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W-exit’ set for Waikato ward?

Although a lot more water will need to pass under the Tuakau Bridge, the Pokeno Residents and Ratepayers Association chair is confident that Waikato’s...

Q&A with James Blair – Young Grower of the Year

AS Wilcox agronomist James Blair was crowned the national Young Grower of the Year in Cromwell on August 28. HELENA O’NEILL talks with the...

Ruff ‘cuts’

Every dog has his day. Turns out, it’s the same day for them all, as Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club’s Jessica Finlay recently discovered. Held...

Sports shorts (04.09)

By Head-knocked Nick Who likes sports shorts? For those who like their sports brief – to the point, that is, not unnecessarily revealing! –...

Slow Fashion September campaign

A Slow Fashion September campaign led by Waikato District Council, Hamilton City Council and Waipa District Council is inviting people to rethink their relationship...

Bright idea, bright kids?

Local schools are among the first 500 nationwide set to benefit from the Solar on Schools programme. Recipients in the Franklin Times coverage area are:Tuakau...

OCR rise “in line with expectations”

Today’s decision to raise the official cash rate (OCR) is in line with expectations, Cotality's chief property economist, Kelvin Davidson says. " the ongoing need...

Good nick goods wanted for Calf Club

With Calf Club season in full swing, Friends of Drury School (FODS) are asking locals to donate items for the school's book and toy...

Bombay speeder cornered by cops, Eagle

An alleged offender whose dangerous driving put members of the public at risk has been arrested in Bombay. At approximately 2.15am this morning (September 2),...

Parental pay deal positive?

  Time may be on parents’ side if government plans come to fruition. While a Franklin organisation is pleased by the news, concerns remain that...