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Community 12 Sep 2024

Showgrounds plan takes new approach

A plan around the development of the Clevedon A & P Showgrounds has been rewritten after community feedback.

Community 6 Sep 2024

Partnerships will help community groups

More than 20 community organisations will work alongside the Franklin Local Board on projects across the district.

Community 5 Sep 2024

Anyone want to come to dinner?

Kai Franklin is bringing pop-up dining back to Pukekohe.

Community 4 Sep 2024

New lease for much-loved health clinic

New leases have been issued to clinics that provide vital health care to isolated Franklin communities.

City Rail Link 3 Sep 2024

Station ready for return of trains

Pukekohe Station is ready for use but trains from the station are delayed for now.

Community 2 Sep 2024

Southern boards make workshops open

Until now only business meetings have been open to the public, but the three most southern local boards in Auckland will now also open workshops.

Community 7 Aug 2024

Plan change raises flooding concerns

Franklin Local Board will take its concerns over a development on the edge of Pukekohe to a planning hearing.

Environment news 2 Aug 2024

Neighbours combine to battle flooding

Floodwaters have no respect for council boundaries.

Events

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Noughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Dragon beats

Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.

22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

N0ughty Stuff

Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding

Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Kayaking

Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.