Health & Wellness

Low impact, big benefits

At Studio Pilates Pukekohe, Reformer Pilates is more than just a workout - it’s a personalised approach to movement, strength and long-term wellbeing. Owned and...

Patumahoe thinks pink

Kiwis have been rolling out the ribbon recently, holding Pink Ribbon events across the country in efforts to raise money and awareness for the...

Warm home, happy home

They say a healthy home is a happy home, but as the chilly winter weather sets in, it pays to ensure our homes are...

The ripple effect of emotions

MICHELLE KEENAN empowers people and organisations to achieve optimal wellbeing by providing customised wellness coaching programmes tailored to their unique goals. We all know that...

Mind over MND – quiz night to fight disease

A fundraiser to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is set to put Pukekohe to the test. A quiz night at the Bledisloe...

Failing young people before crisis

By Mike King, executive director, I Am Hope Foundation We keep telling ourselves the youth mental health crisis is happening at the pointy end. Inemergency...

Baker tops table in Sky Tower Challenge

Firefighters from throughout Franklin suited up in full kit to race up to the top of the Sky Tower recently in a bid to...

‘Kings’ of care

Three Franklin community stalwarts have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Overall, 178 Kiwis across the country have been recognised, with the majority...

Three-day stays delivered for newborns

In tough economic times and as election year campaigning heats up, two Government parties competing for votes together pledged $34.4 million in last week’s...

Sector experts call for action on youth mental health

The Times is partnering with University of Auckland Media, Screen Studies and Communications student Kaitlyn Norton to publish a series of news stories examining New...