Broccolini from above. Broccolini grows in franklin all year round thanks to our unique microclimate and rich soil.
The Clevedon Farmers Market, a Sunday tradition, is a must-visit for food lovers seeking fresh, locally grown produce. With over 60 seasonal and permanent stalls offering everything from fresh vegetables to artisan products, the market also hosts Twilight Markets in...
From the kitchen of Origine, Ben Bayly's French onion soup recipe is a rich, flavourful broth that celebrates Franklin's world-famous longkeeper onion. Serves 4 • Prep time 20 mins • Cook time 1 hour Ingredients 500 g oxtail 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot, grated 1/3 cup of...
Travellers into Pukekohe might be forgiven for making a few false assumptions about this relaxed street side café. Firstly, if they were after some kind of greasy fry up, they wouldn’t be disappointed. Not because they’d get it, but because they’d get something much...
Former Auckland Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore was born and bred in Franklin District, with his family having been there since the late 1800s as sheep and beef farmers in the Hunua Ranges.
Nathan Durie and Yvette McCauseland-Durie have been described as a “power couple” in Māori Education. The husband and wife team founded Tū Toa school in Palmerston North in 2005 and later Manukura in 2013, and are now taking the plunge into reopening historic Tipene...
The Wairoa River snakes its way across the wild, volcanic landscape of the Hunua Ranges.