Thursday, January 15, 2026

Our Town

My Local: Waiuku War Memorial Hall

It’s a rare day when there are no cars parked outside the Waiuku War Memorial Hall. Once enjoyed as the local picture theatre, the hall...

Powering up to meet community demand

The Tuakau MenzShed is using a new community grant to power its projects and expand its workshop to meet growing demand for people wanting...

Road access to Auckland lighthouse restored

Auckland Transport (AT) has completed the construction of a new section of road to restore access to the renowned Manukau Heads Lighthouse, following damage...

Service extension for Te Huia

It's been a long time coming, but the Te Huia Sunday service between Waikato and Auckland stations is finally up and running. Prior to the...

Tuakau Hotel marks 150 years

A beloved historic landmark in North Waikato has marked 150 years of continuous hospitality. On July 13, the hotel brought together former staff, local families,...

Menzshed a community asset

By Stoney Burke, Tuakau Menzshed A Tuakau and district community asset has proven to be a great success; it could even be said to...

Tuakau wheelie bins to stay

Backlash from residents has led the Waikato District Council to abandon plans to ditch Tuakau’s wheelie bin service. The council sent letters and emails to...

Ratahi returns home

A much-loved feature of the Waiuku waterfront has left Franklin and returned home. The Ratahi arrived from Tauranga in 2019, offering harbour cruises and fishing...

Written in the stars

Stars and steam will come together at the annual Matariki Night Lights Festival in Waiuku. Also known as the Tuhiōnōrangi Matariki Festival, the event has...

Cool new store and hangout

By Franklin Times Junior Journalist Bay Thompson The new Korean mart, called Too Smart Convenience, has smashed into the town of Waiuku. With lots of...