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Environment 6 Mar 2023

Plant helps protect Waikato River

A $128million upgrade to the Pukekohe wastewater treatment plant positions the area for further growth, Franklin Ward Auckland Councillor Andy Baker says.

Community 27 Jan 2023

Submissions open on Beachlands plan

A private plan change being sought around land in Beachlands could open the way for more than 3000 new dwellings.

Community 26 Jan 2023

Heritage grant for at risk St James

An Auckland Council heritage grant will help fund a much-needed conservation report for Ardmore's St James Church.

Community 9 Dec 2022

Rangatahi sought to join Tuia project

Auckland's five southern local boards are offering rangatahi the chance to join the Tuia mentoring programme.

Community 5 Dec 2022

South's local boards unite on Māori journey

Auckland's five southern boards have come together to gain a better understanding of issues facing Māori within their areas.

Community 24 Nov 2022

Waiuku Mudlarks ask for help to stop good work going to waste

Presenting a petition to Franklin Local Board, group members Tony Ogilvie and Paul Stewart appealed for help to combat “rampant reinfestation” of mangroves in the area.

Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of th...

Community 7 Oct 2022

Christmas cheer for Franklin groups

Christmas and community events have had a funding boost from Franklin Local Board.

Events

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

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

02 Jun 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Samoan Language Week Storytime

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

07 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Matariki Storytime

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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.