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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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Catnap Boarding Cattery

174A Jericho Road Pukekohe East
Contact: Glen & Laura
Phone: 09 2382383

Where cats go for a vacation.

Catnap has private accommodation for cats that need their own space, or there are the communal areas where basking in the sunshine, playtime, or snooze time on the outdoor furniture is the order of the day.
Catnap is under new management from April 2010, and you are
welcome to come for an inspection before booking your pet in for their next holiday.


Interiors Etc

458 Karaka Road, Karaka
Contact: Rachael Buxton
Phone: 09 294 6311

Rachael is an Interior Designer with 14 years professional experience. The front of the premise has retailing - gifts, Homeware, Costume Jewellery, Accessories, Children's toys, NZ Art, Women's fashion.


Tania Loveridge Hairdesign

Village corner, Patumahoe Road
Phone: 09 236 3735

Precision cutting, and Ammonia Free colours.
See us, you deserve to be pampered, call now.


Happy Valley Honey

 
Happy Valley Honey - Here's where YOU get the world's purest, natural New Zealand HONEY ...<br />The secret to enjoying health and living longer - get the natural benefits of apitherapy, bursting with energizing nutrients ...<br />Products available for purchase in our shop include:<br />Bee Pollen<br />Propolis - Nature's Antiseptic, Antibiotic and more<br />Bee Venom<br />Fresh NZ Bee Pollen<br />Royal Jelly<br />Active 10+<br />Skin Health Creme<br /><br />

520 Great South Road, Drury
Phone: 09 296 8940
Freephone: 0800 520520

Here's where YOU get the world's purest, natural New Zealand HONEY ...
The secret to enjoying health and living longer - get the natural benefits of apitherapy, bursting with energizing nutrients ...
Products available for purchase in our shop include:
Bee Pollen
Propolis - Nature's Antiseptic, Antibiotic and more
Bee Venom
Fresh NZ Bee Pollen
Royal Jelly
Active 10+
Skin Health Creme


Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op

 
Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op  - The Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op presents arts and crafts mainly from the Awhitu Peninsula.  These range from fine art, glassware, ceramics, jewellery, fabric art, right through to cards and organic foodstuffs.

2141 Awhitu Road, Pollok
Contact: Phil Jordan 09 2351699 Deborah Illingworth 09 2352052
Phone: 09 2352225

The Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op presents arts and crafts mainly from the Awhitu Peninsula. These range from fine art, glassware, ceramics, jewellery, fabric art, right through to cards and organic foodstuffs.


  
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Warped Art & Design Weaving Workshp & Gallery

356 Otaua-Waiuku Road
Contact: Stephanie Collin

Hand-woven portraits and design.


Awhitu Country Markets

 
Awhitu Country Markets - Organic Produce , Plants n Pots , Cappuccino, Gourmet Mussels, Arts/Crafts, Health n Beauty, Oils, Kauri Platters , Preserves<br />and much much more...

Matakawau Hall, Awhitu Road
Phone: 09 235 1691

Organic Produce , Plants n Pots , Cappuccino, Gourmet Mussels, Arts/Crafts, Health n Beauty, Oils, Kauri Platters , Preserves
and much much more...


Waiuku Museum

 
Waiuku Museum - A pioneer museum providing permanent displays and changing exhibitions of local history. Contact the museum on 09 235 8698. Hartmann House situated next to the museum has an excellent range of handicrafts for sale.

13 King St, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 8698

A pioneer museum providing permanent displays and changing exhibitions of local history. Contact the museum on 09 235 8698. Hartmann House situated next to the museum has an excellent range of handicrafts for sale.


Hampton Downs Motor Lodge

 
Hampton Downs Motor Lodge - 80 NEW luxury self contained apartments, each with 2 king double bedrooms (each with split options), spacious living area and balcony overlooking the Motorsport Park.  Fully equiped kitchen, laundry, high-speed data connection, Sky Digital TV, and ample parking.

Hampton Downs Road, Hampton Downs, Te Kauwhata
Phone: 09 280 6590

80 NEW luxury self contained apartments, each with 2 king double bedrooms (each with split options), spacious living area and balcony overlooking the Motorsport Park. Fully equiped kitchen, laundry, high-speed data connection, Sky Digital TV, and ample parking.


Franklin A&P Showgrounds

Franklin A&P Showgrounds, Station Rd, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 8773

The showgrounds comprise 50 acres close to the town centre. A two day Garden & Craft Show is held on the weekend prior to Labour weekend, and the annual A&P Show takes place on the third Saturday of February and the preceding Friday, with horse, beef


ARC Tapapakanga Regional Park

 
ARC Tapapakanga Regional Park - A coastal farm park located on the Firth of Thames, south of Orere Point. Sandy accessible pohutakawa-edged beach, rich in Maori and European history, camping available. A coastal walkway to hilltop affords spectacular views over the Firth of Thames

Orere Matingarahi Road, Tapapakanga

A coastal farm park located on the Firth of Thames, south of Orere Point. Sandy accessible pohutakawa-edged beach, rich in Maori and European history, camping available. A coastal walkway to hilltop affords spectacular views over the Firth of Thames


  
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