Community

Community Hero: Ian Farrant

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

Q&A: Mariska van der Berg

Mariska van der Berg chats with HELENA O’NEILL about Habitat ReStore Op Shop in Pukekohe. What is your role, and how long have you been...

Road access to Auckland lighthouse restored

Auckland Transport (AT) has completed the construction of a new section of road to restore access to the renowned Manukau Heads Lighthouse, following damage...

Talented artist flying high for major KiwiRail mural project

By Chris Harrowell, Eastern Times Accomplished East Auckland artist Joel Nicholls has transformed a previously barren wall as part of a major project for...

Survey uncovers mental health concerns in media industry

Sobering new research by Media Chaplaincy NZ has revealed just one in four people working in New Zealand’s media industry feel hopeful about its...

Brunch shout for rural communities

Rural Support is inviting farmers, growers, and rural communities to take a well-earned break and join Brunch on Us - a series of all-sector,...

Papakura Stream project gets sporting boost

By Chris Harrowell, Eastern Times Conservation Volunteers New Zealand is putting its weight behind an environmental projectaimed at increasing the health of a Franklin...

Q&A with Ian MacPherson, Northern Rescue chief executive

Ian MacPherson started out as an electrical apprentice and ended up having a decorated career in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and now...

This month’s Community Hero is Jasmine Woolrich

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

My Local: Awhitu Central Community Hall

Near the top of the Āwhitu Peninsula sits a small white building that’s the hub for many community activities and family milestones. The Āwhitu Central...