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Community 26 Mar 2024

Heritage funds for Howden House

Auckland Council is making a heritage grant to ensure the trees at Howden Street prosper.

Climate action 21 Mar 2024

Breathe easy - golf might get harder

Thousands of trees are to planted on golf courses at Āwhitu and Clarks Beach.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Mar 2024

A Mega lot of steps in the right direction

Blue Light is back on track thanks to Mitre 10 Mega Takanini.

Community 15 Mar 2024

What's for dinner? Franklin on a plate

Franklin's importance as the nation's foodbowl will be celebrated at a special event dinner on 8 April.

Community 15 Mar 2024

AT urged to keep it simple

Complex engineered solutions may not be the way to solve simple traffic issues.

14-24 year olds 7 Mar 2024

Franklin sports facilities under pressure

More sports but not more fields. Franklin Local Board is planning for the future as participation in sport continues to grow.

Arts 1 Mar 2024

Hit the trail and enjoy art easel-y

Artists throw their studios open as part of the Clevedon Art Trail on the weekend of March 16-17.

Akl Paths 28 Feb 2024

Franklin being asked about targeted rate

Franklin residents are being asked if they would be willing to pay a special rate to fund path development in the area.

Events

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

05 Jun 2024

Ranger guided walk - Te Whangamaire to Henry's Scenic, Patumahoe

Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the forest habitat within the reserve as well as the cu...

22 Jun 2024

Love and Remix your Leftovers Workshop - Waiuku Library

Learn new ideas to use up those forgotten ingredients hiding at the back of your fridge and pantr...