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Dog gone? Go home, stay home

Times Team -
By Kerry Lee Social media seems to be filled with posts about people losing their dogs. However, a few simple measures can help ensure...

James Blair takes Pukekohe Young Grower title

Jon Rawlinson -
A new Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year has been crowned. Held at Tuakau’s La Valla on Friday, the competition (run by Horticulture NZ) resulted...

Pukekohe Young Grower 2026

Times Team -
Pukekohe will be the winner on the day (on May 15) as contestants aiming to become Horticulture NZ's Young Grower of the Year are...

Foul weather fair for fowl

Times Team -
A wet start to winter has made for happy hunting across the country. Now underway, the game bird season appears promising due, in no small...

Walk ‘n’ Wag – every dog has THIS day…

Times Team -
By Kerry Lee Maraetai will experience a dog day afternoon but no one seems to mind. Billed as a dog-friendly, social event the Walk 'n'...

Mayday at Pukekohe Park

Times Team -
On the wrong side of the world, May Day is a celebration of spring; here in New Zealand, it means that it’s almost time...

Eye-spy: identifying the cause of Boy’s weepy eye

Times Team -
By Dr Connor Hughes-Love BVSc (Dist), Franklin Vets Cats and dogs commonly present to our veterinary clinics with eye issues such as excessive eye...

Game bird season – starter’s gun set to sound

Times Team -
With licences sorted, game bird hunters are set to head out to ponds, farms and maimais across the country for the official start of...

NZB holds (and hosts) horses…

Times Team -
A recent cyber attack on New Zealand Bloodstock’s (NZB) Gavelhouse platform appears to have failed. While it did see the recent Online Yearling Sale...

Fuel prices burn Franklin farmers

Jon Rawlinson -
Coal may no longer be king, but fossil fuels are still vital to our primary industries. As for Alan Cole – Franklin Local Board...
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