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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.
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.
Tackling Auckland's housing shortage
Community grants in Franklin
Franklin Local Board has new principles guiding how community grants are allocated and managed.
Events
Celebrate Czech and Slovak culture through all the senses
Celebrate Czech and Slovak culture through hands-on demonstrations of traditional folklore Easter...
Easter Storytime
A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.
Guided Ranger Walks
Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...
Echoes of Tuvalu
Experience the artistry firsthand as we demonstrate the intricate craftwork central to our commun...
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Sign Language Week Storytime
A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.
Samoan Language Week Storytime
A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.