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Youth / Rangatahi 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.

Community 23 Sep 2020

Franklin Local Board sets out work programmes

Franklin Local Board has passed its work programmes, detailing what it hopes to deliver in the year ahead.

Community 22 Sep 2020

Franklin grants support smaller communities

More than $9000 has been awarded in the latest round of Franklin Local Board quick response grants.

Events

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

02 May 2026 - 28 May 2026

Emerging artist showcase: Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau

Experience the up-and-coming star power of our youth at community venues and spaces across the re...

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.

06 May 2026

Musical connections

A morning of piano, participation and community for seniors, with local pianist, Dan.

09 May 2026

Miniature loom weaving

This is your opportunity to try your hand at weaving using everyday materials and simple techniques.

16 May 2026

Author talk: Theophila Pratt

Join us for a morning with Theophila Pratt.

17 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Regional park planting day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks! 

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.