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Franklin rugby club eyes top prize
Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club might not be the biggest, but it might well be the best!
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Franklin backs lower speeds near schools
Falling fatality rates prove slowing down is working, leading Franklin Local Board to back the same approach near schools.
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Franklin locals learn to dance for Diwali
Franklin locals were invited to learn Indian dance ahead of Diwali.
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Franklin adopts plan for next three years
Franklin Local Board has relied on community input to shape its plan for the next three years.
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Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward
Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.
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Franklin looks for way to ensure youth heard
Franklin Local Board has committed funding to ensuring rangatahi have input into decision-making.
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Finding ways to include a youth voice
Allowing youth to be part of decision-making is a Franklin Local Board focus.
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Franklin's parks need your help
Franklin Local Board is seeking residents' views on the management of the area's parks.
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Events
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Christmas on the Green
It's a perfect excuse to get your family and friends together for an evening of Christmas magic.
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Christmas at Buckland Hall
Christmas at Buckland Hall is a truly magical event for all the family.