Health & Wellness

Strong muscles support strong bones

Muscle strength plays a significant role in ageing. The natural decline of muscle mass, a condition called sarcopenia, means bones receive less stimulation, increasing...

Rural Wellbeing Expo – photos

Intended to ensure our rural and urban locals remain connected as Franklin grows, the recent Rural Wellbeing Expo attracted a solid crowd. Click here to...

Local hospice breaks ground

After years of planning and fundraising, the ground is broken and work can now begin on extensive upgrades at Franklin Hospice. “We are absolutely thrilled,”...

Stuck at a desk? Quick fixes for fewer aches and better posture

MICHELLE KEENAN empowers people and organisations to achieve optimal wellbeing by providing customised wellness coaching, Pilates, and yoga at her Waiuku studio. If you spend...

Clevedon Farmhouse Cafe walk

By David Mallowes, Walks Out East An easy 2km wander for families or dog walkers, and you can also do it at any time...

Your edible garden

By Greenrose Garden Centre There’s something deeply satisfying about stepping outside and picking fresh food from your own garden. Whether it’s a handful of...

All’s well at expo

While Fieldays was the big one for rural folk nationwide, Pukekohe’s Rural Wellbeing Expo saw town meet country right here in Franklin. Held at the...

Nutrition for strong bones

Nutrition plays a huge role in building and maintaining strong bones, especially if you’retaking medications that may affect bone density. Good bone health is...

Wellness trends – are they worth following?

  By Michelle Keenan Cold plunges. Morning sunlight. Weighted vests. If you spend any time online, it can feel like there’s a new wellness trend...

Rich Easton – off the road again

Sometimes the only way to make a difference is to go the long way around. As previously reported, Papakura’s Rich Easton has been circumnavigating...