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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.

Plans / Projects 8 Mar 2019

Board on the right path

Beachlands projects combined to get savings.

Beaches 6 Mar 2019

WATCH: The Manukau Harbour's stunning beauty

A place of such beauty, in need of our protection and care.

Arts 5 Mar 2019

Kate Sheppard ribbons come to life in art

Team up and move the Kate Sheppard ribbons in a new interactive sculpture by artist Jae Kang in Pukekohe.

Community 1 Mar 2019

Council waste grant funds Waiuku Tool Library

A new library in Waiuku is forgoing books in favour of power tools and DIY equipment.

Environment 28 Feb 2019

Hunua pest numbers at record low

Pest numbers in the Hunua ranges are at an all-time low following a pest control operation completed last year.

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.