Franklin Bee Keepers Need Community Help 

 Seddon Park redesign – have your say

Franklin District Council is currently working on plans for the redesign of Seddon Park. The park, located on the corner of West and Seddon Streets, Pukekohe is undergoing a major redevelopment to make it more accessible for users.

Lights out for Franklin next Saturday
Don’t worry when lights go out next Saturday night around the district – there’s no power cut. It’s simply Franklin residents and businesses showing they care for the future of our planet.

Waiuku CBD Make Over Complete
Waiuku’s town centre make over is all but over. The $2 million project is due to finish on Friday, after nearly one year of construction.

Public Asked For Input into Waste Bylaw
If you have an interest in how waste is managed in Franklin, have your say on the proposed Waste Bylaw.

Have Your Say On The Future Of Bledisloe Park
Bledisloe Park users are being asked to get involved in the future development of this central Pukekohe recreation area.

Nominations Close for Onewhero/Tuakau Community Board By-Election
Two candidates have been nominated for the Onewhero/Tuakau Community Board by-election, which is due to be held on Wednesday 29 April.

Earth Hour Promo Tour Coming to Town
Pukekohe Town Square will play host to an important message next Wednesday.
Mayor Mark Ball and the Executive Director of the World Wide Fund for Nature –New Zealand, Chris Howe, will be promoting Earth Hour to Franklin as part of a national roadshow.

Young Franklin Drivers Learn the Ropes
Franklin students will be safer on our roads thanks to a RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) programme being delivered for the second year.

Locals Turn Out In Force For Mayoral Challenge
Last night’s Franklin Bike Wise Mayoral Challenge saw 737 participants jump on their bikes, trikes, tandems and unicycles to show their support for Franklin and compete against the big cities.

Multi Million Dollar Project for Franklin Begins
Work has begun on Franklin’s largest Council-led individual project.

Council Requests Info on Goat Killers
Franklin District Council is asking for the public’s help following the killing of two goats in Franklin on Saturday night.

Fire danger for Franklin
Franklin District Council is keen to remind people of the dangers associated with lighting fires after the recent devastating wild fires at Mahia and Nelson.

Have your say on Pokeno’s future
Pokeno residents and the general public have until 25 February to have their say on the future growth of Pokeno, which could see its population grow to more than 5,000 by 2051.

Changes to Tuakau Service Centre
From 16 February the part-time Franklin District Council Service Centre at Tuakau will be replaced with a full-time information service provided at the Tuakau Library. This service will be available during all opening hours – Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5pm. 

 Inside Pool Open Again
The Franklin Sport, Swim and Fitness indoor swimming pool opened again on Tuesday, 27 January.

Council Hopes a New Year Brings Better Parking
Residents showed their creative parking skills this Christmas as people found any way to park in and around Franklin’s main town centres. Unfortunately the parking wasn’t always legal or safe.

Buildings fall as Council Gets Ready for Road Improvements
Late last year number 2 Golding Road fell under the swinging arm of a bulldozer as Franklin District Council prepared the site for long term roading improvements to the Golding Road, East Street and Belgium Road intersection.

Reminder: Indoor Pool Closed a Little Longer this Summer
Franklin District Council would like to remind residents and visitors that the indoor swimming pool, on Franklin Road, will remain closed a little longer this summer to allow the pool floor to be retiled.

Open Fire Season Now Operating – But Please Be Careful
Franklin District Council has lifted the Restricted Fire Season that has been in place across the District since December. An Open Fire Season is now in operation.

Local bee keepers are asking the public for help in identifying a plant that could send them out of business.
 

Summer Weather Aids Road Works
This summer’s fair weather has resulted in a bumper season for road works.