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Environment 30 Nov 2020

Helping hand for Franklin's waterways

Franklin Local Board has made grants that allow rural property owners to undertake work to protect waterways.

Community 24 Nov 2020

Local boards take joint approach to benefit Aucklanders

Franklin and Howick are among Auckland local boards seeking to find common ground so they can work together to benefit residents.

Community 23 Nov 2020

Boards unite for Tuia journey

Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa local boards are all offering rangatahi places on a local government mentoring programme in 2021.

Beaches 6 Nov 2020

Franklin beachgoers urged to help tackle littering

Beachgoers are being urged to adopt a "take it to the beach, take it home with you" attitude.

Community 19 Oct 2020

Santa gets a helping hand from Franklin grants

Grants from Franklin Local Board have been awarded to community groups and event organisers across the area.

Sports / Leisure 15 Oct 2020

Franklin grants support sporting groups

Franklin Local Board has made grants to three sports groups in the area to allow them to improve their facilities.

Community 25 Sep 2020

Southern boards take new path

Auckland's three most southern local boards, Manurewa, Papakura and Franklin, have all incorporated Māori outcomes into their plans for the future.

Libraries 24 Sep 2020

Refresh on the way for Waiuku Library

Arrangements are in place to keep readers stocked while the Waiuku Library gets a refresh.

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