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Community 6 Sep 2024

Partnerships will help community groups

More than 20 community organisations will work alongside the Franklin Local Board on projects across the district.

Community 5 Sep 2024

Anyone want to come to dinner?

Kai Franklin is bringing pop-up dining back to Pukekohe.

Community 4 Sep 2024

New lease for much-loved health clinic

New leases have been issued to clinics that provide vital health care to isolated Franklin communities.

Community 3 Sep 2024

Report highlights community support

Report highlights board's projects are on track

Community 2 Sep 2024

Southern boards make workshops open

Until now only business meetings have been open to the public, but the three most southern local boards in Auckland will now also open workshops.

Community 21 Aug 2024

Grants help locals play sport

Franklin ward Councillor Andy Baker welcomes council funding being put in place across the district.

City Rail Link 14 Aug 2024

Station ready for return of trains

Pukekohe Station is ready for use but trains from the station are delayed for now.

Akl Paths 13 Aug 2024

Grass munchers to make way for park

A piece of land in Bombay that's home to some sheep is to be turned into a reserve for people.

Events

30 Nov 2024

Christmas on the Green

It's a perfect excuse to get your family and friends together for an evening of Christmas magic.

30 Nov 2024

Introduction to Watercolour workshop with artist Cathy Cowin

Learn the basics of watercolour in an encouraging, nurturing, friendly and relaxed environment.

30 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Christmas at Buckland Hall

Christmas at Buckland Hall is a truly magical event for all the family. 

02 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

E-Waste Collection Day

Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event.

07 Dec 2024

Christmas bauble painting workshop

In this workshop, you will have 3 ceramic baubles to paint however you like.

07 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.