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Beaches 6 Mar 2019

WATCH: The Manukau Harbour's stunning beauty

A place of such beauty, in need of our protection and care.

Arts 5 Mar 2019

Kate Sheppard ribbons come to life in art

Team up and move the Kate Sheppard ribbons in a new interactive sculpture by artist Jae Kang in Pukekohe.

Community 1 Mar 2019

Council waste grant funds Waiuku Tool Library

A new library in Waiuku is forgoing books in favour of power tools and DIY equipment.

Environment 28 Feb 2019

Hunua pest numbers at record low

Pest numbers in the Hunua ranges are at an all-time low following a pest control operation completed last year.

Environment 20 Feb 2019

Franklin Local Board urges storm readiness

Local board chair Angela Fulljames says there are many things residents can do to prepare for the bad weather tipped to hit Auckland.

Beaches 30 Jan 2019

Kawakawa pontoons back in action

The Kawakawa Bay Boating Club ramp is fully back in action after damaged caused in last year's storms.

Development 14 Dec 2018

A new future for Pukekohe

Five Franklin Local Board members have been charged with shaping a new future for Pukekohe.

Community 12 Dec 2018

Franklin community groups receive grant funding

More than $20,000 in grants has been awarded to groups working within the Franklin community.

Events

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

02 Jun 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Samoan Language Week Storytime

A  great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

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.