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Patatas bravas

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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…

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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

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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

Helena O'Neill -
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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

Jon Rawlinson -
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?

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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...
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