Community

Helicopter simulator a ‘game-changer’

A first-of-its-kind helicopter simulator has been installed at Ardmore Airport. It will provide a dedicated environment for the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew to implement...

My Local: Clevedon District Centre

Nestled in the heart of Clevedon is a small building rich in history. The Clevedon District Centre sits opposite the village’s larger community centre, and...

New life for old carriages

Carriages used for the former diesel train passenger service between Pukekohe and Papakura have found a new home in the South Island. New Zealand-owned Mainland...

New surgical centre open

Franklin Day Surgery is a new day-stay hospital in Pukekohe, serving Franklin, North Waikato, and the Coromandel, with plans to offer a variety of...

Community Hero: Michael Faulkner

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

Locals advising locals

Citizens Advice Bureau has marked three years of operation in Pukekohe. The bureau provides free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone. Volunteers help people know...

Auckland Heritage Festival celebrates 75 years since Empire Games

Auckland’s much-loved Heritage Festival returns from September 20 to October 5, bringing two weeks of free and low-cost events that celebrate the stories, people,...

Hikoi for Hospice

The wider South-East Auckland community is encouraged to join the ‘Hīkoi for Hospice’ next Saturday, to support Tōtara Hospice. Organisers Matt Winiata and Patariki Spellman,...

Franklin ag day dates

Agricultural Day (ag day/calf club/country day/pet day etc) is a key day on the event calendar for rural and country schools across Franklin. The purpose of...

Fibre fast forward

Fifty-nine communities across New Zealand will soon have access to faster, more reliablebroadband. Chorus recently announced the completion of the country’s largest fibre network expansion...