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Beachlands Community Hub takes shape
The refreshed space will support connection, creativity and everyday use – featuring flexible areas to work, meet, create and recreate.
Five ways Franklin cares for its flora and fauna
A total of $900,000 was allocated to protect Franklin's natural environment in 2025/2026.
Lest we forget: Anzac Day 2026 commemorations in Franklin
Franklin Local Board, Auckland Council and Auckland RSA invite you to join our local services and parades, honouring New Zealanders past and present who have served in conflicts, peacekeeping missions or military operations around the world.
Community feedback invited on memorial design at Pukekohe Cemetery
Plans for a memorial garden to recognise the unmarked graves in Pukekohe Cemetery have been released for public comment.
Franklin farewells Malcolm Bell
Franklin Local Board member, Malcolm Bell is stepping down after 12 years representing Franklin’s Wairoa subdivision.
Is the Annual Plan on track for Franklin?
Franklin residents are being asked to weigh in on the region’s Annual Plan for 2026/2027.
A new chapter for Beachlands with community hub opening soon
Franklin Local Board has approved the approach and scope of works for the newly integrated library and community hub in Beachlands.
Wellbeing through water: Franklin Local Board takes paddle on Waikato River
Members of the Franklin Local Board and Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua on the Waikato River as part of the waka ama programme.
Events
Regional park planting days - South
Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks!
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Nature Play
Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.
BrainCharge - South
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...
The Golden Triangle: 3 Artists
An exhibition featuring work from Abigail Aroha Jensen, Nadia Marychurch and Robyn Stewart.
Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku
The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...
Crime author talk: Gerard Bourdillon and Angus McLean
Join us for an engaging afternoon of crime literature.