Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Rural

Fuel prices burn Franklin farmers

Jon Rawlinson -
Coal may no longer be king, but fossil fuels are still vital to our primary industries. As for Alan Cole – Franklin Local Board...

Dog Act not spot on

Times Team -
While the government seeks to reform dog control legislation, Franklin Times reader Lois Hudson believes they must take dog owners into account. She writes:  The government's recent...

Changing of the (horse) guards

Jon Rawlinson -
As one veteran equestrian rides off into the sunset, another is saddling up as the new Monday coach at the South Auckland Riding for...

Farming feathered friends

Kerry Lee -
When people say they love chicken, they usually mean dinner, but to Jessica Hoskins, they are a wonderful bird. Jessica Hoskins and her husband, Bradley,...

Fuel for rural schools – Feds applaud plan

Times Team -
Extra support for small, rural and isolated schools to help manage fuel cost pressures is timely and very welcome, Federated Farmers' education spokesperson Richard...

Farming fussy eaters

Times Team -
By Natalie Pitfield It’s a widely held misconception that pigs and goats will eat anything. You hear the stories about goats eating tin cans,...

Roar deal – more bang for the ‘buck’

Jon Rawlinson -
With the rut rolling, sharp-eyed shooters have been taking to the bush. During the roar,  mating season for deer, stags make their presence known...

Aka Aka farmer Grand Final bound?

Jon Rawlinson -
Pukekohe’s Justin Ruygrok will be hoping his luck is sweeter the second time around as he aims to claim the 2026 Young Farmer of...

Be sure this roar

Helena O'Neill -
As thousands of hunters are making their plans for the roar, recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100 per cent sure...

Riding like the wind

Kerry Lee -
The ESNZ Demo, Dabble and Do-It is returning for another year, showcasing recreational riders having fun. Featuring three events on March 29, April 18, and...
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