Saturday, May 30, 2026

Columns

Patatas bravas

By Simon Gault Ingredients 2 Tbs olive oil 1 large onion, coarsely diced 6 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp hot smoked paprika 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika 1 tsp...

A tough nut to crack…

By Natalie Pitfield I’d planted nut trees as a way to offer shade to our pig and chook paddocks. They were side by side,...

When the system fails, parents wear the blame

By Mike King, executive director, I Am Hope Foundation After a previous column about the young boy diagnosed with scurvy, I received a message...

Franklin Walks: Cobourne Reserve

This short track takes you on a walk through Cobourne Reserve in Port Waikato. It may be a short walk, but it’s part of...

Auckland stadium deal that sees everyone smiling

By Desley Simpson, Auckland Deputy Mayor April 15 marked a significant moment for Auckland – a moment where months of hard work, negotiation, and...

What the NZ Arms Bill means for rural Kiwis

By Andrew Bayly, Port Waikato MP  For many rural New Zealanders, firearms are essential everyday tools. Farmers use them for pest control and animal...

Recognising our volunteers

By Kelvin Hiatt, Papakura Local Board Chair  Do you know a community champion? A volunteer who goes above and beyond? Well, we’re on the...

Dog Act not spot on

While the government seeks to reform dog control legislation, Franklin Times reader Lois Hudson believes they must take dog owners into account. She writes:  The government's recent...

From the Editor: Of damn ‘dire straits’

On April 25, we will remember them. Anzac Day has become a time to applaud all who have served in our military. Some counties...

What is mental health?

The Times is partnering with University of Auckland Media, Screen Studies and Communications student Kaitlyn Norton to publish a series of news stories examining New...