After-School Art Workshop: 'Watercolours Meet Doodles' Mother's Day Card

• Franklin Arts Centre
• 3PM Thu, 9th May

Come join us on the first week of our After-School Art Club for Term 2!

'Watercolours Meet Doodle... See MoreCome join us on the first week of our After-School Art Club for Term 2!

'Watercolours Meet Doodles' Mother's Day Card Workshop

Thursday 9 May, 3.15pm - 4.15pm

All materials provided.

This workshop is popular. If in any situation that you will not be able to attend the workshop, please cancel your booking ahead of time via Eventbrite or email us at franklinartscentre@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. This will allow us to give your spot to the next person on our wait list.

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Pukekohe Pink Ribbon Breakfast

• 1 Roulston St
• 8AM Thu, 23rd May

Calling our wonderful local businesses!

Join us for a delightful morning at our Pukekohe Pink Rib... See MoreCalling our wonderful local businesses!

Join us for a delightful morning at our Pukekohe Pink Ribbon Breakfast, brought to you by People Passion and the Pukekohe Business Association.

Let's come together for the incredible Breast Cancer Foundation, a cause that is very close to many hearts.

Tickets are $30 pp for a delicious breakfast and barista coffee, with part of your ticket price going straight to the Breast Cancer Foundation. The breakfast will be hosted inside 1 Roulston (The Youth Centre Hall).

Bring cash and take part in our raffle with fabulous prizes up for grabs! Wear your best pink attire for a chance to win spot prizes for the most creatively dressed attendees.

Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Don't miss this opportunity to show your support. Let's stand together, pink and proud! 💕

For tickets, please fill in our short RSVP form https://forms.gle/WNgnE5TJMn3jcMdh7) and bank transfer your ticket funds to 02-0404-0306700-066 with the reference being your business or name🌸

Tickets are limited and first come, first served!

If you have any questions or would like to donate prizes to the raffle or for spot prizes, please email Alyssa: hr@peoplepassion.co.nz

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Pukekohe Pink Ribbon Breakfast

• 1 Roulston, Pukekohe
• 8AM Thu, 23rd May

Calling our wonderful local businesses!

Join us for a delightful morning at our Pukekohe Pink Rib... See MoreCalling our wonderful local businesses!

Join us for a delightful morning at our Pukekohe Pink Ribbon Breakfast, brought to you by People Passion and the Pukekohe Business Association.

Let's come together for the incredible Breast Cancer Foundation, a cause that is very close to many hearts.

Tickets are $30 pp for a delicious breakfast and barista coffee, with part of your ticket price going straight to the Breast Cancer Foundation. The breakfast will be hosted inside 1 Roulston (The Youth Centre Hall).

Bring cash and take part in our raffle with fabulous prizes up for grabs! Wear your best pink attire for a chance to win spot prizes for the most creatively dressed attendees.

Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Don't miss this opportunity to show your support. Let's stand together, pink and proud! 💕

For tickets, please fill in our short RSVP form https://forms.gle/WNgnE5TJMn3jcMdh7) and bank transfer your ticket funds to 02-0404-0306700-066 with the reference being your business or name🌸

Tickets are limited and first come, first served!

If you have any questions or would like to donate prizes to the raffle or for spot prizes, please email Alyssa: hr@peoplepassion.co.nz.

• Register here

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Artist Meetup, Coffee & Kōrero, DAY OUT

• Franklin Arts Centre
• 10AM Fri, 24th May

Leaving Franklin Arts Centre at 10am

Bring $5 on the day towards fuel or drive yourself and meet ... See MoreLeaving Franklin Arts Centre at 10am

Bring $5 on the day towards fuel or drive yourself and meet us there. If you can offer to take others in your vehicle, please let us know.


