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Running for Auckland Council?
Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.
Rural communities take leadership
Franklin Local Board is giving its rural communities the power to run their local halls.
Sandspit Reserve Playground upgraded
Sandspit Reserve Playground in Waiuku has had a long‑awaited upgrade.
Pukekohe upgrades are streets ahead
Local rugby fans were the first to christen the upgraded Stadium Drive, during the club finals at ECOLight Stadium.
Franklin Arts Festival celebrates 25 years
A signature event highlighting Franklin's creative talent with an exhibition from more than 180 established and emerging artists.
Beachlands-Maraetai Coastal Walkway wins design award
Franklin’s iconic greenway, the Beachlands-Maraetai Coastal Walkway, has won a Pride of Place 2015 Landscape Architecture Award for outstanding design.
Tackling Auckland's housing shortage
Events
Kids learn to ride
Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku
The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...
Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Fun Run
One of the most spectacular coastal fun runs in the Auckland area!
BrainCharge - South
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...
Vessels + Petals
Pukekohe artist, Kirsty McMahon showcases a collection of still life paintings featuring retro ve...
Connect to nature: Wellbeing walks
Observe, reflect and engage with the environment through all your senses.