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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.

Community 11 Sep 2020

Franklin commits to environmental projects

Franklin Local Board's commitment to environmental projects is unshaken in the wake of COVID-19.

Markets / Trade 7 Sep 2020

Pukekohe markets on the move

Pukekohe's popular Saturday markets will be trialed in the Town Square in an effort to bring more customers into the town.

Arts 7 Sep 2020

Franklin Arts Festival beats the odds

The Franklin Arts Festival has beaten COVID-19 by adopting an online format alongside a "pop-up" exhibition at Franklin: The Centre.

Events

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...