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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.

Youth / Rangatahi 7 Nov 2023

Franklin locals learn to dance for Diwali

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

Community 1 Nov 2023

Franklin adopts plan for next three years

Franklin Local Board has relied on community input to shape its plan for the next three years.

Environment news 17 Oct 2023

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Oct 2023

Franklin looks for way to ensure youth heard

Franklin Local Board has committed funding to ensuring rangatahi have input into decision-making.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Oct 2023

Finding ways to include a youth voice

Allowing youth to be part of decision-making is a Franklin Local Board focus.

Plans / Projects 10 Oct 2023

Franklin plans to keep fun alive

Franklin Local Board is trying to ensure residents' future leisure needs can be met.

Community 6 Oct 2023

Franklin rural hall funding announced

Funding for Franklin's rural halls has been decided.

Events

03 Jun 2026

Samoan Language Week performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Pasifika group to celebrate Samoan Language Week.

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...