese medicines or a pedicure, there are clinics, studios and salons to choose from.

Natural health therapists offer many forms of relief for different and ofen distressing conditions, they aim to give their clients relief from a host of problematic issues.

For some a spa treatment, inner cleansing, hair appointment, exercise workout, skin rejuvenation, massage, chiropractic maintenance or a massage are regular rituals not to be missed.

Explore your local area and discover a wealth of professionals, across a broad spectrum, who make relief from stress or tension and financial or legal worries, their client priority.

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THE HEARING HUT Audiology and Hearing Clinic

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Ormiston Hospital – surgery closer to home Franklin residents requiring treatment at a private hospital don’t need to travel a considerable distance to Auckland City, as the region is fortunate to be served by a privately owned surgical hospital at Botany South.

Featuring state of the art facilities and technology, Ormiston Hospital is easily accessed from the motorway and provides top quality private surgery from some of the country’s leading surgeons.

Over 70 specialists, covering all specialities (with the exception of cardiac and neurosurgery), offer their services at Ormiston Hospital, which features: • Six operating theatres • A highly advanced endoscopy suite • 12-bed recovery unit • 16-bed second stage step-down day patient recovery • Close Observation Unit • Physiotherapy for all post-operative rehabilitation • On-site radiology, pharmacy and cafe

• Free visitor parking • Flexible visiting hours • Shopping and dining outlets nearby The hospital has 32 in-patient beds. Single and double rooms all have en suites, Sky TV, telephone and high-speed internet.

Patients receive a complimentary daily newspaper and current magazines are available for leisure reading.

Balanced meals with a daily changing menu catering for special diets, children’s needs, specific food allergies and gluten-free, are provided by Nourish Café, located within the hospital.

Ormiston Hospital aims to make the patient stay a safe, comfortable and pleasant experience.

Simply ask your GP to be referred to one of the specialists, or for more details on specialists and procedures available, call us on 09 250 1157 or visit the Ormiston Hospital website www.ormistonhospital.co.nz.

Having trouble with your arthritic hips or knees?

Mr Gary French, Ormiston Orthopaedics, is now an Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross Health Society.

If you are a Southern Cross member and you need surgery for a hip or knee replacement, there are significant advantages for you:

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Ormiston Orthopaedics is located in the new purpose-built Ormiston Hospital, 125 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction. It is easily accessible for those in greater Auckland, with free parking available.

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Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d on Hair & Beauty for clients who demand top quality service with results.

Expert colour treatment, haircuts youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll fall in love with, total beauty therapy menu, divine pedicures and manicures using artistic gel colour.

We also have incredible hot stone massages and indian head massages, eyelashes tinted, eyebrows shaped, waxing and facials using New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joyce Blok products.

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Take some me time to love yourself Whether you desire to begin a new beauty routine and reduce lines and wrinkles or shift your focus to creating smoother, younger looking skin, Images' therapists enjoy assisting you in getting the best results!

Book your free consultation now to start looking your best. Images is open every day except Sunday.

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12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe. Ph 09 238 1132 email odonhair@gmail.com Open Mon and Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm Late Nights Tue, Wed and Thurs 9am-8pm

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The White Room Salon prides itself on providing leading edge cutting and colouring techniques and trends while keeping you and the environment safe from harmful chemicals. Our products are organic or natural and cruelty free.

122 Great South Rd, Papakura.

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RETAIL

Franklin shopping New residents who think shopping may be restricted in this largely rural district are in for a surprise. Throughout the area, they will discover excellent shopping opportunities.

Pukekohe, for example, is home to many major retail outlets such as The Warehouse, Farmers, Rebel Sports and Briscoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as well as excellent supermarkets and specialist stores. However, there are also boutiques, smaller chain stores, craft markets, home-based businesses (outside of the central area) and more.

Of course, areas such as Waiuku, Clevedon and Beachlands also afford various shopping opportunities, while here and there, even in rural parts, there are individual pockets of novel retail gems.

Naturally, shoppers will find the likes of pharmacies, hairdressers, menswear, women and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, jewellery, furniture, pet supplies, shoes, lingerie, books, toys, gifts and much more. There are bakeries and cake shops, sweet stores, hardware, second hand goods, florists, home dĂŠcor outlets, health shops, cars and countless other retail services.

While the largest concentration of shops is in Pukekohe, one

never has to travel far to have their shopping needs met. And once the shopping is done there are plenty of options for a coffee break, lunch or a meal on the town.

