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King’s Birthday Honours recognise inspirational Franklin residents

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Two Franklin locals who have made major contributions in their respective fields have been acknowledged in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List. Vicky Mee has...

Linking youth with jobs strengthens communities

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Waikato Mayor Jacqui Church says the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs initiative is looking formotivated young people and visionary employers across the district. “Mayors’ Taskforce for...

Slowest rise in building costs in years

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CoreLogic New Zealand says residential construction costs are rising at one of the slowest annual rates on record. It says its latest Cordell Construction Cost...

Dairy awards to celebrate top farmers despite protest threat

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Protests are planned in Tauranga this weekend as the dairy industry prepares to celebrate the best of the industry. The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards...

Award-winning baby shop to close

Helena O'Neill -
After nearly nine years, Baby On The Move Pukekohe is closing down. Angelina and Mike Hook opened the Pukekohe store in August 2016, with longstanding...

BP’s newest service station opens near Paerata Rise

Helena O'Neill -
BP Connect Karaka has opened its doors on State Highway 22, bringing local customers BP’s fuels, convenience store and wildbean cafe. Connecting with State Highway...

Karaka growers shine at farm awards

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Peter and Michelle Pan of Healthy and Fresh have been named Regional Supreme Winners at the Auckland Ballance Farm Environment Awards in Ellerslie recently.  The...

Swapping corporate life for dairy farm pays off for Waikato couple

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The major winners in the 2025 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards left corporate life and have embraced dairy farming and the opportunities it provides. Fiona and...

Court decision opens new opportunities for rural landowners

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By Glen Low, Partner at Franklin Law If you own rural land with native bush or wetland areas, a recent Environment Court decision may...

Luxon: Interest rates are coming down

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By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany For many Kiwis, the past few years have been challenging. High interest rates, inflation, and the...
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