Rural Archives - Franklin Times

Times Team - May 23, 2026

An agronomist for AS Wilcox, James Blair is national final bound after reaping victory at Pukekohe Young Grower of the year. “This was the first...

Times Team - May 21, 2026

They may originate from ‘Beantown’ rather than the Super City, but Boston Terriers have fallen into favour here too. From the fastest eater to the...

Times Team - May 20, 2026

By Kerry Lee Social media seems to be filled with posts about people losing their dogs. However, a few simple measures can help ensure...

Jon Rawlinson - May 16, 2026

A new Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year has been crowned. Held at Tuakau’s La Valla on Friday, the competition (run by Horticulture NZ) resulted...

Times Team - May 15, 2026

Pukekohe will be the winner on the day (on May 15) as contestants aiming to become Horticulture NZ's Young Grower of the Year are...

Times Team - May 12, 2026

A wet start to winter has made for happy hunting across the country. Now underway, the game bird season appears promising due, in no small...

Kerry Lee - May 8, 2026

By Kerry Lee Maraetai will experience a dog day afternoon but no one seems to mind. Billed as a dog-friendly, social event the Walk 'n'...

Times Team - May 8, 2026

On the wrong side of the world, May Day is a celebration of spring; here in New Zealand, it means that it’s almost time...

Times Team - May 4, 2026

By Dr Connor Hughes-Love BVSc (Dist), Franklin Vets Cats and dogs commonly present to our veterinary clinics with eye issues such as excessive eye...

Times Team - May 1, 2026

With licences sorted, game bird hunters are set to head out to ponds, farms and maimais across the country for the official start of...

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