Nov 5, 2025 | Franklin Stories, pukekohe
Just out of his teens William Britton bought a vintage poster for $400, and sold it for $13,500 in the US. Already hooked on treasure hunting his way around New Zealand, he’d hit upon a career. William BrittonOwner of Salvage Place William’s not an antiques dealer,...
Nov 5, 2025 | Franklin Stories, waiuku
Born in 2011 through the Waiuku Business & Development Association and local car clubs, Steel ’n’ Wheels quickly became a flagship celebration of Waiuku’s character. Rooted in the town’s connection to New Zealand Steel – an industry central to Waiuku’s growth and...
Nov 5, 2025 | Franklin Stories, waiuku
Gautam NarayanOwner of Nourish Holistic Nutrition Among the dairy fields of Waiuku, Gautam Narayan has created a holistic health oasis. And it’s open to all. Just meeting Gautam is nourishing. From that first moment, it’s clear this is a man in service to those around...
Nov 5, 2025 | franklin, Franklin Stories
At 19 I was skipping college to play Mario-Kart. At that age Logan Soole had done several years of community volunteering and been elected to the Franklin Local Board. Photo supplied by Logan Soole Even now, in my 50s, meeting the now 25-year-old on Zoom from the UK,...
Nov 5, 2025 | franklin, Franklin Stories
1. Maraetai Beach My favourite beach in Franklin (not too far ahead of Karioitahi) where you can do everything from swim and relax to launching the boat. 2. Manukau Heads Lighthouse Located at the tip of the ancient Āwhitu Peninsula, the lighthouse gives amazing views...
Nov 5, 2025 | eat and drink, franklin, Franklin Stories
by Gautam Narayan Serves 2 – 4 What makes a great Paella? In Spain, Paella is a dish that awakens passions – Spaniards take pride in their national dish! They believe a great Paella has three requirements: 1. A short grain rice, preferably Spanish, sold...
