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Franklin Ward News

Community 7 Aug 2024

Plan change raises flooding concerns

Franklin Local Board will take its concerns over a development on the edge of Pukekohe to a planning hearing.

Cleaning up our environment 2 Aug 2024

Neighbours combine to battle flooding

Floodwaters have no respect for council boundaries.

Conservation 11 Jul 2024

Funds on offer to improve waterways

A helping hand is being offered to landowners to help improve the area's waterways.

Beaches 9 Jul 2024

Board commits to a greener future

Major environmental projects have had funds allocated to ensure they can continue.

Beaches 9 Jul 2024

Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand

Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.

14-24 year olds 19 Jun 2024

Franklin students wage war on carbon

Students are decarbonising their schools under an Auckland Council Sustainable Schools’ climate action programme.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 19 Jun 2024

Volunteers needed for new Emergency Response team in South Auckland

Do you live in South Auckland and want to help your community during an emergency response?

Beaches 4 Jun 2024

Surf club's rebuild storage needs funded

Franklin Local Board will meet the bill for storing Kariaotahi Surf Lifesaving Club's equipment during its clubrooms rebuild..

Franklin Ward Events

06 Apr 2025

Preserving and pickling workshop

Learn all the tips and tricks from Love Food Hate Waste tutor Sue for preserving, pickling and fe...

08 Apr 2025

Kai Franklin Moveable Feast

The next iteration of Kai Franklin events is happening on 8th April. Kai Franklin Moveable Feast...

18 Mar 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Beginners sewing classes

Learn to use a sewing machine, different types of stitches and seams, work from a simple pattern,...

18 Mar 2025 - 27 May 2025

Painting course

Each session focuses on a key aspect of colour, blending instruction with practical application.

29 Apr 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The Big Bike Film Night 2025

Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.