Friday, July 4, 2025

Waiuku

Ratahi returns home

Helena O'Neill -
A much-loved feature of the Waiuku waterfront has left Franklin and returned home. The Ratahi arrived from Tauranga in 2019, offering harbour cruises and fishing...

Written in the stars

Helena O'Neill -
Stars and steam will come together at the annual Matariki Night Lights Festival in Waiuku. Also known as the Tuhiōnōrangi Matariki Festival, the event has...

Cool new store and hangout

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By Franklin Times Junior Journalist Bay Thompson The new Korean mart, called Too Smart Convenience, has smashed into the town of Waiuku. With lots of...

Greetings of the forest

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By Franklin Junior Journalist Lexi le Roux Forests are such soul-stirring places. The trees towering like giants over you, melodious bird calls echoing in the...

Unity needed to restore Franklin Memorial Hospital

Helena O'Neill -
The community has been called to rally around the Franklin Memorial Hospital. About 250 people attended a public meeting in Waiuku on March 19 to...

Plenty of choice for vehicle enthusiasts

Helena O'Neill -
Franklin car enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice with two events this April. The Franklin Hop returns to the Clarks Beach Reserve on Sunday, April...

River & Harbour major influences

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The Manukau Harbour has had a profound influence on Waiuku’s development, but it wasn’t always as we see today.

NZ Steel – local business force

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There are few locals who don’t know of New Zealand Steel’s fully integrated mill at Glenbrook. It can be seen from many places far...

Waiuku – A place like no other

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A LOVE STORY: One legend has it when Tamakae was summoned to meet a high ranking chieftainess he was first washed in the Wai...

Changing the face of local governance

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By Bill Deed, local historian With any town comes the need for management and planning. It has been no different for Waiuku although there are...
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