Lifestyle

Plenty of choice for vehicle enthusiasts

Franklin car enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice with two events this April. The Franklin Hop returns to the Clarks Beach Reserve on Sunday, April...

On a Wing and a Prayer: Warbirds on Parade

The New Zealand Warbirds Association held its annual air show on March 16. Photographer Paul Johnston captured these shots of Warbirds on Parade at Ardmore...

Coastguard reflects on a safe, busy summer

As summer draws to a close, Coastguard is reflecting nationally on a season shaped by mixed weather and strong winds, which kept volunteers busy...

What’s on around Franklin

Glenbrook School Gala Family fun, entertainment, stalls, and a white elephant sale. All funds raised will go towards the school’s playground. Runs this Saturday, March...

Making connections this March

This year Neighbours Aotearoa marks 15 years of strengthening neighbourhood connections across the country. What began in 2009 as a one-day initiative has grown into...

Shed an asset to the community

A community initiative is keeping men busy in Tuakau. The Tuakau MenzShed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a...

Takanini plant shop to close

After 18 years of operation, Kings Plant Barn is closing its Takanini branch. In an email to customers, Kings Plant Barn chief executive Micah Gamman...

Q&A with Shady Lane

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...

Walks: Exploring the Whitford Bridle Trail

Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Sci-fi fans are in for a treat with ‘Other Worlds’ at Auckland’s Central Library

Step into ‘Other Worlds’ at Auckland’s Central City Library from now until August for a unique experience encountering the thrilling worlds of science fiction...