Politics

‘Minister of Everything’ mourned – National farewells Sir Bill Birch

Former MP and Pukekohe deputy mayor, Sir Bill Birch, has died aged 92. Serving as a minister across two National governments, Birch was affectionally known...

Government hails new employment numbers

New figures reveal further year-on-year improvements in the number of New Zealanders moving off benefit and into work, Minister of Social Development and Employment...

Broadcaster Paul Henry standing for ACT at general election

High profile broadcaster Paul Henry will stand as an ACT Party list candidate at this year’s general election on Saturday, November 7. “I’m standing for...

Homeschool backtrack

By Mercedes Basevi, Franklin Junior Journalist The government has backtracked on a plan to amend regulations relating to homeschooling education in New Zealand. Education Minister...

Have your say – board plans say so much

Auckland’s local boards have a plan to make plans. However, to ensure they have all of their priorities in order, a little involvement from...

Watercare taps into growth

As Franklin’s population booms, there have been fears that the pipes might bust. However, a recently completed upgrade is intended to support development while...

Independent Republic of Franklin?

By Aksel Bech, Waikato District Mayor The question is tongue in cheek, but what is currently underway is the biggest shake-up of councils across...

Backing Kiwis to get ahead

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany National will back New Zealanders to get ahead, build a bigger nest egg, and retire with...

Still time to have your say

By Alan Cole, Franklin Local Board chair I’d like to congratulate and warmly welcome Clare Alder, recently elected to the Franklin Local Board to...

From the Editor: No fools, horses…

Minister of Racing, and a former Hunua MP, Winston Peters knows there’s no such thing as a sure thing, at least not when there’s...