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Community 6 Sep 2024

Partnerships will help community groups

More than 20 community organisations will work alongside the Franklin Local Board on projects across the district.

Community 5 Sep 2024

Anyone want to come to dinner?

Kai Franklin is bringing pop-up dining back to Pukekohe.

Community 4 Sep 2024

New lease for much-loved health clinic

New leases have been issued to clinics that provide vital health care to isolated Franklin communities.

Community 3 Sep 2024

Report highlights community support

Report highlights board's projects are on track

Community 2 Sep 2024

Southern boards make workshops open

Until now only business meetings have been open to the public, but the three most southern local boards in Auckland will now also open workshops.

Community 21 Aug 2024

Grants help locals play sport

Franklin ward Councillor Andy Baker welcomes council funding being put in place across the district.

City Rail Link 14 Aug 2024

Station ready for return of trains

Pukekohe Station is ready for use but trains from the station are delayed for now.

Akl Paths 13 Aug 2024

Grass munchers to make way for park

A piece of land in Bombay that's home to some sheep is to be turned into a reserve for people.

Events

14 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2024

Franklin Art Show

Franklin’s Premier Art Event the Franklin Art Show is returning to Pukekohe for another amazing e...

21 Sep 2024

Author talk – Julie Legg author of "The Missing Piece"

This book explores the late ADHD diagnosis phenomenon in women, presenting insights into the worl...

23 Sep 2024

Kai Franklin Eat Street

Join us on Monday 23rd September, for an evening of international cuisine in Pukekohe.

27 Sep 2024

Art cities off the beaten track: Art History talk with Giuseppe Gallina

Art Cities off the beaten track: Art History Talk with Giuseppe Gallina.

28 Sep 2024

Polymer clay earring workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own polymer clay earrings?   Vanessa Fong from De...

01 Oct 2024

Franklin Positive Ageing Expo

Mark your calendars, everyone! The Franklin Positive Ageing Expo is happening on Tuesday, 1st Oct...

05 Oct 2024

Mould Making Workshop with Lisa Bate

You will learn how to make a reusable 2 part plaster mould you can use to replicate objects.

07 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.