Early morning mist gently rising off the water near Maraetai Beach
Connie ClarksonFounder of The Kitchen Project The Kitchen Project is cooking up something special in Franklin. The initiative is helping local foodie entrepreneurs turn their passion into their profession. With a training base in Pukekohe, the project provides a tasty...
Classic Cars, Hot Rods and Heritage Vehicles 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...
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. Salvage Place in Pukekohe, Franklin NZ William BrittonOwner of Salvage...
Photo supplied by Logan Soole 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. Even now, in my 50s, meeting the now 25-year-old on Zoom from the UK,...
For more than two decades, the rich aroma of coffees from all over the world have spurred Ria’s learning. Originally from the Philippines, she first entered the coffee industry there. She worked for a major coffee roaster, the kind that produces blends for many of the...
BY PIZZATA • MAKES 6 PIZZAS Great pizzas start with simple, high quality ingredients – and a healthy sprinkle of passion. Our classic Neapolitan dough is made with just four ingredients – salt, water, '00' flour and yeast – and is perfect for those just starting their...