Community

New Drury traffic lights on hold

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has decided to "temporarily pause" commissioning the new interim traffic lights on State Highway 22 at Drury. A NZTA...

Anzac Day 2025: Services across Franklin and North Waikato

Āwhitu Anzac Commemoration  Service: 8.30am at Awhitu Cenotaph, Āwhitu Central Church, 16 Hamilton Road.  Other Details: Community morning tea and cuppa to follow the service. Bringing...

Repeated damage to vintage railway causes concern

Thieves and vandals are targeting a heritage railway near Waiuku, threatening its ability to keep running. Glenbrook Vintage Railway has had dozens of instances of...

BP’s newest service station opens near Paerata Rise

BP Connect Karaka has opened its doors on State Highway 22, bringing local customers BP’s fuels, convenience store and wildbean cafe. Connecting with State Highway...

Finding Franklin’s bats

The native long-tailed bat, or Chalinolobus tuberculatus, is one of New Zealand’s rarest and most vulnerable creatures, yet it seems to have settled in...

Historic cottage moved to museum site

A piece of Tuakau’s history has found a new home at the Tuakau and District Museum. Feather Cottage, named after the Feather family who lived...

Community Hero: Jim Greenhough

The Franklin Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our community who go out of their way to help others with our regular...

Kiwiana mural for school

A striking new mural has been unveiled at Puni School. Pukekohe artist Kirsty McMahon said she approached deputy principal Lesley Moloney about whether the school wanted...

Unity needed to restore Franklin Memorial Hospital

The community has been called to rally around the Franklin Memorial Hospital. About 250 people attended a public meeting in Waiuku on March 19 to...

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...