Monday, June 2, 2025

Politics

Getting on with what matters to Franklin residents

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By Franklin Local Board chair, Angela Fulljames One of the most rewarding parts of serving on the local board is seeing how our work...

Living strong, aging well

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By Casey Costello, Minister of Customs, Seniors There is much discussion around the health of our older New Zealanders and how we can age...

Government boosting urgent and after-hours healthcare

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Kiwis needing urgent health care will benefit from a big funding boost for urgent and after-hours healthcare services across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon...

From gravel to greatness: the roading journey we are on

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By Waikato Mayor Jacqui Church As a long-time resident and business owner in the Franklin area, I have seen firsthand thechallenges and triumphs of...

Centenary of one of Franklin’s finest

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By MP for Port Waikato Andrew Bayly In May, I will address Parliament to acknowledge the anniversary of Rt Hon William Ferguson Massey, who passed...

Luxon: Pulling all levers to drive economic growth

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By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany The Reserve Bank has recently announced a further reduction to the Official Cash Rate (OCR)...

Proper emergency management is key

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Andy Baker, Franklin Ward councillor In a previous life, I was the Civil Defence Officer and Principal Rural Fire Officer for Franklin District Council. I...

Longstanding electorate secretary retires after 40 years

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On April 1, 1985, Barbara Knowles walked into a brand-new job as an electorate secretary in Pukekohe. “My first day on the job was the...

Collins: Remembering profound sacrifices this Anzac Day

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By Judith Collins, Minister of Defence and MP for Papakura Anzac Day is an incredibly special time for many New Zealanders, and I think...

NZTA board approves $91 million for design and consent work on Mill Road corridor

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop is welcoming the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board's endorsement and approval of a $91.1 million investment case for the Mill...
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