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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
Young at Art Student Exhibition
Come and support our young artists and visit the Young at art student exhibition.
Polymer clay earring workshop
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own polymer clay earrings? Vanessa Fong from De...
Franklin Positive Ageing Expo
Mark your calendars, everyone! The Franklin Positive Ageing Expo is happening on Tuesday, 1st Oct...
Time Machines at Franklin
Build a time machine out of recycled materials with Waiuku Zero Waste.
Wastewise Interactive Drop-in
Join Mermanda at the Wastewise interactive srop-in workshop.