Columns

Why are we so scared of vulnerable men?

For years we’ve been telling men to open up. We’ve run campaigns encouraging them to talk. We’ve told them it’s okay not to be...

Watercare taps into growth

As Franklin’s population booms, there have been fears that the pipes might bust. However, a recently completed upgrade is intended to support development while...

Backing Kiwis to get ahead

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany National will back New Zealanders to get ahead, build a bigger nest egg, and retire with...

Franklin Law celebrates two years in Papakura

On June 24, Franklin Law marked two years in Papakura by hosting a business and community networking event at the Beer Spot. While the occasion...

From the Editor: No fools, horses…

Minister of Racing, and a former Hunua MP, Winston Peters knows there’s no such thing as a sure thing, at least not when there’s...

Election Buzz

By Casey Costello, NZ First MP based in Port Waikato With just nine more weeks of the 54th New Zealand Parliament sitting before the...

From the Editor: No offence, but…

Years ago, I received an irate email regarding opinions expressed in print. It didn’t start with ‘No offence, but’, so I guess it was...

Budget boost for hospital

The new South Auckland hospital has received a boost, with funding to secure land for a new hospital in Drury included in Budget 2026. Port...

What you need to know about the budget

By: Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany Here’s what you need to know about Budget 2026. Despite global volatility, our economic plan is...

Parenting doesn’t have to be navigated alone

Mai Lighthouse is the leading social services agency across Franklin and North Waikato. By Mai Lighthouse Our taiohi (teenagers) are growing up in a world...