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If a district is measured by its range of experiences, then Franklin is the ultimate  lifestyle destination combining relaxed country living with savvy city style, all just a short drive, south of Auckland.

 

 

  
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Funny Fundraiser for Tuakau Fire Brigade
Start Date/Time: Saturday, 13 February 2010 6:30 p.m.
End Date/Time: Sunday, 14 February 2010 12:00 a.m.
Recurring Event: One time event
Importance: Normal Priority
Location: Tuakau
Description:

Tuakau Volunteer Fire Brigade Fun black-tie fundraiser

Comedian Ewen "The Westie" Gilmour and the Tuakau Volunteer Fire Brigade are joining forces to put on a smoking hot night of entertainment in suport of their community and Kiwi kids.  The black-tie fundraising dinner and gala comedy show is at the Tuakau War Memorial Hall.

Money raised will be put towards the purchase of a new water tanker for the brigade.  Ewen Gilmour, who is a Variety Ambassador and also captains the Hollywood Knights Bash team, will MC the function and introduce a number of other acts including comedy magician Jarred Fell plus NZ International Comedy Festival performer, Billy T Award winner and regular TV 3 '7Days' show guest, Steve Wrigley.

A quick-fire charity auction and silent auction will take place during the night.  The evening will finish with explosive high energy five-piece professional covers band Split Second.

Date:  Saturday February 13, 2010

Time:  From 6:30pm

Location:  Tuakau War Memorial Hall, George Street, Tuakau

Cost:  Limited to 200 tickets at $100.00 each

Contact:  Tuakau Fire Brigade 09 232 9803  or    Ed Finn at Tyres4U 0800 888 973, edfinn@tyres4u.co.nz

Created by Pam Rose On 9/12/2009

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Maxwell's Golf Retreat

 
Maxwell's Golf Retreat

205B Ingram Road, Ramarama
Phone: 09 236 0911

Kaye has developed a 16 acre property at Bombay which has become the base for Maxwell's Golf Retreat.  This is an attractively set-out facility which Kaye uses for three main target areas: beginners, the corporate market and tourism.


Kayaking Trails in Franklin

This website is in production and will be effective January 2010. Listed will show 1/2 day to 2 day fabulous Franklin kayaking adventures. Accommodation places for the adventures / contact details will be posted when details become available.


Waiuku Village Flowers Ltd

6 Kitchener Road, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 9039

Not just for flowers - We cater for all your home brew supplies as well as a range of gifts.


Sunset Menswear

Corner of Bowen and Queen Street, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 9219

Belts, socks, wallets, undies.
Stockists of Adidas, Ocean & Earth, Lee.


Post & Office

13 Main Street Te Kauwhata
Phone: 07 826 3649

Stockists of: toys Books Magazines Gifts Stationery Art Supplies Photocopying Laminating NZ Post Bill Payments Drycleaning Key Cutting Jewellery Cards
All services with friendly and helpful assistance. Talk to us - if we have not got it in stock we may be able to get if for you.


  
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The Waiuku Twilight Market

 
The Waiuku Twilight Market - September to March, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, try the delicious array of foods and have a wine on the wharf as you listen to great live music.<br />Relax into every weekend at the WAIUKU TWILIGHT MARKET!

Tamakae Reserve
Contact: Anita
Phone: 09 235 8201

September to March, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, try the delicious array of foods and have a wine on the wharf as you listen to great live music.
Relax into every weekend at the WAIUKU TWILIGHT MARKET!


Coast Walk

Lighthouse Road, Awhitu

240m steep descent from the Signal Station, then along the coast to Hamiltons Gap (end of West Coast Road) takes 4 to 5 hours.  Check tides.


Franklin Market @ Pukekohe

Massey Avenue Pukekohe
Contact: Roger or Vyvyan Vincent
Phone: 09 2388831 0274 480842 021 2303172

Held every Saturday from 8am - 12noon at Massey Avenue Carpark. Fresh fruit, veges & fish, clothing & jewellery, books & toys, tools, cheeses, meats, jams & pickles, cakes, flowers & plants, NZ souvenirs & much more.


Franklin Country Market @ Pokeno

 
Franklin Country Market @ Pokeno - Held every Sunday in Pokeno village from 9am - 4pm.  This market is a truly country experience in the Franklin area.  Set in the paddock in the main street in Pokeno.<br />New stallholders welcome.  Site fees from $15/site.  Gazebos available for hire.

Pokeno village
Contact: Roger Vincent
Phone: 09 238 8831

Held every Sunday in Pokeno village from 9am - 4pm. This market is a truly country experience in the Franklin area. Set in the paddock in the main street in Pokeno.
New stallholders welcome. Site fees from $15/site. Gazebos available for hire.


Quality Caterers Ltd

Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club 78 Nelson Street Pukekohe
Contact: Caterer - Gerald
Phone: 09 238 8404

With 21 years of catering experience let us help make your function a success. Group lunches and dinners, weddings, birthdays etc.
Restaurant open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday. Buffet style available Thurs, Sat & Sun. For members, guests and affiliated members


Miranda Shorebird Centre

 
Miranda Shorebird Centre - Renowned migratory wading birds from home and abroad.  Unique Wrybill all year round.  Visitor & Natural History Information Centre.  Bunkroom and motel unit accommodation.

East Coast Road, Miranda
Phone: 09 232 2781

Renowned migratory wading birds from home and abroad.  Unique Wrybill all year round.  Visitor & Natural History Information Centre.  Bunkroom and motel unit accommodation.


  
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