Community

Roaming dogs put community at risk

Off-leash dogs on sports fields pose a serious risk to children and players, Auckland Council warns. One Takanini resident, who did not want to be...

Uniting to reimagine Manukau Harbour’s future

A new forum showcasing solutions and opportunities for New Zealand’s second-biggest harbour will be held later this month. The Manukau Harbour Symposium, held at Green...

Local student awarded Counties Energy’s First Foundation Scholarship

Counties Energy has awarded a talented young student the Counties Energy Bob Arvidson Memorial Scholarship through the First Foundation programme. The initiative supports promising students who...

CCTV upgrades improve public safety

By Communities Supervisor for Pukekohe and Rural Franklin, Sergeant Wayne Paxton Tena koe ki tëtahi roopu, and hello everyone. My name is Wayne Paxton,...

Man charged after Glenbrook Vintage Railway thefts

Police have derailed a man’s plans, putting him before the court for theft of thousands of dollars’ worth of railway sleepers. On May 2, witnesses...

Courthouse upgrade to begin mid-year

Work on the new Papakura courthouse is set to begin in the next few months. In December, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the current Papakura...

Exciting show coming to Waiuku

By Franklin Times Junior Journalist Bay Thompson Later this year, Waiuku Theatre Group will be bringing a new, exciting production to the stage. From...

New home and new name for market

An existing market has rebranded and moved to a new home in Pukekohe. The Pukekohe Park Country Market, formerly Pokeno Market, opened on April 6...

Community Hero: Trina Harker

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

Murder charge laid in Waiuku homicide

Police have today charged a man with murder in the Waiuku homicide investigation launched in early April. Judith Rose Cunniffe, 54, was found deceased in...