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18 Aug 2020

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.

Transport 10 Aug 2020

Franklin Local Board takes a wider view on new roads

New roads to service growing communities in Franklin could get wider following local board feedback.

Arts 5 Aug 2020

Birds soar in new Waiuku artwork

Five years in the making, the NZ Steel commissioned public sculpture by renowned artist Fred Graham marking 50 years of the Glenbrook steel mill has been unveiled.

Community 3 Aug 2020

Wairoa residents need to be heard

Franklin Local Board's 2020 Plan is open for consultation and Wairoa subdivision member Angela Fulljames is calling on the community to get involved.

Transport 31 Jul 2020

Board grateful road safety funds found

Concessions that saw money found for Auckland Transport's road safety initiatives has been welcomed by Franklin Local Board.

Have your say 20 Jul 2020

Young people at heart of Franklin's plan

A thriving local economy is the first goal of the 2020 Franklin Local Board Plan, now open for consultation.

Rates 20 Jul 2020

Deputy Mayor praises leadership

Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore says the Emergency Budget passed by Auckland Council's Finance and Performance Committee positions the city for recovery.

15 Jul 2020

Franklin's vision for the future

Residents are being encouraged to be heard on the draft Franklin Local Board Plan, which outlines the board's direction for the next three years.

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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.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

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

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Noughty Box

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11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

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02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

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10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

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18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

17 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Regional park planting days - South

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks!