Lifestyle

Christian Mendoza – meet the mayor of Artwork City

Ironically given his penchant for charcoal, Christian Mendoza has a bright future ahead. As previously reported, the Pukekohe-based painter won Franklin Innovation’s Shark Tank for...

Hololio Estate walk, Clevedon

By David Mallowes A walk around the Hololio Estate in Clevedon combines river views, open countryside, the 1892 Hololio House, gardens, and the polo...

Insulation – bats in the attic!

No form of heating is quite so heart-warming than a roaring wood burning fire, but heat pumps can be more efficient when the chilly...

Comfort food – so hot right now!

As temperatures drop, many of us will opt for comfort food. Thankfully, from fine dining to fast food, Franklin has a hefty menu from...

Is your pet slowing down? How to spot and manage arthritis early

By Dr Mel Jones, BVSc, veterinarian, Pukekohe As the weather cools in late autumn and winter, many pets begin to show subtle changes in their...

Great facilities, even greater community

A lot is happening at Karaka Lifestyle Estate, and the clubhouse is where the village comes to life. A grand Parnell mansion dating back to...

What we’re reading: best new books

One Last Question, Prime Minister, RRP $39.99 Barry Soper has spent the best part of five decades reporting from New Zealand's corridors of power. His...

Winter vegetable and fruit gardening

  Sow broad beans, beets, peas, spinach, mesclun, carrots, radish, spring onion, and coriander directly into the garden.  Plant winter vegetable seedlings such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Winter...

Aviation scholarships – come fly with… thee?

Our heads need not be in the clouds to think that our heads really could be in the clouds thanks to recently launched scholarships. Also...

Home school changes – an open letter

New education legislation, currently in the pipeline, has raised concerns among the home school community, as Franklin Times junior journalist Mercedes Basevi explains. She...