Monday, April 20, 2026

Politics

Waikato rates rise

Rates are up for Frankliners in the northern Waikato, but council realises that times are tough. “Council is acutely aware of how the cost-of-living crisis...

Sir Barry made Manukau proud

OBITUARY: Sir Barry Curtis, February 27, 1979, to March 30, 2007. In the end, he didn’t want to go, but knew it was time, finishing...

New Zealand’s fuel stock level falls

An update today from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows New Zealand’s national fuel stocks remain stable with sufficient levels across...

Nationwide expansion of cancer treatment services

Thousands more New Zealanders will be able to access life-saving cancer treatment closer to home, with a nationwide expansion of community infusion services underway,...

Innovation Franklin: on Merritt, on board

Franklin Local Board member Merritt Watson is now also on board with Innovation Franklin. The organisation is focused on connecting local companies with resources, funding...

Four candidates in by-election

Franklin Local Board’s by-election has drawn four contenders for its one vacant seat in the Wairoa subdivision. Auckland Council says the candidates are Claire Alder...

Will water works work?

The ink is now dry on a new agreement that carries a lot of water including a rise in costs for Frankliners in the...

Mail cuts – no last post for Patumahoe?

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night (nor a controversial deed of understanding) will stay couriers from the swift completion of...

Judith Collins merits life membership

Commentary by PJ Taylor If there’s such a thing, Judith Collins deserves a life membership of the National Party. She’d most likely say she’s a...

Collins lauded as cabinet reshuffled

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a refreshed ministerial line-up ahead of this year’s general election. The PM thanked Papakura MP, Judith Collins, for her...