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Winning words impress

  Speaking their native tongues and donning cultural garments, Pasifika pupils recently made their ancestors proud at the Franklin Schools’ Pasifika Speech Competition. Late last month,...

Kokako on mercy mission

Local comeback kings, the native kōkako are set to take their show on the road. A well-known success story, the revitalisation of the kōkako in...

Salad days are near again

As the weather improves so too does the range of seasonal vegetables hitting supermarket shelves or popping up in our gardens. After months of hearty...

Why your makeup might look better when you use less

By Sarai Elora, Bonita Artistry For years, beauty trends taught us to add another step. More foundation. More concealer. More powder. More contour. And if...

Yellow-legged hornet fight enters critical stage

The fight to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet in Auckland is entering a critical phase, with warmer weather increasing the risk of any surviving queens...

Andy Baker: droning on!

Some of the latest technology is helping ensure some of Franklin’s original residents, survive and thrive. Auckland Council is expanding the use of drone technology,...

My Local: Patumahoe Hall

By Howard Upfold The story of the local halls in Patumahoe begins with the construction of the Mauku Volunteer Hall at 23 Kingseat Road...

This week’s Community Hero is Terena Goodwin

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

Aussie visitors boosting NZ tourism

New Zealand tourism numbers are continuing to strengthen, with international visitor arrivals for July exceeding 2019 levels. Figures released today by Statistics New Zealand show...

Weekday CRL a success

The first weekday commute using City Rail Link (CRL) services has proven to be a game changer for how Aucklanders get around their city. Monday...