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Ready to switch off?
Are you ready to turn your lights out on Saturday night?
From 8.30-9.30pm on Saturday 27 March, lights will be switched off around the world as people participate in Earth Hour. Is your business or household participating?
 
Create Your Own Eden At Your Place – Local Composting And Worm Farming Demonstrations Now Available.
Franklin District Council is promoting a variety of composting systems this month, with free composting and worm farming demonstrations at two local venues.
 
First Council Meeting Gets 2010 off to a Flying Start
At the first full council meeting of the year, Franklin District’s Mayor and Councillors made a number of decisions that are important to the community now, and in the future.
 
ATA Media Release: Key Role For Local Boards, Select Committee Told
Auckland Council’s local boards will play a key role in strengthening community representation when they begin work this November, a Select Committee on Auckland governance legislation was told today (Friday).
 
Mayoral Challenge Proves Popular Once Again
Last night’s Franklin Bike Wise Mayoral Challenge saw 835 participants jump on their bikes, trikes, tandems and unicycles to show their support for Franklin and compete against the big cities.
 
New Road Signs And Marking Will Help Make Motorists Aware Of Our Schools
Franklin District Council has started installing new signs and road marking at the approaches to schools throughout the district.
 
The Auckland Transition Agency is holding a competition to come up with the best logo design. Entry is open to everyone – school students, professional designers, mums and dads
 
Franklin’s Top Jockeys Switch To Pedal Power
Franklin’s top jockeys will be a little out of sorts at Pukekohe Park Raceway on 23 February when they switch from four legs to pedal power.

Mayor issues bike challenge to Franklin
The race is on again for the coveted title of New Zealand’s Most Cycle Mad District.
 
Bike Wise Month Here
This February is Bike Wise Month and Franklin residents are being invited to experience the joys of cycling once again.
 
All Welcome To Manukau Rd Project Drop In Day
A Drop In Day for a major project on Pukekohe’s busy Manukau Road is being held on Friday 12 February.
 
Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide has declined Franklin District Council’s application to become a unitary authority.

Work Progressing Well On New Roundabout
Franklin District Council’s roading contractors are working hard in sizzling temperatures to complete the new roundabout at Pukekohe’s Harris Street and John Street intersection.

Waiuku CBD Makeover – Take 2
The new year will see a new look for part of Waiuku’s CBD. Stage two of the Waiuku Town Centre redevelopment will begin on 11 January.

Franklin’s Youth On Board
The Franklin Youth Advisory Board is an exciting first for Franklin, aimed at encouraging the youth of our community to get involved and make a positive difference for the community.

Changes To Building Consenting Processes
Building consenting processes are being streamlined through changes recently adopted by the Government to the Building Act 2004.


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