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Strong finish for Franklin riders at pony champs

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By Heather Lieshout, FTVPC Eventing Coordinator Five young riders from the Franklin Thames Valley made a long journey to compete in the 2025 New...

School celebrates birthday with kindness

Helena O'Neill -
Pukekohe Hill School held a special community celebration, Te Puea Day, on May 26. Principal Simon Williams said the annual event marks the founding of...

New Sikh temple proposed for outskirts of Pukekohe

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Planning is under way for a new temple on the outskirts of Pukekohe. The Waikato District Council said that to date, council had received a...

NZSAS Regiment marks 70 years

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This June, seven decades of history will be celebrated at Papakura Military Camp. The army camp is home to the country’s elite New Zealand Special...

Q&A: Jack Haddon

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Crop manager Jack Haddon was named 2025 Pukekohe Young Grower in Tuakau on May 23. HELENA O’NEILL talks with Jack about working in horticulture...

Magical winter garden party with heart

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This winter, Tōtara Hospice is inviting the community to come together for a cause that touches countless lives. The Long Lunch Charity Gala – A...

Explore Duder Regional Park

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Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Linking youth with jobs strengthens communities

Helena O'Neill -
Waikato Mayor Jacqui Church says the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs initiative is looking formotivated young people and visionary employers across the district. “Mayors’ Taskforce for...

Balclutha family win Franklin home

Helena O'Neill -
A third Franklin home has been handed over as a Heart Foundation Lottery grand prize. Tractor salesman Harry never would have guessed that a missed...

Eagle eyes in sky locate missing elderly man

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Counties Manukau Police say they wasted no time taking to the sky following a concerning call from a member of the public whose father,...
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