Arts & Culture

Community approach for local rural libraries

Across Franklin is a network of rural libraries run by their own communities. Community-led (sometimes called rural) libraries have their own membership and borrowing...

Local artist opens new gallery

Award-winning photographer Lisa Kearns has opened a top-notch art gallery, Lisa Kay Photography, in nearby Rangiriri. Kearns, a member of the Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club...

Twisted tales – not so happily ever after!

The Waiuku Theatre Company is putting on a new production, Twisted Tales. This story takes inspiration from classic fairy tales and turns them on...

Art show brings community together

Artistic talent and flair were proudly on display for all to see at Karaka Lifestyle Estate last month. Karaka Lifestyle Estate Sales Manager Stephanie Rodgers...

Pukekohe High School benefits from talents of ‘strangers’

Eons ago, The Doors informed us that people are strange. Fortunately for them, strange people provide excellent advice when it comes to creative expression. Much more...

Dismal Days exhibition no pipe dream

Local artist Lahaina Limaco is taking a leap forward in her creative career as she launches her first solo exhibition, on now at the...

PFCC showcase – P1

Shutterbugs from the Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club have been on such fine form lately that it’s been tough to keep up. From winning entries...

A new chapter for old books

Book lovers, bargain hunters and anyone who loves a good browse – Pukekohe Library has a trolley-load of stories up for grabs. Discarded books are...

Milania Jolley – lyrical local wins Smokefreerockquest award

By Isabella Root Sixteen-year-old Milania Jolley from Waiuku College has won the APRA Lyric Award at the Solo/Duo regional final for Smokefreerockquest (SFRQ). “I expected...

Ukulelists strumming up support for charity

In music, there are no small parts even when it involves a lot of small guitars. Pukekohe-based ukulele players, the Pukeleles, are set to host...