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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!

Events

03 Nov 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Diwali Storytime

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

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

07 Nov 2026

Author talk: Jodie Shelley

Jodie Shelley shares how her self-published writing journey began and the evolution of her three...

06 Jun 2026 - 07 Nov 2026

Deanz Repair Cafe

A volunteer based service to repair, mend or fix broken items.

28 Nov 2026

Christmas on the Green 2026

Celebrate the festive season with friends and whānau at Christmas on the Green 2026!

08 Dec 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Christmas Storytime

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