Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Lifestyle

What we’re reading: The best of new book releases

OMNIBIRD: THE AVIAN INVESTIGATOR’S HANDBOOK, RRP, $45. This picture book by author Giselle Clarkson is a highly illustrated, playful field guide to common international birds....

Car show and swap meet this weekend

Enthusiasts can come together to see who has the better car at the Papakura Rod and Custom Club's annual car show and swap meet. Held...

Diwali lights up Franklin

Franklin’s Diwali celebrations have begun, with Pōkeno already enjoying a record turnout. Festival organiser Prince Kalra said Diwali is all about celebrating hope, goodness and...

Ed Street’s back, alright!

This iconic Franklin landmark has been reclaimed and lovingly restored by its owner. The building now shines after a lack of care and maintenance by...

Walks: Tawhitokino Beach – the hidden gem

Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Great Barrier Island provides birdlife, beaches, and more

By Clare McGillivray Fancy a holiday that’s more about relaxing and connecting than shopping and rushing about? Then Great Barrier Island will do the trick....

A belated introduction

By Natalie Pitfield I think our awesome Franklin community deserves a round of applause for being so supportive of the Franklin Times that we’ve...

Helping to guide whanau and tamariki

An event geared towards supporting parents across Franklin has been hailed a success. Thriving Tamariki Pukekohe was recently held to provide parents with advice and...

Art expo to raise funds for Pokeno Marae project

An art expo will be held in Pokeno this weekend to raise money for a new marae. Contemporary mixed-media artist Jane Crosbie is helping to...

Powering up to meet community demand

The Tuakau MenzShed is using a new community grant to power its projects and expand its workshop to meet growing demand for people wanting...