Saturday, May 2, 2026

Politics

Government boosting urgent and after-hours healthcare

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Luxon: Successful mission to India

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany Our Government has just wrapped up a week-long mission in India, where we’ve strengthened economic,...

The values that define our nation

By Andrew Bayly, Port Waikato MP I always enjoy this time of the year, with the trees starting to change colour and the cooler mornings....