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Walk ‘n’ Wag – every dog has THIS day…

By Kerry Lee Maraetai will experience a dog day afternoon but no one seems to mind. Billed as a dog-friendly, social event the Walk 'n'...

Pukekohe artist battle ready

By Kerry Lee Logan Moffat, an art teacher at Pukekohe High School, has been brushing up on his skills ahead of the recent Art...

Well ‘spoken’ – film fest set to impress

The Big Bike Film Night is about to roll into Pukekohe, screening at Cinema 3 Pukekohe on May 3. Billed as ‘a feast of short...

The Easter hunt is on at Kawakawa Bay

The Kawakawa Bay Presbyterian Church is holding its fourth annual Easter Picnic and Egg Hunt. Brenda Legg, an elder at the Kawakawa Bay Presbyterian Church,...

New regatta day events set to celebrate Auckland’s 186th birthday

The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is an exciting on-water spectacle held once a year that celebrates many elements of the city’s rich maritime history. This...

Franklin gets festive

Forget the commute into central Auckland for Christmas lights; Franklin has its very own Christmas attractions. While the motorway and Auckland CBD are buzzing with...

Diwali lights up Franklin

Franklin’s Diwali celebrations have begun, with Pōkeno already enjoying a record turnout. Festival organiser Prince Kalra said Diwali is all about celebrating hope, goodness and...

Art expo to raise funds for Pokeno Marae project

An art expo will be held in Pokeno this weekend to raise money for a new marae. Contemporary mixed-media artist Jane Crosbie is helping to...

Climb aboard – Auckland’s newest excitement asset opens

By PJ Taylor, Eastern Times A new multifaceted climbing structure, the tallest in New Zealand, aimed at giving people confidence and a thrill, has...

Written in the stars

Stars and steam will come together at the annual Matariki Night Lights Festival in Waiuku. Also known as the Tuhiōnōrangi Matariki Festival, the event has...