Thursday, November 20, 2025

Lifestyle

Water woes

By Natalie Pitfield I woke up one morning to find my header tank empty. Our property has a fairly logical water system. Water pumps from...

Wine Vintage Round-up: The Landing

Wine columnist DENNIS KNILL gives his views on The Landing’s diversified range of wines. Overlooking one of the most exclusive beachfronts in the Far North...

Walks: Discover Whitford’s quiet corners

Keen walker David Mallowes from WalksOutEast offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his latest...

What we’re reading: The best of new book releases

OMNIBIRD: THE AVIAN INVESTIGATOR’S HANDBOOK, RRP, $45. This picture book by author Giselle Clarkson is a highly illustrated, playful field guide to common international birds....

Car show and swap meet this weekend

Enthusiasts can come together to see who has the better car at the Papakura Rod and Custom Club's annual car show and swap meet. Held...

Diwali lights up Franklin

Franklin’s Diwali celebrations have begun, with Pōkeno already enjoying a record turnout. Festival organiser Prince Kalra said Diwali is all about celebrating hope, goodness and...

Ed Street’s back, alright!

This iconic Franklin landmark has been reclaimed and lovingly restored by its owner. The building now shines after a lack of care and maintenance by...

Walks: Tawhitokino Beach – the hidden gem

Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Great Barrier Island provides birdlife, beaches, and more

By Clare McGillivray Fancy a holiday that’s more about relaxing and connecting than shopping and rushing about? Then Great Barrier Island will do the trick....

A belated introduction

By Natalie Pitfield I think our awesome Franklin community deserves a round of applause for being so supportive of the Franklin Times that we’ve...