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Community 1 Apr 2021

Transport views should be aired

Transport is one of the main issues for residents of Auckland's two most southern boards, Papakura and Franklin.

17 Mar 2021

10-year Budget views sought

Consultation on the 10-year Budget closes on 22 March and the south's elected members are urging residents to speak up.

Transport 15 Mar 2021

Have your say on three proposed train stations in south Auckland

KiwiRail and the Supporting Growth Alliance are seeking community feedback on the development of three new train stations for southern Auckland.

Rates 3 Mar 2021

Budget locks savings in

Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore says the 10-year Budget now open for consultation locks in savings already identified.

Community 2 Mar 2021

Te reo reflects Paerata Rise's Methodist history

Ten new street names in Franklin's rapidly-growing Paerata Rise reflect the area's Methodist history and reference the Bible.

Community 22 Feb 2021

Cashmore wants south heard

Consultation into Auckland Council's 10-year Budget has opened with Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward representative Bill Cashmore urging residents in the south to take part.

Technology / Innovation 15 Jan 2021

Hays Creeks Dam returns

A long abandoned water treatment plant in the Hunua Ranges will soon be supplying millions of litres of water to Auckland's network, as Watercare returns the Hays Creek Dam to service.

Arts 10 Dec 2020

Pukeoware Hall mural is a winner

Pukeoware Hall in Franklin had an award-winning paint job courtesy of talented artist Brigita Botma.

Events

08 Aug 2026

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed

Join bestselling authors Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed in conversation with author and c...

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

14 Aug 2026

Waiuku Genealogy

Every name has a story - come discover yours.

15 Aug 2026

Franklin’s possessions talk

Come along and listen to the Franklin Historical Society talk about some of the family stories be...

15 Aug 2026

Origami-making workshop

Join artists Rebekah Sohn and Le Vu for a hands-on origami workshop inspired by their exhibition...

18 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

Tongan Language Week Storytime

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

22 Aug 2026

Buwan ng Wika 2026 - Filipino Language Month Celebration

Come and celebrate the richness of the Filipino language and culture with us here in Franklin, Ao...

22 Aug 2026

Our Objects, Our Stories talk

Part of our series of talks for Family History Month.