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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.
Visit the Pukekohe Business Association Website
www.pukekohe.org.nz Listed under useful information as above, 1st link.
Now in Pukekohe, after many years without, our own cinema. Cinema3 is open! Ph 09 237 0216
Currently screening: Hugo 2D; Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows; Happy Feet; War Horse, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; Slone's 2 : Unfinished business; Alvin & The Chipmunks ; Chipwrecked; The Girl with the dragon Tattoo; The Descendants.
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Auckland Super City Elections Meet the Candidates Evening
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Start Date/Time:
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Thursday, 16 September 2010 5:00 p.m.
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End Date/Time:
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Thursday, 16 September 2010 7:00 p.m.
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Recurring Event:
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One time event
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Importance:
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Normal Priority
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Business
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Pukekohe
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Description:
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Auckland Super City Elections Meet the Candidates Evening
The Pukekohe Citizens and Ratepayers Association are arranging two evenings (September 14 & 16) to hear our candidates in the forthcoming Auckland Super City elections. September 14 - Candidates for the Franklin Ward ( 1 to be elected ). September 16 - Candidates for the Pukekohe subdivision of the Franklin Ward ( 4 to be elected).
The meetings will be held in the Pukekohe Town Hall.
Further information on the functions will be updated after nominations have closed on 20 August 2010.
Date: 16 September
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Pukekohe Town Hall, Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
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Created by Pam Rose On Tuesday, 22 June 2010 12:00 a.m.
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60 Kauri Road
Contact: Tanya and Charmaine
Phone: 09 235 1375
Earthtalk is a 11.4ha property, grazing dry stock and since 1992 being transformed into a diverse, organic, sustainable lifestyle block, which includes organic vegetation, herb and flower gardens; deciduous and sub-tropical fruit orchards; a banana plantation ... nut trees ... timber trees, a heritge harakeke (flax) collection, native bush revegetation and wetlands.
We offer, by arrangement,
-self-guided walks on our land,
-guided tours, with refreshments, for groups (also visits to local gallery, vineyard if desired)
- organic fresh produce and preserves
- placements for students of organic growing and WWOOFers
- Other land and learning activities on request.
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Corner of Carr Road and Maddill Street, Tuakau
Phone: 09 236 8296 restaurant 09 236 8294
We offer something for just about everyone. 14 gaming machines, TAB facilities, assorted raffles, regular and varied entertainment every fortnight and a friendly active travel sub section visiting exciting locations.
Our restaurant features regular blackboard specials and theme nights, a $10 per person three course roast lunch on Wednesdays and a three course roast dinner on Sunday evenings for $12.00 per person.
We cater for weddings, funeral/unveillings, birthday parties and any occasion you wish to celebrate.
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102 Kidd Road, Karaka, Auckland
Contact: Joanna Welsby
Phone: 0275 466456
A delightful early 1900's fully restored luxury 2 bedroom (2 x king) cottage nestled amongst Karaka's horse studs, located just 10 minutes from the southern motorway and only 40 km's from the Auckland Domestic / International Airports.
Whatever the occasion - a wedding, romantic weekend away, Karaka horse sales visit, business stay, short stop over, move in between houses, or just a well deserved break away - Kidd Cottage welcomes you to this tranquil rural retreat.
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14 Harris Street Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 6089
Our aim to to ensure that each student is treated as an individual and is catered for in an interesting and supportive learning environment. Throughout our website is detailed information relating to the many educational, social, sporting and cultural opportunities that are available.
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520 Great South Road, Papakura
The sweetest, freshest strawberries that are picked daily.
Normally in season September - February.
Real fruit with either ice cream OR 97% fat-free yoghurt.
Smoothies or frappes
Sensational Allpress coffee
Selection of frozen berries
Cookies, sweets and treats.
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Contact: Waiuku Visitor Centre, King Street, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 8924
Today visitors can follow a Heritage trail through the town and relive the past at the pioneer museum open weekends and public holidays. Nearby the Glenbrook Vintage Railway delights children of all ages on a 12km journey through the countryside.
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Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Contact: FACT
Phone: 09 238 8899
Artefact Gallery Shop is Franklin's primary source for work by local artists, craftsmen, and producers of fine tourist products. We also stock exciting work by New Zealand artists including the Bone Art Collective.
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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.
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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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Franklin: The Centre, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 4081
Where will you go today?
Our friendly staff will help you with bookings and offer advice on all the great things to see and do in Franklin.
We'll help you get there ...
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Franklin: The Centre, Massey Ave, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 8899
Caters to art, craft, photographic, Hobby and cultural groups. Regular exhibitions, classes and workshops are held at the centre. Gallery and shop open 9am - 4pm weekdays.
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