Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Rural

Polo Open – calls for lost cup renewed

  Clevedon-based Auckland Polo Club is again appealing to the public in efforts to reclaim a lost treasure, the iconic New Zealand Polo Open trophy. While...

Second case of bird flu confirmed in New Zealand

Work on the ground will step up after confirmation today a kāhu, swamp harrier hawk, which was found in the Wairarapa, is the second...

Young Farmer of the Year – no shot at third time lucky

Franklin will have to wait another year to have its first confirmed Young Farmer of the Year. Despite giving the prestigious competition his best shot...

Cartoon: in the pink…

Bombay fencing veteran, Nick Liefting, may have moved on from competitive Fieldays’ Golden Pliers and Silver Spades, but the legacy of his famous pink...

Farm school founder on quest for wheels

The leader of a unique school in Brookby on a quest to obtain a van to help him safely transport his students to and...

Equine dentistry: An essential part of horse health

By Dr Catherine Pemberton, equine vet Equine dentistry plays a vital role in maintaining a horse’s overall health, comfort, and performance. Unlike human teeth, a...

Fed Farmers – dairy advocate takes reins

An Onewhero farmer, Rosemarie Costar, has taken up the reins as Auckland Federated Farmers’ new president, replacing Franklin Local Board chair, Alan Cole. Named Dairy...

Rural Wellbeing Expo – photos

Intended to ensure our rural and urban locals remain connected as Franklin grows, the recent Rural Wellbeing Expo attracted a solid crowd. Click here to...

Op-ed: enforcing dog control

As recently reported, more than 2500 dog attacks on people and animals were recorded from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, Auckland Council...

Local roots boosts growers’ voices

Franklin growers can expect their voices to carry a little further thanks to a former Pukekohe veggie grower, Arjune Dahya. Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is...