Sunday, May 18, 2025

Lifestyle

Season of the sticks

By Natalie Pitfield Seasons become far more important when you live on a lifestyle block. Spring means cows that are feisty after the sugar rush...

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...

Living the lifestyle dream

By Natalie Pitfield In 2002, my husband and I gave up city life and moved to a 16-acre lifestyle block in Whangarata. We had a...

Waikato District proposes 4.25% rate increase

Waikato District Council wants to hear from its communities about important issues facing the district over the next nine years – waters and roading...

Monarch butterflies proving elusive

Have you noticed fewer monarch butterflies around this year? Helena O’Neill chats with Jacqui Knight, secretary and founding trustee at Moths and Butterflies of NZ...

BP’s newest service station opens near Paerata Rise

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...

Back and better than ever: Franklin Home & Lifestyle Show

After more than two years, the Franklin Home and Lifestyle Show is back and better than ever. With 130 exhibitors, there is something for everyone....

Q&A with Helen Morrison

The Clevedon Art Trail was held on March 15 and 16. HELENA O’NEILL talks with organiser Helen Morrison about the annual event and her...

Unity needed to restore Franklin Memorial Hospital

The community has been called to rally around the Franklin Memorial Hospital. About 250 people attended a public meeting in Waiuku on March 19 to...

Plenty of choice for vehicle enthusiasts

Franklin car enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice with two events this April. The Franklin Hop returns to the Clarks Beach Reserve on Sunday, April...