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Youth / Rangatahi 3 Aug 2022

Covered court dreams a step closer

Covered courts at the Counties Tennis Centre in Pukekohe will be a boost for club members and the wider community.

Youth / Rangatahi 27 Jun 2022

Trust adds to Beachlands community

Takutai Trust, which recently forged a partnership with Franklin Local Board, has quickly become a cornerstone of the Beachlands-Maraetai community.

Community 22 Jun 2022

New offices for Franklin Local Board

Franklin Local Board's new offices have been blessed and opened.

2 Jun 2022

Christmas cheer to Franklin grants

Christmas events have received Franklin Local board funding.

Transport 1 Jun 2022

Franklin calls for one speed approach

Franklin Local Board says proposed speed restrictions would be easier to implement and enforce if roads were restricted to one speed. one

31 May 2022

Drury stations get te reo names

Three stations on the developing Papakura-Pukekohe railway line have been given te reo names.

Events

16 Jun 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Central

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

01 Jul 2026

Matariki Kapa Haka performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Kapa Haka group to celebrate Matariki.

07 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Matariki Storytime

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

04 Aug 2026 - 06 Aug 2026

Cook Island Language Week Storytime

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

18 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

Tongan Language Week Storytime

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

15 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Māori Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

16 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Kapa Haka performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Kapa Haka group to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Mā...

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.