In addition, check out weekend markets which abound throughout the district â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pukekoheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saturday Market, Beachlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Markets and Clevedonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmers Markets are but three.

Whatever part of the district you find yourself in, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be pleasantly surprised by the diverse shopping experiences and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure to find all those things you always wanted, but never knew where to find!

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Town & Country Vets & Equine Veterinary Services Between these two practices, based at 257 Great South Road Drury, we have all your veterinary needs taken care of.

Let us take care of your best friend Town and Country Vets - 09 294 8779 Winner of the Auckland South, NZ Herald Small Business of the Year Town and Country Veterinary Services has a dedicated companion animal clinic based in Drury Village.

We believe in delivering the very best quality care for your pets, along with making sure that you receive a personally tailored service.

We have a strong focus on keeping your pet healthy and our team is here to help achieve this. Our shop stocks a range of premium food and flea treatments which all have loyalty cards and money back guarantees.

Equine Veterinary Services - 09 294 8226 With the Shop and administration centre located in Drury the practice covers from Te Kauwhata in the south to Wellsford in the north.

Our hospital and surgical facility is located at the prestigious New Zealand Bloodstock Sales Centre. We offer a personal service for all clients from much loved pleasure horses and ponies through to large commercial studs and racing stables.

Our aim is to provide stability of veterinary care by developing individual professional relationships between our vets and their clients.

For more information check our website: www.druryvets.co.nz or give us a call!

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Our veterinarians make ambulatory calls, provide in-house lameness and medical diagnosis, and carry out a range of surgical procedures including orthopaedic, abdominal (colic), soft tissue, neonatal and reproductive.

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With many people moving into the local district, renovation plans will be on the drawing board for some. Even when a house is well presented, new owners will often want to change a colour scheme, make-over a bathroom or kitchen and stamp their own style on a property.

The good news is Franklin has a profusion of excellent tradespeople to make the job hassle-free. From builders, electricians, roofers, painters and plumbers through to home decorating companies, interior designers, upholsterers, architects, draughtsmen, landscapers and more, there are skilled people to help get the job done properly.

Because there are many things to consider when extending or renovating, including council consents, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to do your research and use professionals who have access to materials, know resource regulations and can help homeowners avoid pitfalls.

From beginning to end, experienced tradies and professional consultants will help make re-vamping a home exciting and successful.

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Maintaining a lifestyle block For many people the move to Franklin may also mean the move to a small block with enough land to keep a few animals, or to have a small orchard or large garden.

But a small block of say, between five and 40 acres, still means work even if it isn’t big enough to operate as a farm.

There will be fences to build and maintain, hedges to cut, possibly a race to build for transporting steers and other animals in and out. There will almost certainly be a need for pens, coops and animal shelters as well as sheds to house specialist tools and equipment. Think about security, veterinary services and the many other jobs which come with owning a lifestyle property.

Fortunately, the Franklin area, especially around Pukekohe, but in other parts too, is home to many rural orientated businesses

which can provide the proper advice, services and expertise needed to ensure small blocks and the animals they support, remain in peak condition.

While many land owners are also able handypersons, others work during the week and may need to employ experts to do those ‘must not neglect’ jobs.

Before starting out on any project, and certainly before bringing in animals you may know little about, ensure you are fully prepared. Seek the advice of knowledgeable and experienced local people. You’ll find everything you need nearby from experts on animal care and feed right through to a mountain of services to keep your property and equipment in good order.

The farming community’s show time

Calf Club events, A& P Shows and town and country days are all part and parcel of living in what is essentially a rural district with horticulture and agriculture at its heart. So, naturally, these type of events feature strongly on the Franklin calendar.

every February is a big weekend out for the whole district with young and old taking part. Then there are those events hosted by country schools which have a tradition of children raising farm animals and showing them in the arena.

In particular, the Franklin A&P (Agricultural and Pastoral) Show

For those new to this way of life, here is a snapshot of what to expect.

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Water watch Former city slickers, who seldom had to worry about water – where it came from, how clean it was or whether there was enough – will find themselves in a different situation if moving on to a lifestyle block in Franklin.

Most will now need to rely on tank water and while some may be lucky enough to have a bore; others will rely purely on rainfall or top ups from water tankers.

For new small block owners there will be certain things to watch for including water contamination from leaf fall, bird droppings, insects or stray rodents that slip into the system.

