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Franklin County News are seeking nominations for this year's Finest People of the Year Awards which recognise unsung heroes of our community.
Anyone who lives in the Franklin County News' circulation area is eligible for nomination and all nominators go into the draw to win the $500 Mitre 10 Mega voucher.
Award categories are: Pukekohe Pak 'n Save Inspiration Award; McDonald's Pukekohe Junior Achievement Award; Campbell Tyson Act of Kindness Award; Stihl Shop Pukekohe Volunteer of the Year; New Zealand Steel Mentor-Leader of the Year; Counties Manukau Sport Sports Personality of the Year; Barfoot & Thompson Pukekohe Community Worker of the Year; Mitre 10 Mega Employee of the Year; Franklin Local Board Lifetime Achievement Award.
If you know of someone special, fill out a nomination form and send it to: Franklin County News, PO Box 14, Pukekohe; drop it into the office at 217 King St, or you can email it to julie.kaio@ fairfaxmedia.co.nz. T
Witnesses sought in relation to mass disorder on K-Road Auckland
Police are appealing to the public for any footage they may have of the mass disorder that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland in the early hours of Sunday 28 December.
Emergency services were called to the disorder around 3.41am where it is estimated around over 50 people were present.
A Police investigation is underway after there were three serious assaults on and around Karangahape Road during the mass disorder.
A portal has been set up to allow the public to upload any footage they have of the disorder and the serious assaults.
The portal is https://dahr.nc3.govt.nz/
Police have arrested one person but are asking for help to identify and locate others involved.
• Around 4:15am there was a serious assault outside the Crown Bar on Queen Street.
A 33-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
The offender is still unknown, and the Police file number is 251228/4647.
• Around 4:30am there was another serious assault on a Cobden Steet just off Karangahape Road.
A 27-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
The offender is still unknown, and the Police file number is 251228/4462.
• Around 5am there was third serious assault at the Mobil Service Station on the corner or Karangahape Road and Ponsonby Road.
A 46-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He has been bailed to appear in court again on 16 January 2026.
The Police file number is 251228/4774.
Police would like to speak to anyone who has witnessed or filmed the assaults.
Witnesses can call Police directly on 105.
Please quote one of the above file numbers.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.2% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.8% Nah - not for me
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