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Running for Auckland Council?
Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.
Rural communities take leadership
Franklin Local Board is giving its rural communities the power to run their local halls.
Sandspit Reserve Playground upgraded
Sandspit Reserve Playground in Waiuku has had a long‑awaited upgrade.
Pukekohe upgrades are streets ahead
Local rugby fans were the first to christen the upgraded Stadium Drive, during the club finals at ECOLight Stadium.
Discover Clevedon
The east Auckland region of Clevedon is the ideal destination for a Sunday drive.
Franklin Arts Festival celebrates 25 years
A signature event highlighting Franklin's creative talent with an exhibition from more than 180 established and emerging artists.
Beachlands-Maraetai Coastal Walkway wins design award
Franklin’s iconic greenway, the Beachlands-Maraetai Coastal Walkway, has won a Pride of Place 2015 Landscape Architecture Award for outstanding design.
Events
Resilience: The Fibre that Connects Us
This incredible exhibition honours the inherent resilience of wool as the primary fibre used and...
Matariki Celebration in Pukekohe
Celebrating Matariki in the heart of Pukekohe with two magical nights of live performances.
Mid-Winter Artisan Market
Rain or shine, our indoor Mid-Winter Artisan Market is the place to be on Saturday 6 July.
Mid-Winter Artisans Market
Come and browse the wares of our talented local creatives at our indoor Mid-Winter Artisan Market.
E-Waste Drop off Day
Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event!
The Art of Painting with Wool Workshop
Learn the art of painting with wool with tutor Barbara Crow, who is a needle felting artist that...