The Wairoa River snakes its way across the wild, volcanic landscape of the Hunua Ranges.
Franklin Hop
Franklin Hop 2026 returned to Clarks Beach, attracting motorists from across the country for a day in the sun.
Wairoa River
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Fields of Dreams
Clevedon: The Heart of New Zealand Polo In Clevedon, the elite sport of polo is given a friendly Kiwi twist. Here, nestled in the expanding rural community, everyone’s welcome to rub shoulders with the rich, famous and sometimes even the royal. The village is renowned...
Paella Verduras
Photo supplied by Gautam Narayan 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,...
Give Us This Day Our Daily Goods
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...
Compost Queen
Blue Borage is a Franklin-based consultancy that teaches the art of making exquisite compost. Blue Borage Composting Solutions in Waiuku Katrina Wolff describes herself as an accidental kitchen garden consultant, an edible garden coach and a soilpreneur. She works...
My Franklin – Bill Cashmore
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.