Community

Flying gazebos, trampolines trigger emergency callouts

  The last day of winter delivered a gusty blow to Franklin, as trees, trampolines and gazebos left the ground, prompting a number of callouts...

Celebrating special education

Specialist schools across New Zealand are teaching young students with learning difficulties vital skills to thrive and reach their potential. And now, specialist schools celebrated...

Top photographers rally for colleague battling cancer

By PJ Taylor, Eastern Times Stunning, eye-catching pictures taken by Auckland’s and New Zealand’s leading news media photographers are going on display soon in...

Community rallies after hospice centre gutted in blaze

A temporary donation centre has been set up following the suspected arson of the Takanini distribution centre of Tōtara Hospice.   Tōtara Hospice chief executive Tina...

Community project expands

The highly successful Town Centre Ambassador programme, which has already made asignificant impact in Manurewa and Clendon is celebrating further expansion. Papakura has welcomed its...

Ag day season begins

As spring weather begins to appear, Patumahoe sisters Annie and Emily Crisp are busy preparing for the Mauku School Country Life Day. Annie, 8, is...

Q&A: Moana Leenders and Sharon Jefferies

Many people across the country are feeling the pinch as the cost of living continues to remain high. HELENA O’NEILL talks with Moana Leenders...

Supporting Franklin women in business

A new initiative aims to support women in business across the wider Franklin area. Franklin Law spearheaded the initiative, launching the Ladies Business Lunch in...

Greener glove option vet industry

A Franklin-based vet has developed new more sustainable, recycled plastic shoulder-length examination gloves, which are now available nationwide. Jennifer Stone was recently named one of...

Justice Ministry apologises for text messages

The Ministry of Justice is apologising after a system error meant a text message about fines was sent to thousands of people. Tracey Baguley, group...