Tank maintenance and cleaning will generally be an annual task they won’t want to neglect. If the summer is wet, most folk, with adequate storage, won’t run out of water, but a dry summer may see tanks run dry.

Keeping tanks vacuumed, or even totally scrubbed out from time to time, may be a necessity that some have not thought about.

Fortunately, there are excellent water delivery and tank cleaning services throughout the district. These operators can also advise on water collection and tank care.

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Septi-ZymeÂŽ is a 100% non-toxic and biodegradable natural product which is used in all types of efďŹ&#x201A;uent disposal and cleaning and odour control applications.

We have numerous customers using Septi-ZymeÂŽ for over 10+ years without needing a pump-out.* We also supply direct to one of Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest septic tank manufacturers who supply Septi-ZymeÂŽ to all their new customers and use it in their servicing of residential and commercial clients.

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Home décor

Whether moving into an existing property or a new build, most new home owners will be thinking décor, furnishings and landscaping. For a lucky few everything will be perfect.

But for most there will, at least, be a little (or a lot) of redecorating in store. It may just be a new carpet, a splash of paint or a change of drapes or it may be a total makeover – complete new bathroom and kitchen plus every room revamped.

In a new house, the colour scheme may be in place or you may be in the throes of bringing it all together and need to use local suppliers. Whatever the case, Franklin features excellent home décor and maintenance shops and services for every need.

Naturally, when everything is finally done, it is important to protect one’s investment with ongoing maintenance and refurbishment. What’s more, because the home revolves around individual family needs that will change with time, it may become necessary to make major changes.

Rumpus rooms and swimming pools which seemed a good idea when children were young may no longer be required when reaching retirement age? However, before undertaking

major alterations take a good, impartial look around and decide whether you can do the job yourself or need professional help.

Whether recreating space for a new use, extending the home to accommodate a growing family or ageing parents, or remodelling for a more contemporary look, it pays to have a sound plan.

Fortunately, Franklin is blessed with tradespeople and companies, such as kitchen and bathroom specialists, who can assist. Most cater for various budgets and some will bring samples to the home.

Regardless of what type of job needs to be done – accessorising, restyling, extending, landscaping or total makeover – new residents will find reputable people in the interiors/exteriors industry to help.

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Together with his family, they own and operate both the Pukekohe and Manukau JB’s Flooring Xtra stores.

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Phone 09 238 2954 pukekohe@flooringxtra.co.nz

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We are suppliers to a wide range of businesses, local communities, schools, local government and the general public.

Our range includes the following: s Air Fresheners s BAYWEST Proprietary Systems s Brushware s Car & Carpet care s ECOSOFT – 100% Recycled Paper s Equipment – vacuums, polishers, etc s Gloves (disposable & industrial) s Hand Care – Washroom & Industrial s GOJO & STOKO brands s Industrial chemicals – acids, caustic s Laundry powder – 5, 12 & 25kg s Matting – indoor & outdoor s Nilodor Odour Neutralising products s MOSSKILL– moss, mould & lichen killer s Paper & Hygiene products s PURELL Instant Hand Sanitisers s Rags & Rubbish Bags – all sizes s SEPTI-ZYME – Septic tank control We are also Franklin’s largest Swimming & Spa Pool Chemicals and accessories retailer and are the sole NZ agents for Blue Crystal – the chlorine-free pool & spa alternative.

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N Carpets N Vinyls N Auto & Marine carpets N Cork, Porcelain & Glass Tiles

Our services include: N Mat overlocking N Floor preparation N Concrete grinding N Quality installation Holmes Flooring Ltd, 1 Mellsop Ave, Waiuku.

Ph 09 235 0586, Fax 09 235 0589, Mobile 0274 990 298 Email holmesflooring@clear.net.nz

For all your decorating needs: • Curtains • Wallpaper • Paint • Blinds • Expert advice - call us!

204 King Street, Pukekohe 09 238 7489 www.colourplus.co.nz

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Renovations With house prices climbing dramatically in recent years, many local homeowners have opted to renovate their existing home rather than sell and buy again.

Often the most important areas to update are bathrooms and kitchen. Fortunately the local district is well endowed with highly professional kitchen, bathroom and building companies staffed by experienced people.

Before starting a renovation scour magazines for ideas. Be sure to get several quotes and be sure each company is quoting on a level playing field â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the same materials and the same quality of fixtures and fittings. Allow for extras and price rises.

Many local companies will provide a free measure and quote and most will be happy to assist with ideas and practicalities that might change your initial thinking to some degree.

