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Franklin Ward News

Environment 2 Nov 2018

Franklin pest management projects help local birds

Tūī populations are on the rise around Patumahoe thanks to volunteer conservation groups.

Environment 2 Nov 2018

Community rallies to ensure beach declared swim safe

Clarks Beach is one for four beaches in the Manukau Harbour to be deemed swimmable this summer.

14-24 year olds 1 Nov 2018

Students plan for Papakura's future

The future of Papakura is in good hands if Opaheke School’s students are anything to go by.

Educational 29 Oct 2018

Students deliver community solutions

Unitec landscape architecture students applied their minds to issues in the Beachlands-Maraetai area.

Environment 9 Oct 2018

Waiuku Estuary restoration work complete

Mangrove removal efforts have been hailed as a testament to the community’s can-do spirit.

Environment 8 Oct 2018

Hub to enable Beachlands community to embrace sustainable living

The hub will focus on creative upcycling and educate the public on how to live in an environmentally-conscious way.

Environment 25 Sep 2018

Track in Clevedon Scenic Reserve closed to protect kauri

A track through Clevedon Scenic Reserve has been closed today, as a proactive measure against kauri dieback disease.

Playgrounds 14 Sep 2018

New playground in Beachlands to benefit whole community

A new playground catering to all age groups and abilities is set to open in Constellation Park.

Franklin Ward Events

15 May 2025 - 05 Jun 2025

Homebound - An exhibition by Artist Amrit Kaur

HomeBound is a love letter to the quiet constancy of home-familiar, yet touched by time.

01 Jun 2025

Awhitu Peninsula planting days

You're invited to help protect and restore the waterways in Awhiu.

07 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Kintsugi workshop with Artist Han Nae Kim

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold. A metaphor...

08 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Duder Regional Park - Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

29 Apr 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The Big Bike Film Night 2025

Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.

17 May 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Sow, grow and eat: Mastering microgreens

Learn all about microgreens, sprouts, and salad greens, from planting to eating.

20 Jun 2025

Matariki ki te Maunga

Join us pre dawn on Pukekohe Hill Reserve to welcome Matariki rising in the sky.

20 Jun 2025

Ngaa Hau E Whaa Marae o Pukekohe: Karakia, Koorero and Kai

Delicious breakfast kai will nourish our bodies and spirits.