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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.

Conservation 11 Jul 2024

Funds on offer to improve waterways

A helping hand is being offered to landowners to help improve the area's waterways.

Beaches 9 Jul 2024

Board commits to a greener future

Major environmental projects have had funds allocated to ensure they can continue.

Beaches 9 Jul 2024

Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand

Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Events

01 Jul 2026

Matariki Kapa Haka performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Kapa Haka group to celebrate Matariki.

07 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Matariki Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

04 Aug 2026 - 06 Aug 2026

Cook Island Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

16 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Kapa Haka performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Kapa Haka group to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Mā...