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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?

Cleaning up our environment 6 Jun 2024

Franklin environmental work gets boost

More funding has been allocated to groups working to protect the environment in Franklin.

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..

Cleaning up our environment 23 May 2024

Funds offered to protect waterways

Applications to Auckland Council’s Regional Waterway Protection Fund open soon.

14-24 year olds 22 May 2024

Plea for driver care around schools

Winter cold and rain can make children dash across busy roads.

Community 21 May 2024

Residents urged to push for transport change

The Franklin community is being urged to speak up during consultation on Auckland Transport's Regional Land Transport Plan.

Community 16 May 2024

School's traffic concerns raised with MP

Concerns for children's safety around Ardmore School have been raised with Papakura MP Judith Collins.

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.