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Emergency Recovery 14 Feb 2024

Supporting Pukekohe communities through storm recovery outreach

Last week, Storm Recovery Navigators and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole went door knocking across the Pukekohe community to speak to flood-affected residents and provide information about the navigator service.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Dec 2023

Franklin submits roading feedback

Planning for the future transport needs of Pukekohe is underway.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Dec 2023

Board raises wastewater plant concerns

Franklin Local Board has sent feedback on a proposed wastewater treatment plant.

Community 14 Dec 2023

Pukekohe Market plan gets go ahead

A concept plan for the Pukekohe Market Precinct has been given the green light.

Auckland's Future In Progress 1 Dec 2023

Benefits seen for Franklin in growth plan

A strategy to govern the city’s growth over the next three decades has been welcomed by Auckland Council’s Andy Baker.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Nov 2023

Franklin rugby club eyes top prize

Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club might not be the biggest, but it might well be the best!

Community 9 Nov 2023

Franklin backs lower speeds near schools

Falling fatality rates prove slowing down is working, leading Franklin Local Board to back the same approach near schools.

Youth / Rangatahi 7 Nov 2023

Franklin locals learn to dance for Diwali

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

Events

07 Apr 2026

Robotics & coding workshops

Join us for a fun, hands-on hour of coding and robotics designed for the whole family!

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

15 Apr 2026

School holidays in the Square

Join us for an action-packed day of school holiday fun!

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

18 Apr 2026

Blood by the Bombays

Join five cool Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon. 

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

05 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.