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The power of great young people celebrated
The power of youth has been recognised at the Takutai Trust Youth Project Team volunteer awards, which salute the commitment young people show to their community.

Bumps, bruises and beyond all in day's work
The Kawakawa Bay / Orere Health Clinic has celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Boards back level crossing removal plans
Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Call for infrastructure to lead growth
Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

New culvert will super-size flood protection
The Paerata culvert is in line for a massive upgrade.

Grant serves up $990,000 for Counties Tennis
A $990,000 grant has been awarded to Counties Tennis Association to cover courts in Pukekohe.

Boards back locally-led emergency response
Local input is seen as essential in any emergency planning.

Equity funding challenges acknowledged
Franklin Local Board wants boards to keep an open mind on the issue of more equitable funding.
Events

Graham (aka Inkiana Judd!) bringing his victorian printing press to South Auckland
Graham is planning to bring his 1833 Albion press to Franklin arts Centre to print keepsake print...



School holiday programmes for kids aged 5-13 years
Enrol them in Auckland Council’s school holiday programme. Our programmes are inexpensive, safe,...

Chat with Giuseppe Gallina
Giuseppe Gallina, Italian History enthusiast, will share about the Italian Campaign of the 2nd NZ...

Treasure Hunters - Clevedon School Holiday Event
Come visit the Franklin Community Hub team and Waiuku Zero Waste at Clevedon Community Hall for s...

AKL Heritage Festival 2023: Home Fires Burning: New Zealand's Vietnam War
Join us on the 30th of September from 1-3pm for a presentation from three Vietnam veterans.

Egyptian Mummy Papier Mache
Come and join us for a 2 day workshop making an Egyptian mummy out of papier mache, recyclable pl...