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22/11/2023

Read about the Founding of Auckland City in this month's elocal.

Auckland, also known as Tamaki Makau Rau, meaning ‘isthmus of one thousand lovers’, was originally a Māori settlement. New Zealand’s first Governor, William Hobson, established Auckland as the nation’s capital in 1841 on land offered by Ngāti Whātua, following the signing of the Treaty of...

13/11/2023

Read how the facts are often ignored in stories and what the current state of our water really is in this month's elocal magazine.

MW: Today we’re talking with Geoff Neal who has created some interesting websites which will add some transparency to a lot of the stuff that’s been going on over the last three, five, 10 years of governance in New Zealand. We’re getting so much misinformation, that are being spelt out from ei...

24/09/2023

Congratulations to the Winners of the Franklin Writers Group short story competition! You can read their winning stories here.

Winner of the Franklin Writers Group short story competition: Heather McQuillan from Christchurch Ascendence We hug our knees and search for the wishing star far beyond the white puffs of our breath. Thick grain sacks protect our bums from the frosted ground and our shoulders are caped with old …

26/07/2023

Join MJ as he chats to Shane Callander from Callander Contruction. Established in early 2007, Callander Constructions is based in Pukekohe and provides residential and commercial building and construction services to the wider South Auckland and North Waikato regions.
Because they are a small local company, they offer a more personalised approach to all clients. They also offer quality workmanship by qualified builders, job opportunities and, by sourcing and buying from local suppliers, help strengthen their local community and economy.

MJ chats to Shane Callander from Callander Contruction. Established in early 2007, Callander Constructions is based in Pukekohe and provides residential and commercial building and construction services to the wider South Auckland and North Waikato regions. Because they are a small local company,…

17/07/2023

https://www.elocal.co.nz/Articles/4526

This month MJ chats to Dealer Manager Kerry Brocas about the 2023 Honda Jazz with e:HEV
Offering class-leading space the new 5-door hatch, 1.5L DOHC VTEC Engine - Auto CVT with Agile Handling Assist, Honda Sensing and a Rightcar overall safety of 5 stars. The Honda Jazz could be just the right car for you!

exclusively on Voice Media Kerry Brocas, This month MJ chats to Dealer Manager Kerry Brocas about the 2023 Honda Jazz with e:HEV Offering class-leading space the new 5-door hatch, 1.5L DOHC VTEC Engine - Auto CVT with Agile Handling Assist, Honda Sensing and a Ricghtcar overall safety of 5 stars.…

21/06/2023

Calling All Budding Writers, the Bi-Annual Franklin Writers Short Story is Here! Click Below to Read More in This Month's elocal Magazine.

National Prizes 1st Prize: $300 2nd Prize: $150 3rd Prize: $75 Local prizes for Franklin residents of book vouchers from PaperPlus Pukekohe Each story must be on the theme of “Written in the Stars” and be 300 words or less. You may enter up to 3 stories. Each must be original fiction and not…

26/04/2023

It's nearly here! Bring your family and friends to the upcoming Street Fest!

You are invited to our fourth StreetFEST Event on Saturday May 6th from 10am -2pm on Great South Road. This year it is being extended around into Broadway. “We’re so excited to be holding our 4th StreetFEST, where we will once again be showcasing all the things that make Papakura great.” says ...

05/04/2023

April's elocal is now out in your letterboxes and from bulk pick-up sites or you can read online...

Click here to read the April 2023 issue of elocal Digital Edition, online for free at elocal.co.nz! Powered by eDIGITAL.

03/02/2023

18/01/2023

Its business as usual for this fantastic duo who have seen it all before and have proven their consistency in any market. Read all about them in this month's elocal magazine.

The media is awash with stories about the state of the real estate market, house values plummeting, interest rates rising, an increased average in the number of days to sell which could strike fear into the hearts of any prospective vendor who wants to sell their house and move on. However, for mot....

14/12/2022

https://www.elocal.co.nz/Articles/4426
Looking for a special gift for someone this Christmas? Check out the range at The Bespoke Room here in Karaka.

