Lifestyle

Papa’s got a (not quite) brand new bag!

Forget about what’s in the bag, it’s what it’s made of that is ‘Toogood’ not to be true. Sustainable Papakura recently celebrated production of its...

Kiwi Curried Sausages

Servings 4-6 Prep 15 mins Every Kiwi family has their own curried sausages recipe, or at least they should. This is my version, proper old-school comfort...

You don’t need more eyeshadow, you need the right palette

By: Sarai Elora, Bonita Artistry Last issue we spoke about how you don’t need more makeup; you need a method.The same applies to eyeshadow palettes....

Hug miniature horses and ponies, Franklin Vets advises

Dr Catherine Pemberton BVSc, Franklin Vets Our minis develop lovely, fluffy insulating coats that provide great protection against cold winter weather. However, this can...

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...

Wade family reunites in Whitford

Among the first settlers in nearby Whitford, the Wade family celebrated a proud local history recently, as Sharon Fieten (nee Wade) reveals. The well-known Wade family...

Pukekohe planting – calling all aces of spades

From mānuka and kanuka to cabbage trees, volunteers will be digging deep to help restore native ecosystems at Pukekohe’s Lough Bourne Reserve this Saturday,...

Review – Franklin Club dishes up hearty menu

Journalist, food writer and now a Franklin Club member, Helen Perry, invites locals to visit the club’s restaurant and try the family-friendly menu. I...

Weaving workshops – birds and stars star

Two workshops really are expected to take off at nearby Nathan Homestead, Manurewa. On June 20, people with basic weaving skills will learn to make...

Park strife – chaos at ‘Butcher’s Corner’

A throng of visitors to a new temple site caused disorder in Ararimu recently even though the building is yet to be constructed. A food...