Saturday, April 19, 2025

Lifestyle

What’s on around Franklin

Glenbrook School Gala Family fun, entertainment, stalls, and a white elephant sale. All funds raised will go towards the school’s playground. Runs this Saturday, March...

Making connections this March

This year Neighbours Aotearoa marks 15 years of strengthening neighbourhood connections across the country. What began in 2009 as a one-day initiative has grown into...

Shed an asset to the community

A community initiative is keeping men busy in Tuakau. The Tuakau MenzShed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a...

Takanini plant shop to close

After 18 years of operation, Kings Plant Barn is closing its Takanini branch. In an email to customers, Kings Plant Barn chief executive Micah Gamman...

Walks: Exploring the Whitford Bridle Trail

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

Sci-fi fans are in for a treat with ‘Other Worlds’ at Auckland’s Central Library

Step into ‘Other Worlds’ at Auckland’s Central City Library from now until August for a unique experience encountering the thrilling worlds of science fiction...

Vintage delights at heritage weekend

A slice of Franklin’s heritage will be on display in Pukekohe this March. Vintage Engine Restorers Auckland (VERA) and Franklin Vintage Machinery Club have teamed...

Get down to the Round Up

It’s time to rev up, put your foot down and head to Pukekohe Park Raceway when the Rebel Round Up nostalgia festival bursts into...

Orange and Kumara Salad

Orange you glad we said kumara? At first thought, they may seem to make strange table mates but, as this recipe proves, oranges and kumara...

Cookies & Cream Dream

This slice is a little bit outrageous – I think it’s the equivalent of the Snickalicious Slice from Scrumptious, actually.