Are you looking for something just a little bit special for this Christmas? Either for your own home or for that special friend? Whether you need delightfully different Christmas bling for your festive table or a unique gift that has the wow factor you need to check out the range hand picked by Ton....

01/12/2022

Check out all the great things happening in Papakura this month including Santa's arrival on Sunday, December 4th. Fun for all the family!

Christmas means many different things to different people but at the heart of every Kiwi Christmas is quality time spent with family and friends. Tracy Shackleton, the Town Centre Manager and her fantastic team have pulled out all stops to ensure this year everyone will enjoy a Magical Christmas ex....

16/11/2022

Read about how Novature's new age living brings back the affordability of home ownership for kiwis in this month's elocal magazine.

Novature was born out of a desire to create “new age”, bespoke quality homes that can be easily built and transported to sites across New Zealand! Greg, Brent & Hayden, joint directors of Novature collectively possess in excess of 100 years building experience. Their vast building and business k...

19/10/2022

Growing with you and your family, read more in this month's local
magazine.

Mike Wilson from Stroud Homes in Pukekohe is a man on a mission. Stroud Homes has experienced tremendous growth in recent times and is building a brand-new show home to showcase the latest styles and features that Stroud can offer. He has been building homes for over 17 years, ensuring every custom....

26/09/2022

Find out more about Who Are Ryan and Raphaëlle? in this month's elocal magazine.

Every good relationship is built on knowing the people you deal with well and being able to communicate with them with a high degree of honesty. When you meet Ryan and Raphaëlle it is immediately apparent that they run their business in exactly that way. But who are Ryan and Raphaëlle and why shou...

09/09/2022

Thank you your Majesty for your lifelong commitment to serving your people.

25/07/2022

Do you have a thing or two to say about what’s happening in our country? Make your voice heard, join us tonight at the Situation Update. 🙌🏻

You’re invited to participate in a live ‘Situation Update’ symposium on 👉 Tuesday 26th July at the Pukekohe Indian hall from 6.30pm - 10.30pm.

Get involved and engage in proactive discussions about -

🗣 Inflation
🗣 Fuel & Energy Crisis
🗣 Division in Health
🗣 and Water Ownership

Meet the experts that will be leading the discussion -

Alan Eyes – Energy Manager for a large industrial manufacturer, a Chartered Accountant, and since 2002, a trustee of the Counties Energy Trust - What shape are we in as a viable 1st world country? Energy sufficiency, Reliance, an overview of our energy resources, our strengths, weaknesses and ownership of NZ energy.

Adam Wood – Finance Market Analyst - The creation of money and the financial tools used in the FIAT money system that drives the massive transfer of wealth through cyclic economic crashes and the evolution of the parallel economy.

Scott Bright – Groundswell Representative – The double-edged sword that’s destroying our farming and growing sectors, water, fertiliser, fuel, seed, compliance, money, energy, distribution and challenges.

Martin Doutre – NZ’s foremost researcher on the final English treaty document (Littlewood Treaty) and distortions that have stemmed from the reinvention of the Treaty of Waitangi and other divisive components driving our economic direction.

Mykeljon Winckel – Managing Director and Editor Elocal Magazine - Media, fake news, mass formation, the role of independent media and the dangers of a single narrative.

Follow the link to secure your ticket to the Situation Update and have your say! 🎫
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/situation-update-tickets-379351499547

Inflation, Fuel & Energy Crisis, Division in Health and Water Ownership? What Shape Are We In? A LIVE event presented by New Zealand Voice

24/07/2022

Do you have a thing or two to say about what’s happening in our country? Make your voice heard, join us tomorrow at the Situation Update. 🙌🏻

You’re invited to participate in a live ‘Situation Update’ symposium on 👉 Tuesday 26th July at the Pukekohe Indian hall from 6.30pm - 10.30pm.

Get involved and engage in proactive discussions about -

🗣 Inflation
🗣 Fuel & Energy Crisis
🗣 Division in Health
🗣 and Water Ownership

Meet the experts that will be leading the discussion -

Alan Eyes – Energy Manager for a large industrial manufacturer, a Chartered Accountant, and since 2002, a trustee of the Counties Energy Trust - What shape are we in as a viable 1st world country? Energy sufficiency, Reliance, an overview of our energy resources, our strengths, weaknesses and ownership of NZ energy.

