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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
Mould Making Workshop with Lisa Bate
You will learn how to make a reusable 2 part plaster mould you can use to replicate objects.
Pukekohe Repair Café
Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.
Figure Drawing Workshop with Nour Hassan
This intensive 6-hour workshop is designed for beginners wanting to learn the basics of figure dr...
Going to Seed
This body of work is inspired by Katie’s connection with nature, place and community.
Christmas on the Green
It's a perfect excuse to get your family and friends together for an evening of Christmas magic.
Christmas at Buckland Hall
Christmas at Buckland Hall is a truly magical event for all the family.
