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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.

Community 31 Aug 2020

Grants keep school pools open around Franklin

School pools in smaller areas around Franklin will be able to open to the public over summer thanks to local board grants.

Have your say 28 Aug 2020

Changes sought to Drury plans

Public submissions are being sought as developers seek zoning changes to plans for Drury.

Events

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - South

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

30 May 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

The Golden Triangle: 3 Artists

An exhibition featuring work from Abigail Aroha Jensen, Nadia Marychurch and Robyn Stewart.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

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...

20 Jun 2026

Crime author talk: Gerard Bourdillon and Angus McLean

Join us for an engaging afternoon of crime literature.

20 Jun 2026 - 08 Jul 2026

Exhibition: Whenua Mai, Whenua Atu

Whenua Mai, Whenua Atu, explores the sacred, cyclical relationship between tangata whenua and the...