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Cultural 11 Oct 2019

Council programme to improve marae conditions

Six marae in Franklin and Papakura will benefit from Auckland Council's Marae Infrastructure Programme.

Community 3 Oct 2019

Kariaotahi surf club gets new lease

Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi has been granted a new lease on its beach site.

2 Oct 2019

Survey finds young people want more to do

The results of a Franklin Local Board survey to help it understand community needs for young people have been released.

Youth / Rangatahi 27 Sep 2019

Sand turned into art

School holiday art programme will put Karioitahi sand to use.

Beaches 27 Sep 2019

Rusting wrecks no match for volunteers

Rusting car wrecks dumped on a popular beach have been removed.

Arts 23 Sep 2019

Film-makers discover Franklin

TV and film-makers are increasingly being attracted to Franklin's unique landscape.

Community 23 Sep 2019

Franklin's pests in firing line

Predator Free Franklin has won a Mayoral Conservation Award.

Community 20 Sep 2019

Conservation heroes honoured at Mayoral Awards

Everyday environmental heroes doing good!

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06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

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