If a garden renovation is on the agenda, enjoy exploring local nurseries and garden centres where you are sure to find landscaping supplies and garden art as well as a plethora of plants to transform the outdoors.

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Makers of curtains, drapes, roman blinds plus suppliers of roller, venetian and timber blinds!

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Final farewell Discussing funerals and death is seldom easy but working through this process with reassuring and approachable professionals helps put people at ease.

Families place considerable trust in funeral directors at an extremely difficult time and, fortunately, Franklin district is privileged to have the services of long standing and reputable companies which offer practical and emotional support.

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Flexible and culturally sensitive, local directors can help with suggestions for venues, caskets, flowers, service details, brochures and more.

Our caring team will look after after your loved one and help with a memorable, affordable service. Providing care for the Pukekohe and Franklin communities.

They can also advise on ways in which to involve family, friends and grandchildren in the service and can, generally, take care of special burial or cremation requests too.

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Spiritual life

Pukekohe Anglican Church St Andrew’s Church

The spiritual life of local Franklin residents is well taken care of by a wide variety of Christian denominations and other religions.

Corner Queen and Wesley St Holy Communion Sundays 8am and 9.30am First Sunday of the month 11.15am

Churches, temples and places of worship abound regardless of whether one is Roman Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist or Baptist (just five of the mainstream Christian denominations), a member of one of the inter-denominational churches; or a devotee of other religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism or Islam.

St Paul’s Church

Buckland Rd 2nd and 4th Sundays 11.15am

Selwyn Centre Seniors

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.15am

Oasis Music and Playgroup

New residents will also find modern church complexes as well as congregations meeting in schools, commercial buildings and shared church facilities.

Mondays and Fridays 9.15am during the school term

Seasons

for children and adults in grief, runs each term

Our places of worship are active in the community supporting local projects and providing services such as school holiday programmes and youth activities.

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People seeking spiritual sustenance, guidance and friendship within the religious community, will find local religious groups helpful, supportive and welcoming.

The Salvation Army PUKEKOHE CORPS

A warm welcome to Franklin Baptist Church

Sunday Service from – 10am

Sunday Service times 9am, 10:45am and 6.30pm (Youth Night) Children’s programmes during both morning services

(Family friendly service)

Long weekends and Christmas holidays – one service 10am

3 Tobin Street, Pukekohe Ph 238 5641

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Young Adults Group (18+) Wednesdays 7:30pm 128 Victoria St West, Pukekohe For more info call (09) 238 8544 or email office@franklinbaptist.org.nz www.franklinbaptist.org.nz

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S PORT & FI T NE S S

play golf at

PUKEKOHE GOLF CLUB 18-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE

For bookings ph

100 Stevenson Road Clarks Beach Phone 09 232 1788

09 294 8810

Check our website www.pukekohegolf.co.nz

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Maramarua Golf Club Inc

Maxwell’s Functions & Golf

Ph 09 232 5702 1514 State Highway 2, Pokeno teeoff@maramarua.co.nz www.maramarua.co.nz 54399

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All good sports Franklin district has a wealth of affordable sports options for residents of all ages and abilities.

Whether seeking competitive or social sports, recreational relaxation or an opportunity to coach or be a volunteer, there is no shortage of options for young and old.

Catering for mainstream and unusual sports alike, there are various facilities such as the ECOlight Stadium, Pukekohe Park – home to horse racing and motor racing – and Franklin Sports, Swim & Fitness Centre in Pukekohe.

At Takanini the Bruce Pulman Park complex is home to a variety of codes including Counties Manukau Gymnastic Club and at Beachlands, Te Puru Park is also the base for a wide range of competitive and recreational sports.

These are but a few facilities but be assured most sports are catered for. Check out local golf courses, bowling and tennis clubs, athletics, swimming, netball, cricket and much more.

Hunters and fishermen are catered for too and, of course, when it comes to rugby, touch rugby, rugby league and

football (soccer) there are opportunities for juniors upwards.

Often called horse country, Franklin is home to pony clubs, The Pakuranga Hunt, polo and polocrosse grounds and other equestrian groups so for riders, the choices are many and varied.

Martial arts, darts and softball are examples of other codes well catered for and, of course, with beaches nearby the choice of water sports from wind sailing to kayaking offer plenty of challenges.

Discovering new horizons There’s never an excuse for boredom in Franklin! New residents with time on their hands will soon discover there are countless hobby classes and special interest groups offering tuition on just about everything under the sun.