Adam Wood – Finance Market Analyst - The creation of money and the financial tools used in the FIAT money system that drives the massive transfer of wealth through cyclic economic crashes and the evolution of the parallel economy.

Scott Bright – Groundswell Representative – The double-edged sword that’s destroying our farming and growing sectors, water, fertiliser, fuel, seed, compliance, money, energy, distribution and challenges.

Martin Doutre – NZ’s foremost researcher on the final English treaty document (Littlewood Treaty) and distortions that have stemmed from the reinvention of the Treaty of Waitangi and other divisive components driving our economic direction.

Mykeljon Winckel – Managing Director and Editor Elocal Magazine - Media, fake news, mass formation, the role of independent media and the dangers of a single narrative.

Follow the link to secure your ticket to the Situation Update and have your say! 🎫
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/situation-update-tickets-379351499547

Inflation, Fuel & Energy Crisis, Division in Health and Water Ownership? What Shape Are We In? A LIVE event presented by New Zealand Voice

22/07/2022

Do you have a thing or two to say about what’s happening in our country? Make your voice heard, join us on Tuesday at the Situation Update. 🙌🏻

You’re invited to participate in a live ‘Situation Update’ symposium on 👉 Tuesday 26th July at the Pukekohe Indian hall from 6.30pm - 10.30pm.

Get involved and engage in proactive discussions about -

🗣 Inflation
🗣 Fuel & Energy Crisis
🗣 Division in Health
🗣 and Water Ownership

Meet the experts that will be leading the discussion -

Alan Eyes – Energy Manager for a large industrial manufacturer, a Chartered Accountant, and since 2002, a trustee of the Counties Energy Trust - What shape are we in as a viable 1st world country? Energy sufficiency, Reliance, an overview of our energy resources, our strengths, weaknesses and ownership of NZ energy.

Adam Wood – Finance Market Analyst - The creation of money and the financial tools used in the FIAT money system that drives the massive transfer of wealth through cyclic economic crashes and the evolution of the parallel economy.

Scott Bright – Groundswell Representative – The double-edged sword that’s destroying our farming and growing sectors, water, fertiliser, fuel, seed, compliance, money, energy, distribution and challenges.

Martin Doutre – NZ’s foremost researcher on the final English treaty document (Littlewood Treaty) and distortions that have stemmed from the reinvention of the Treaty of Waitangi and other divisive components driving our economic direction.

Mykeljon Winckel – Managing Director and Editor Elocal Magazine - Media, fake news, mass formation, the role of independent media and the dangers of a single narrative.

Follow the link to secure your ticket to the Situation Update and have your say! 🎫
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/situation-update-tickets-379351499547

Inflation, Fuel & Energy Crisis, Division in Health and Water Ownership? What Shape Are We In? A LIVE event presented by New Zealand Voice

20/07/2022

You’re invited to participate in a live ‘Situation Update’ symposium on 👉 Tuesday 26th July at the Pukekohe Indian hall from 6.30pm - 10.30pm.

Get involved and engage in proactive discussions about -

🗣 Inflation
🗣 Fuel & Energy Crisis
🗣 Division in Health
🗣 and Water Ownership

Meet the experts that will be leading the discussion -

Alan Eyes – Energy Manager for a large industrial manufacturer, a Chartered Accountant, and since 2002, a trustee of the Counties Energy Trust - What shape are we in as a viable 1st world country? Energy sufficiency, Reliance, an overview of our energy resources, our strengths, weaknesses and ownership of NZ energy.

Adam Wood – Finance Market Analyst - The creation of money and the financial tools used in the FIAT money system that drives the massive transfer of wealth through cyclic economic crashes and the evolution of the parallel economy.

Scott Bright – Groundswell Representative – The double-edged sword that’s destroying our farming and growing sectors, water, fertiliser, fuel, seed, compliance, money, energy, distribution and challenges.

