Health & Wellness

A tough nut to crack…

By Natalie Pitfield I’d planted nut trees as a way to offer shade to our pig and chook paddocks. They were side by side,...

Shift towards sustainable eating

Sustainability is becoming a major influence on what Aucklanders are eating right now. More people are starting to think not just about taste, but where...

When the system fails, parents wear the blame

By Mike King, executive director, I Am Hope Foundation After a previous column about the young boy diagnosed with scurvy, I received a message...

Franklin Walks: Cobourne Reserve

This short track takes you on a walk through Cobourne Reserve in Port Waikato. It may be a short walk, but it’s part of...

Changing of the (horse) guards

As one veteran equestrian rides off into the sunset, another is saddling up as the new Monday coach at the South Auckland Riding for...

Salvation Army calls on Kiwis to stand together

The Salvation Army is launching its 2026 Red Shield Appeal, calling on an army of everyday Kiwis to stand up for their communities by...

Getting ink done for dignity

3D areola restorative tattooing offers millions of people the chance to live their lives confidently after undergoing surgery. Cancers can require treatments that physically alters...

Franklin Walks: Ōpaheke Park

Live near Papakura and don’t want to spend too much on fuel to get to a park that offers plenty of options? Then Ōpaheke...

When a neighbour needs your help

Mai Lighthouse is the leading social services agency across Franklin and North Waikato. By Mai Lighthouse You've felt it before. That quiet nudge that something...

Time to prioritise your hearing

By Wolfe Hearing Is it time you did something about your hearing?  March was World Hearing Awareness Month, where we highlighted the importance of...