Whether you want to take up cooking, sewing or knitting, learn to swim, ride, dance or restore a car, gain computer skills, or learn a language, there are classes or tutors available for virtually everything and every age group.

Young and old can take up acting, belly-dancing and even cheerleading (well maybe not the old, they might find all those leaps a little exacting!). But there are all sorts of private and

community groups offering different forms of tuition with the option of day and night classes.

Importantly, for those with the enthusiasm to explore new horizons, to improve existing skills, or to prove something to themselves, there is no shortage of tuition offers; just encouragement to find a class to suit.

Joining a class is also a great way to meet new people and to familiarise yourself with the district. Whether it’s for your children, your parents, your partner or yourself, Franklin offers many exciting and satisfying ways of learning in a structured or informal environment.

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Dining and entertainment What a bustling district Franklin is when it comes to eating out, markets, and entertainment.

While dining out can be a haphazard affair when patrons are unfamiliar with their local restaurants, by taking a drive around the local district, newcomers will become familiar with the area and will gain a feel for the many dining options available.

New residents will find local café owners and restaurateurs to be accommodating and willing to oblige special requests such as vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free meals if advised early enough. However, most venues already have a range of vegetarian choices on their menus.

Remember too, come public holidays, many waiver surcharges and at Christmas, a number of restaurants remain open throughout the holiday period.

Regardless of whether one is seeking a laid-back family restaurant which is priced accordingly, casual BYO wine café, a local ‘drinking hole’ with great bar snacks or an upmarket venue with top of the range cuisine, white linen and sparkling

glassware, the local district has it all.

In fact, with its contemporary and ethnic cafes, trendy bars, coffee houses and diverse takeaway outlets, as well as cosmopolitan clubs in Pukekohe and Waiuku, Pukekohe, in particular, has been described as a mini-Ponsonby. However, at nearby Waiuku, Papakura, and locations such as Patumahoe and Beachlands/Maraetai, there are some great eateries too.

But beyond the dining scene, Franklin also offers pub gigs and concert venues – many out of town acts love coming to the area – and Pukekohe has a three-cinema picture theatre too.

Then there are the variety of regular weekend markets held in Pukekohe, Pokeno, Patumahoe, Waiuku, Awhitu, Pine Harbour and Clevedon as well as other fairs and markets.

And, last but not least, Counties Racing provides several events during the year while on track motor racing also brings in the crowds. The annual Franklin and Clevedon A&P Shows are also not to be missed weekends for farmers, lifestylers and townies; young and old and families.

Red Shed

Palazzo

Fresh Simple Satisfying

www.redshedpalazzo.co.nz

343 Linwood Road, Karaka Cnr Linwood & Blackbridge Road

AGEMENT

UNDER NEW MAN

09 291 9364

COUNTRY CAFE

Breakfast/Lunch - Fully licensed

OPEN 7 days 8.30am - 4.00pm

64 Jesmond Rd, Karaka Ph (09) 294 6687 Email: eat@redshedpalazzo.co.nz

OPEN 7 DAYS 7.30AM-7.00PM

DINNER THEATRE AT ITS BEST - Check website for dates

www.redshedpalazzo.co.nz

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WEDDINGS - BIRTHDAYS OR ANY SPECIAL OCCASIONS

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D I NI NG & E N T E R T A I N M E N T NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

CA9 H9BD=B 6CK@=B; at the PUKEKOHE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB • 1 game $10pp • 2 games $15pp • School groups (during school hours only) $6 per game (incl shoe hire) • One hour lane hire $40 per hour Thursday/Sunday from 6pm. Subject to availability

Centrally Located at: Corner East Street & Station Road (Just a 5 minute walk to Counties Stadium)

OPEN 7 DAYS Call us now for information

09 238 9465

www.franklinclub.co.nz 53784

Tues

Two for Ten

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$7pp $10pp (incl shoe hire)

Thur 4pm onwards 2½ hours Unlimited $20pp

Minimum 4 people per lane. All unlimited bowling must be completed by 9.30pm. Latest start time is therefore 7pm.

Sun 6pm till closing Bookings recommended

$6/game (incl shoe hire)

H9BD=B 7CGACDC@=H5B 78 Nelson St, Pukekohe

PUKEKOHE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB Ph 09 238 8404, Fax 09 238 9909

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Pukekohe’s Premier Club Friendly family atmosphere Great quality restaurant

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