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Franklin Ward

Franklin Ward News

Emergency Recovery 14 Feb 2024

Supporting Pukekohe communities through storm recovery outreach

Last week, Storm Recovery Navigators and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole went door knocking across the Pukekohe community to speak to flood-affected residents and provide information about the navigator service.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Dec 2023

Franklin submits roading feedback

Planning for the future transport needs of Pukekohe is underway.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Dec 2023

Board raises wastewater plant concerns

Franklin Local Board has sent feedback on a proposed wastewater treatment plant.

Community 14 Dec 2023

Pukekohe Market plan gets go ahead

A concept plan for the Pukekohe Market Precinct has been given the green light.

Auckland's Future In Progress 1 Dec 2023

Benefits seen for Franklin in growth plan

A strategy to govern the city’s growth over the next three decades has been welcomed by Auckland Council’s Andy Baker.

14-24 year olds 21 Nov 2023

Franklin rugby club eyes top prize

Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club might not be the biggest, but it might well be the best!

Community 9 Nov 2023

Franklin backs lower speeds near schools

Falling fatality rates prove slowing down is working, leading Franklin Local Board to back the same approach near schools.

14-24 year olds 7 Nov 2023

Franklin locals learn to dance for Diwali

Franklin locals were invited to learn Indian dance ahead of Diwali.

Franklin Ward Events

15 May 2025 - 05 Jun 2025

Homebound - An exhibition by Artist Amrit Kaur

HomeBound is a love letter to the quiet constancy of home-familiar, yet touched by time.

29 Apr 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The Big Bike Film Night 2025

Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.

18 Mar 2025 - 27 May 2025

Painting course

Each session focuses on a key aspect of colour, blending instruction with practical application.

01 Jun 2025

Awhitu Peninsula planting days

You're invited to help protect and restore the waterways in Awhiu.

07 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Kintsugi workshop with Artist Han Nae Kim

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold. A metaphor...

08 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Duder Regional Park - Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

17 May 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Sow, grow and eat: Mastering microgreens

Learn all about microgreens, sprouts, and salad greens, from planting to eating.

20 Jun 2025

Matariki ki te Maunga

Join us pre dawn on Pukekohe Hill Reserve to welcome Matariki rising in the sky.