Community support needed for indoor tennis project
🎾 Calling Franklin Locals — Leave Your Mark on Our New Indoor Arena!
We’re about to start building the Indoor Tennis Centre in Pukekohe! After years of fundraising, we’ve secured 95% of the funding — now we need your help to raise the final 5%.
We’re inviting individuals, families, and local businesses to become Founding Sponsors of Franklin’s newest indoor sports facility. For $1,000, your name, your family name, or your business logo will be permanently displayed on our Founding Sponsors Wall, honoring your support for community sport.
This is your chance to be part of something special — a space that will serve our kids, schools, clubs, and neighbors for generations to come.
👉 Act now: Scan the QR code or follow this link to reserve your spot.
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Roadworks on Great South Road, Bombay
From late November 2025 to February 2026 there will be roadworks on Great South Road near SH1 Bombay interchange.
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Works will include weigh plate and electronic sign installation at separate locations as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme.Â
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Find out how it will affect your journey through the area.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
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