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Changes in direction

By Andy Baker, Franklin Ward councillor In recent months, Auckland Council has spent a lot of time talking about changes in direction regarding several...

Getting on with what matters to Franklin residents

By Franklin Local Board chair, Angela Fulljames One of the most rewarding parts of serving on the local board is seeing how our work...

New Drury traffic lights operational soon

  Cartoonist Roger Smith's thoughts on a special one for Franklin related to the new Drury traffic lights.

From gravel to greatness: the roading journey we are on

By Waikato Mayor Jacqui Church As a long-time resident and business owner in the Franklin area, I have seen firsthand thechallenges and triumphs of...

CCTV upgrades improve public safety

By Communities Supervisor for Pukekohe and Rural Franklin, Sergeant Wayne Paxton Tena koe ki tëtahi roopu, and hello everyone. My name is Wayne Paxton,...

Centenary of one of Franklin’s finest

By MP for Port Waikato Andrew Bayly In May, I will address Parliament to acknowledge the anniversary of Rt Hon William Ferguson Massey, who passed...

Luxon: Pulling all levers to drive economic growth

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany The Reserve Bank has recently announced a further reduction to the Official Cash Rate (OCR)...

Proper emergency management is key

Andy Baker, Franklin Ward councillor In a previous life, I was the Civil Defence Officer and Principal Rural Fire Officer for Franklin District Council. I...

Walks: Tawhitokino Beach – the hidden gem

Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Collins: Remembering profound sacrifices this Anzac Day

By Judith Collins, Minister of Defence and MP for Papakura Anzac Day is an incredibly special time for many New Zealanders, and I think...