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A home-grown charity created by locals for locals facing times of strife and struggle is this month …
Hey Waikato,
Have you heard about the two policemen who helped out a Morrinsville family? John Fraser unfortunately passed away from a suspected medical event when he was out getting a new part for his water pump. The officers tasked with informing his family took it upon themselves to fix their… View moreHey Waikato,
Have you heard about the two policemen who helped out a Morrinsville family? John Fraser unfortunately passed away from a suspected medical event when he was out getting a new part for his water pump. The officers tasked with informing his family took it upon themselves to fix their water for them. How nice is that?
To read more click here.
Rugby royalty and war veterans said goodbye to Mac McCallion in Papakura on Wednesday.
More than 400 people packed the Papakura RSA to farewell their team mate, coach, fellow soldier and friend who died on March 14 after a long battle with cancer.
Rest easy Mac - you will be missed dearly.
Truckloads of wild Kaimanawa horses will be slaughtered next month, unless people come forward to rescue them.
Volunteers are scrambling to raise awareness of the horses' plight, and have less than two weeks to save more than 200 of the animals.
Can anyone in Franklin help out, by … View moreTruckloads of wild Kaimanawa horses will be slaughtered next month, unless people come forward to rescue them.
Volunteers are scrambling to raise awareness of the horses' plight, and have less than two weeks to save more than 200 of the animals.
Can anyone in Franklin help out, by offering the use of stock yards , donations, or by adopting a wild horse?
Hi neighbours,
Have you heard that former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has resigned from politics? A by-election will be held for his Auckland seat.
To read more about his resignation click here.
Hey neighbours,
If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in… View moreHey neighbours,
If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in our poll!
To read more about NZ's great town rivalries click here.
The late great All Blacks rugby left-winger Jonah Lomu has had a street named after him. The road, …
Rugby royalty and war veterans said goodbye to Mac McCallion in Papakura on Wednesday. More than 40…
With over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up … View moreWith over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up online ASAP #NDA2018
The area's top young sportspeople were celebrated on Friday at the Counties Manukau Sport Franklin Junior Sports Awards and Volunteer Recognition Ceremony in Pukekohe.
The coveted Malcolm Wrigley Insurance Sporting Excellence Award went to cricketer Katene Clarke, while the Franklin … View moreThe area's top young sportspeople were celebrated on Friday at the Counties Manukau Sport Franklin Junior Sports Awards and Volunteer Recognition Ceremony in Pukekohe.
The coveted Malcolm Wrigley Insurance Sporting Excellence Award went to cricketer Katene Clarke, while the Franklin County News Rising Star Award was presented to Tayla Norman.
The area's top young sportspeople were celebrated on Friday at the Counties Manukau Sport Franklin …
The Karaka Vintage Day celebrated history with its old engines, antique cars, re-enactment groups an…
Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?
These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working … View moreCould a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?
These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website today to watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.
Have your say on the future of tax at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
Cambridge Football Club is searching for players from its unbeaten 1993 squad in an effort to help c…
A small Franklin school is calling on the Ministry of Education to think outside the box, rather than building new classrooms in the area.
Board of Trustees chairperson Stu Muir and principal Michaelene Nu'u believe they have a solution to ease the capacity of Pukekohe schools, while also … View moreA small Franklin school is calling on the Ministry of Education to think outside the box, rather than building new classrooms in the area.
Board of Trustees chairperson Stu Muir and principal Michaelene Nu'u believe they have a solution to ease the capacity of Pukekohe schools, while also filling up their three empty classrooms - by simply extending a bus route just down the road.
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