Martin Doutre – NZ’s foremost researcher on the final English treaty document (Littlewood Treaty) and distortions that have stemmed from the reinvention of the Treaty of Waitangi and other divisive components driving our economic direction.

Mykeljon Winckel – Managing Director and Editor Elocal Magazine - Media, fake news, mass formation, the role of independent media and the dangers of a single narrative.

Follow the link to secure your ticket to the Situation Update and have your say! 🎫
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/situation-update-tickets-379351499547

Inflation, Fuel & Energy Crisis, Division in Health and Water Ownership? What Shape Are We In? A LIVE event presented by New Zealand Voice

21/06/2022

Read all about one of the biggest commercial developments ever to be built in Pukekohe as it approaches its grand opening in this month's elocal magazine.

https://www.elocal.co.nz/Articles/4322

12/06/2022

elocal extends its sympathies to the family and friends of Richard Prosser (UK) who passed away suddenly over the weekend. Richard was a contributor to elocal on numerous occasions and we will miss his writings on a variety of topics.

WHERE TO GET HELP:

If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111.

OR IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE:

• LIFELINE:0800 543 354 or 09 5222 999 within Auckland (available 24/7)
• SU***DE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633 ,free text 234 or email [email protected] or online chat.
• NEED TO TALK? Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7)
• KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)
• WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)
• DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757
• SAMARITANS – 0800 726 666.

20/04/2022

Sharon and Wayne Snellgrove wanted to make a difference, read how in this month's elocal magazine. https://www.elocal.co.nz/Articles/4264

Wayne and Sharon Snellgrove are a busy family orientated couple with a wealth of customer care and construction industry expertise, who have recently embarked on an exciting new venture. As proud new owners of the South Auckland A1 Homes franchise, they have made it their goal to ensure that every ....

17/03/2022

Read all about the exciting new Enlighten service plus many more beauty treatments in this month's elocal magazine from the team at Harleh Laser Clinic

https://www.elocal.co.nz/Articles/4237

Like all amazing aestheticians, the staff at HARLEH Laser Clinic are extremely passionate & truly love their work and work environment. They are especially enthusiastic about the industry and how it is continually evolving which is why they are very excited this January to have launched Cutera Enl.....

15/02/2022

Frame Homes have land for you to build on right now! Read more in this month's elocal magazine.

https://www.elocal.co.nz/Articles/4209

With land currently as scarce as hen’s teeth, Frame Homes has been working hard to secure land around the wider Franklin region to ensure they can continue to offer high quality house & land packages that they have become synonymous for. Frame Homes have plenty of exciting projects coming up this ...

13/01/2022

It's not too soon to start planning for Winter! Read more about how you can save NOW in this month's elocal magazine and get your firewood delivered at a great price.
https://www.elocal.co.nz/Articles/4173

It’s hot! And most people are out and about enjoying all the things that Summer has to offer with little thought to the winter months. But Carlos Ter Huurne, owner of Ignition Firewood, a Drury-based firewood supplier is always thinking ahead and knows that if you buy your wood now you will benefi...

06/12/2021

Check out all the great Christmassy things planned in Papakura in this month's elocal magazine, including a fun family late night this Thursday, Dec 9th.

https://www.elocal.co.nz/Articles/4137

Christmas means many different things to different people but at the heart of every Kiwi Christmas is quality time spent with family and friends. This year things could look a little different, but the Papakura Business Association is determined that it will still be a Christmas to remember for all....

29/10/2021

07/10/2021

Earlier this year, Auckland-born Monique Laloli worked on the photos that helped sell legendary fashion designer Herbert Kasper’s home in Manhattan. She has also worked on David Bowie's former residence. Check out the amazing photos in the latest local magazine or click the link below.

https://www.elocal.co.nz/Articles/4065

Auckland born Monique Laloli spends her workdays editing the photos of high-end real estate in New York City; with many of these homes belonging to the rich and famous. She has worked on many properties including a 1930’s Long Island estate that once belonged to the Vanderbilts and Whitneys. Decor...