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Franklin’s freshest playgrounds
Families across Franklin now have three more reasons to get outside with freshly upgraded in Glenbrook, Pukekohe and Patumahoe to satisfy the next playground pursuit.
Help guide Franklin’s future direction
A three-year plan has been drafted for Franklin but it’s only as good as the people who help shape it.Share your feedback from 23 June – 23 July 2026 at AKHaveYourSay. It’s your area so it needs your voice.
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.
Events
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.
Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku
The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...
Genealogy fundamentals talk
Join Ruth Rye from the Franklin Branch New Zealand Society of Genealogists and begin your journey...
Deanz Repair Cafe
A volunteer based service to repair, mend or fix broken items.
Regional park planting days - South
Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks!
BrainCharge - South
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...
Cook Island Language Week Storytime
A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.