Tanker-to-tanker water service ends
The “tanker-to-tanker” initiative employed by Auckland Council to support private water carriers over the summer has ended.
Pukekohe's McShane Reserve playground back in action
Locals got behind the design and build process for McShane Reserve's revamped playground.
Franklin road resurfacing good value for money
Hot summer weather has seen more road repair work being done across Auckland.
Have your say online about Franklin issues
The sheer size of the Franklin Local Board area makes engaging with its diverse communities a challenge, but it's one the board is keen to rise to.
Train usage on the rise in Pukekohe
Large numbers of Pukekohe residents are choosing to commute by train. Electrification of the line is tipped to make that number grow again.
Expert urges new approach
A visiting urban regeneration expert has called for public spaces to be turned into places where people come before cars.
Pooches to get own park
Franklin's dogs will be able to undertake agility and fitness training alongside their owners at a new park in Auranga.
Dutch elm disease hits Pukekohe elms
Dutch elm disease has affected a small number of trees in Pukekohe. They will be removed to prevent the disease from spreading.
Old Pukekohe signs restored by locals
Signs that vanished from Pukekohe have been restored and returned thanks to some detective work.
New trail to link Clevedon and Kaiaua
The Hūnua Trail will link Clevedon and Kaiaua over a 44-kilometre walking and cycling trail on existing tracks and Watercare roads.