Nov 5, 2025 | franklin, My franklin
1. Maraetai Beach My favourite beach in Franklin (not too far ahead of Karioitahi) where you can do everything from swim and relax to launching the boat. 2. Manukau Heads Lighthouse Located at the tip of the ancient Āwhitu Peninsula, the lighthouse gives amazing views...
Dec 2, 2024 | Food & drink, franklin
Ben Bayly, chef and creator of the award-winning Ahi in Auckland’s Commercial Bay, also cultivates a productive garden in Franklin, growing many ingredients for his restaurant. The Longkeeper onion, featured recently on a TV series, is one of the vegetables he often...
Dec 1, 2024 | Food & drink, franklin
From the kitchen of Origine, Ben Bayly’s French onion soup recipe is a rich, flavourful broth that celebrates Franklin’s world-famous longkeeper onion. Serves 4 • Prep time 20 mins • Cook time 1 hour Ingredients 500 g oxtail 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot,...
Nov 21, 2024 | franklin, My franklin
Former Auckland Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore was born and bred in Franklin District, with his family having been there since the late 1800s as sheep and beef farmers in the Hunua Ranges. Bill has lived on the east coast of the Franklin Ward all of his life and agreed to...
Nov 12, 2024 | franklin, Recreation
The Franklin region is well-endowed with tracks and trails for walkers and bikers and there are options for people of all fitness levels, abilities and interests. Andrew Sinclair of Franklin Active Trails shares some of his tips. While our National Parks draw the...
