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Community 15 Mar 2024

What's for dinner? Franklin on a plate

Franklin's importance as the nation's foodbowl will be celebrated at a special event dinner on 8 April.

Zero Waste 11 Jan 2024

Funding available to cut food waste

The average New Zealand household throws away three shopping trolleys of food every year.

Zero Waste 20 Dec 2023

Top three tips to avoid food waste at Christmas

How well do you plan your meals over the holiday season? How much food is left over?

Youth / Rangatahi 7 Nov 2023

Franklin locals learn to dance for Diwali

Franklin locals were invited to learn Indian dance ahead of Diwali.

Sustainability 20 Sep 2023

Food rescue charity’s funding recipe gets grants boost

A food rescue charity is now able to provide a safer volunteering environment thanks to funding from all three West Auckland Local Boards.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Sipping sustainability: Aotea / Great Barrier pioneers single-use cup revolution

Aotea/ Great Barrier is aiming to be the first place in New Zealand to eliminate single-use takeaway cups.

Community 28 Aug 2023

Franklin works on recipe for food tourism

A steering group will choose ideas that will be developed to promote Franklin as the nation's food bowl.

Community 15 Aug 2023

That looks good enough to eat!

Manurewa-based Beautification Trust is launching a cut price fruit and vegetable service for those who put taste before good looks.

Events59 Results

22 Mar 2026

Roll with us

Learn about Japanese culture, as well as recognise similarities across culinary traditions and sh...

22 Mar 2026

Tea Around the World

Taste, sip, learn, and enjoy.

22 Mar 2026

World of Cultures in Waiuku

Celebrate the many cultures of Franklin with a lively festival in the heart of Waiuku.

22 Mar 2026 - 22 Apr 2026

EcoFest

Join the fun as we celebrate nature, sustainable living, and the protection of our natural enviro...

23 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026

Rangatahi Cultural Master Chef

Rangatahi will bring cultural recipes into youth studio from their elders at home and over a seri...

26 Mar 2026

A Taste of Oranga

Bring a dish from your culture to share with others and enjoy live entertainment from local tamar...

26 Mar 2026

Chinese CHUN FEN Festival Ceremony

To celebrate this vibrant and inspiring season, the Albany Chinese Association will put on a seri...

26 Mar 2026

Chinese Food Day

Join us as talented chefs showcase their creativity, crafting dishes that delight both the palate...