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Q&A with James Wright

Helena O'Neill -
Dotted across the wider Auckland and Waikato regions are Corten steel sculptures by Clevedon artist James Wright. In front of the popular Farm House...

Q&A: Moana Leenders and Sharon Jefferies

Helena O'Neill -
Many people across the country are feeling the pinch as the cost of living continues to remain high. HELENA O’NEILL talks with Moana Leenders...

Q&A: Mariska van der Berg

Helena O'Neill -
Mariska van der Berg chats with HELENA O’NEILL about Habitat ReStore Op Shop in Pukekohe. What is your role, and how long have you been...

Q&A with Ian MacPherson, Northern Rescue chief executive

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Ian MacPherson started out as an electrical apprentice and ended up having a decorated career in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and now...

Q&A with Judith Collins KC, Defence Minister on the offensive

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New Zealand’s Defence Minister has always told it straight with dignity, intelligence, reasoned argument and professionalism that reflects her distinguished legal experience and strong...

Q&A: Jack Haddon

Helena O'Neill -
Crop manager Jack Haddon was named 2025 Pukekohe Young Grower in Tuakau on May 23. HELENA O’NEILL talks with Jack about working in horticulture...

Q&A with Erin Waterman

Helena O'Neill -
With Mother’s Day coming up, Franklin Times talks with gerbera manager Erin Waterman of Blooming Hill Flowers at Puni, near Pukekohe. How long have you...

Q&A with Shady Lane

Helena O'Neill -
A fixture of the Pukekohe theatre scene, Shady Lane talks to HELENA O’NEILL about his time as a member of Pukekohe Performing Arts and...

Over the Gate with Frankin A&P Society event co-ordinator Jacqui Wadham

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It may take a village to raise a child but it requires the efforts of folk from both town and country to pull off...

Over the Gate with Kimber Brown

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While a certain Pukeoware couple may have long been the 'Elder' statesmen of the cause to protect the magnificent Kaimanawa horses, Marilyn and Elder...
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