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15 Jul 2020

Franklin's vision for the future

Residents are being encouraged to be heard on the draft Franklin Local Board Plan, which outlines the board's direction for the next three years.

Waste 10 Jul 2020

Matakawau recycling drop-off site to close

The Matakawau recycling drop-off spot, shut during the COVID-19 lockdown, is to close permanently.

Beaches 26 Jun 2020

Safety volunteers backed in local board grants

Franklin Local Board has made more than $50,000 of grants to groups working to keep people safe at sea.

Community 25 Jun 2020

Local board grants support camp, counselling, art show and more

Franklin Local Board’s Quick Response grants programme has awarded money to Camp Adair, Franklin Arts Festival, and Pakuranga Counselling Centre, among others.

Community 25 Jun 2020

Helping hand for Camp Adair among Franklin Local Board grants

Franklin Local Board has made a grant to the popular YMCA Camp Adair at the foot of the Hunua Ranges.

Arts 24 Jun 2020

Franklin Arts Centre to reopen

Pukekohe’s Franklin Arts Centre will reopen on 30 June.

Transport 23 Jun 2020

Franklin road crossings sited for safety

Auckland Transport is working closely with Franklin Local Board to ensure proposed pedestrian crossings are put in the right place.

Transport 8 Jun 2020

Southern road projects to be discussed online

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore will host an online information and question and answer session on 10 June about roading projects planned for southern areas of the city.

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...