Apr 16, 2026 | Art/culture, Community, My franklin, patumahoe
Catherine Tamihere (Ngāti Wairere, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi) has gone from feeling like an ‘outsider’ to making a beautiful mark on her community. Catherine TamiherePukekohe High School Art Teacher Finding a Home in Franklin Catherine moved into Franklin in 2016. She was...
Apr 16, 2026 | Community, Conservation, waiuku
The Franklin Paths Programme is a community-driven initiative that will enhance connectivity, reduce the need for vehicle use, and promote a healthier lifestyle for Franklin’s residents and visitors. Waiuku’s estuary has seen – and will continue to undergo...
Nov 5, 2025 | Community, pukekohe
Connie ClarksonFounder of The Kitchen Project The Kitchen Project is cooking up something special in Franklin. The initiative is helping local foodie entrepreneurs turn their passion into their profession. With a training base in Pukekohe, the project provides a tasty...
Nov 5, 2025 | Community, pukekohe
Photo supplied by Logan Soole At 19 I was skipping college to play Mario-Kart. At that age Logan Soole had done several years of community volunteering and been elected to the Franklin Local Board. Even now, in my 50s, meeting the now 25-year-old on Zoom from the UK,...
Sep 8, 2025 | Community, waiuku
Where is Waiuku? Nestled between Manukau Harbour and Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku (meaning “brown water”) is a quirky township with a rich history. The Kentish Hotel, Waiuku’s social focal point, is New Zealand’s longest-standing tavern, and its...
Sep 8, 2025 | Community, paerata
Paerata Rise is a thoughtfully planned township near Pukekohe, blending Franklin’s rural charm with a new urban townscape. Designed for diverse lifestyles, it features quality homes, outdoor spaces, schools, and amenities such as retail precinct and transport...
