Business

East Auckland private hospital providing children with free surgery

Sixteen children are set to receive much-needed ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgery thanks to a Community Surgery Day at Ormiston Hospital and Healthcare...

Aucklanders asked to shape hygiene rules

Aucklanders are being asked to have their say on proposed changes to rules covering health, wellbeing and beauty services Auckland Council is reviewing its Health...

Eye-spy: identifying the cause of Boy’s weepy eye

By Dr Connor Hughes-Love BVSc (Dist), Franklin Vets Cats and dogs commonly present to our veterinary clinics with eye issues such as excessive eye...

Penny wise – emergency funds essential

By Kerry Lee From severe weather events to the Covid Pandemic, fuel shortages and wars, the 2020s have been a turbulent time. As the cost...

We’re reducing pressure on GP clinics

By Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Getting a GP appointment can be difficult – especially for busy parents needing timely care for their children. While wait...

Giving a new lease on life

By Rose Fuller, Franklin junior journalist  Every month, a quiet, nondescript room above the Pukekohe Library is transformed into a space filled with experts...

Auckland stadium deal that sees everyone smiling

By Desley Simpson, Auckland Deputy Mayor April 15 marked a significant moment for Auckland – a moment where months of hard work, negotiation, and...

What the NZ Arms Bill means for rural Kiwis

By Andrew Bayly, Port Waikato MP  For many rural New Zealanders, firearms are essential everyday tools. Farmers use them for pest control and animal...

Kai time!

The Kitchen Project served up another successful Kai Franklin Chef’s Table event recently. Almost 100 guests gathered to enjoy sumptuous dishes created using plenty...

Seymour opens Papakura ECE

A Papakura early childhood education centre (ECE) rolled out the red carpet – presented a blue ribbon at least – for Deputy Prime Minister...