We will visit the new Gow Langsford Gallery in Onehunga and enjoy the latest exhibition by John Pule, Haia, enjoy lunch at a cafe and then stop at Nathan Homestead on our way home. We should be back in Pukekohe by 2:30pm

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Whānau Day

• Nga Hau E Wha Marae Ki Pukekohe
• 10AM Sat, 25th May

Come down to our FREE winter wellness focused Whānau day being held at Nga Hau E Wha O Pukekohe Mara... See MoreCome down to our FREE winter wellness focused Whānau day being held at Nga Hau E Wha O Pukekohe Marae on Saturday 25th March 2024 from 10am to 2pm

There will be a FREE Sausage Sizzle and free activities for the kids

Mussel Opening Competition on at 12pm

Come down between 10am-2pm to Nga Hau E Wha Marae on Beatty Road, engage with our awesome vendors and listen to the live music and entertainment

Parking is available on the fields just before the Marae Entrance

Activities include:
- Music & Entertainment
- Messy Play activities provided by Pukekohe Play Centre
- Free under 5 play area by Plunket
- Chill zone by Oranga Tamariki
- Cherry Picker rides by Counties Energy
- 15M Inflatable course and Bouncy Castle by Country Castles
- Reuse Play activity by Waiuku Zero Waste
- Mussel Opening Competition by Middlemore foundation
- Poi Making workshops and demonstrations, Raranga/weaving and Kirituni/Moko stamp temporary body art funded all by Franklin Local Board

We have many health providers such as;
- Vision Eye Bus
- Huakina Development Trust
- Maternity and District Health providing some vaccinations, health and vision checks and more
- Breast, Cervical and Bowel Screening
- Disability Connect
- Franklin Breast Cancer support group
- Mahitahi Trust
- Ember Services
- Whare Tiaki Hauora
- Franklin Hospice
- Diabetes Auckland and Diabetes Foundation
- Stroke Foundation
- Pacific Heartbeat Foundation
- Dental Bus
- Plunket

Other local services include:
- Police
- FENZ
- St John
- ADDventurrs
- Franklin Family Support
- Community Library
- Salvation Army
- Te Kotahi Tanga - Maori Woman’s Welfare League
- Utility Disputes
- Grandparents raising grandchildren
- Well woman Franklin
- Marama Hou Ministries Trust
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Nga Hau E Wha o Pukekohe
- Age Concern
- Disability Connect
- Animal Management
- Auckland Transport
- Counties Energy
- Kainga Ora
- Waiuku Zero Waste
- Pukekohe Business Association

Supported by some wonderful sponsors and volunteers including;
New World, Country Castles, Bluelight, Kennards, Lyons Club Pukekohe, Balle Bros, Franklin Local Board, Pukekohe Business Association. Middlemore Foundation, Bakers Delight, Blueliners Entertainment and Nga Hau E Whau Marae
See you there!

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BPW Franklin 40th Birthday Op Shop Ball

• Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club
• 11PM Sat, 24th Aug

BPW Franklin 40th Birthday Op Shop Ball

Come celebrate 40 years of BPW Franklin in style at our O... See MoreBPW Franklin 40th Birthday Op Shop Ball

Come celebrate 40 years of BPW Franklin in style at our Op Shop Ball! Join us at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club for a night of fun, dancing, and nostalgia. Dig out your best op shop finds and dress to impress – there will be prizes for the best-dressed guests! Get ready for a night of music, laughter, and memories as we mark this special milestone. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!

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The Franklin Hospice Barfoot & Thompson Garden Ramble

• 137 Runciman Road
• 10AM Sat, 16th Nov

Each garden promises a unique blend of beauty, hard work, and horticultural wonders that will leave ... See MoreEach garden promises a unique blend of beauty, hard work, and horticultural wonders that will leave you utterly captivated. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through meticulously designed landscapes, enchanting floral displays, and the rich heritage of Franklin gardens that are nothing short of fabulous. Get swept away by the charm and diversity of these 18 extraordinary Franklin gardens, where every step is a discovery and every moment is a celebration of our gardeners' and nature's finest creations!

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