Photos

They’re jammie-ing!

Locals had their jammies (or running gear) on when taking off during the Karaka Jammies in June funrun. Raising money – as well as collecting...

Rural Wellbeing Expo – photos

Intended to ensure our rural and urban locals remain connected as Franklin grows, the recent Rural Wellbeing Expo attracted a solid crowd. Click here to...

What goes around…

Cyclists were out in force recently for the 2026 IBUILT Junior Tour. Held in the Otaua and Aka Aka areas, the event saw Secondary school-aged...

Kids’ Beats – no hum drum drummers

The world may not march to the beat of just one drum, but the collective efforts of Kids’ Beats regularly have Frankliners’ feet a-tapping. During...

Hare captures dogs…

Birds fly, flies fly, time flies, so why not dogs? Okay, so they don’t actually fly, but the contestants during the Counties Dog Training...

Ladies’ Day – a ‘fascinatoring’ spectacle

While June isn’t the ideal time for thoroughbred racing, Ladies’ Day sees horses challenged by the elements while women are off to the races...

Unmissable Nissans at Hampton Downs

The June morning air rang to the tune of a fleet of engines at Hampton Downs recently during the Nissan GTR Festival. Featuring all ages...

Times Media – Out standing in her Field(ays)

Although it was not her first rodeo, Times team’s Kate Megget was one of many Frankliners to flock down at Mystery Creek for Fieldays. As...

Becoming photo is becoming!

The winning photo from Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club’s May club night, this striking shot by Lisa Kearns has the Times team ‘cat-tivated’. Titled Becoming it...

All Ford Day 2026 – Ford’s faster horses

Holden owners best hold on for a different occasion because All Ford Day organisers hold no truck with cars by other manufacturers. Held at Ardmore...