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Heritage 4 Apr 2019

AT report says moving Pukekohe train station impractical and costly

Auckland Transport has told Franklin Local Board it is unable to spend any more money on plans to move the Pukekohe train station away from its present site.

Transport 2 Apr 2019

Weight limit set on Mercer Bridge

The weight limit on Mercer Bridge on Mercer Ferry Road has been reduced.

Plans / Projects 1 Apr 2019

Drury and Pukekohe destined for major urban transformation

Homes for up to 80,000 people are forecast in council draft structure plans for Drury-Opāheke and Pukekohe–Paerata.

Environment 1 Apr 2019

Hunua caution period lifted

Six months after the final application of 1080 in the Hunua Ranges regional parklands, the caution over the treatment area has been lifted.

Youth / Rangatahi 25 Mar 2019

Papakura students eye life on the beat

Papakura High School has launched a programme designed to lead students into a career with the New Zealand Police.

Community 20 Mar 2019

Youngsters take Tidy Kiwi pledge

School children in Franklin have cleared up more than 190kgs of waste from their area as part of the Be A Tidy Kiwi project.

Heritage 13 Mar 2019

Pukekohe railway station fate still undecided

Efforts are underway to assess the cost of moving the station, with an eye on preserving parts of the historic building.

Community 12 Mar 2019

Residents urged to speak up about speed limits in Franklin

Franklin Local Board members are urging residents to have their say on proposed speed limit changes in the area.

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08 Jul 2026

Circability

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11 Jul 2026

Matariki Whakarewa manu - Kite Day

Mātakitaki mai! Watch the sky fill with giant kites and enjoy a fun filled day alongside whānau.

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! 

15 Jul 2026

Brain Play 3D design workshop

A hands-on experience for the whole whānau.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku

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25 Jul 2026

Midwinter artisan market

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06 Jun 2026 - 07 Nov 2026

Deanz Repair Cafe

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

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.