Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Lifestyle

Franklin Walks: Karaka Path

Times Team -
Looking for an easy walk with or without kids? Try Karaka Path. This is a lovely scenic walk or cycle along the Pahurehure Inlet and...

Lifetime of botanic work honoured

Helena O'Neill -
Franklin’s Jack Hobbs has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to horticulture. Hobbs is an award-winning horticulturalist...

Stunning regional parks at our doorstep

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By David Mallowes To the northeast of Franklin, we are fortunate to have many easily accessible regional parks at our doorstep – Omana, Duder,...

Kidding around the block

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By Natalie Pitfield Summer is a joyful time on a lifestyle block. While our own goats are older now, we loved watching our neighbour’s goats...

Delicious Summertime Ceviche

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By Super Chef Simon Gault Summertime Ceviche Servings: 4 | Prep: 15 mins Ingredients 300g fish fillets (tuna, trevally, tarakihi, snapper) 3 large limes, juiced 5 g salt flakes 250ml...

Park Green Cafe & Bar: By locals, for locals

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Park Green Cafe & Bar is more than just a place to eat — it’s a space created by locals, for locals. Proudly rooted in...

Franklin Walks: Five Summits Trail

Helena O'Neill -
The Five Summits Trail was established in 2019 as a permanent gift to the community by the Pukekohe Tramping Club to celebrate its 50th...

REVIEW: Ed Sheeran, the storyteller and the musician

Jane Nixon -
While Ed Sheeran weaves his stories into songs, he also spins a good on-stage yarn. And there were about 40,000 people present at Go...

New regatta day events set to celebrate Auckland’s 186th birthday

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The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is an exciting on-water spectacle held once a year that celebrates many elements of the city’s rich maritime history. This...

Care Bears High Tea returns to Cordis

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The much-loved Care Bears High Tea has returned to Cordis Auckland for a limited time only, just in time to wrap up the school...
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