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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Free Women's Networking Event

• Your Local Coffee Roasters Brew Bar and Roastery, 173 Manukau Road
• 11AM Tue, 14th May

Are you a woman in business looking for a supportive community to help you connect, grow, and learn?... See MoreAre you a woman in business looking for a supportive community to help you connect, grow, and learn?

Empower Her is a female networking group, based in Auckland, that offers a welcoming and safe environment for women of all business backgrounds and experiences.

Whether you're just starting out with new business ideas or have years of experience under your belt, all are welcome! Empower Her provides a safe space where you can share your business with others, connect with like-minded women in business, and prioritise collaboration over competition.

Our group values the power of connection, and we believe that together, we can achieve more than we ever could alone. That's why we're committed to fostering a supportive community that empowers each member to reach their full potential. The group is focused on connection, inspiring stories, celebrating each other's successes and sharing our vulnerable moments.

Best of all, our Empower Her networking sessions are completely free!

With koha tickets available for those who can donate, allowing others who may not currently have the means to join us and gain valuable support. All koha funds go straight back into the business to help us support ALL women in business.

We meet every month to network, share insights, and learn from one another.

Join the movement to connect, share, grow, and succeed together!

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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

• Register here

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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Champagne Stakes Day

• Pukekohe Park
• 11AM Sat, 25th May

An autumn day with an 8-race card featuring the Listed Staphanos at Novara Park Champagne Stakes. Th... See MoreAn autumn day with an 8-race card featuring the Listed Staphanos at Novara Park Champagne Stakes. This day features ATR’s last black-type race for the 23/24 season.

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Ladies' Day

• Pukekohe Park
• 11AM Wed, 19th Jun

This one's for the girls...

Grab the gals and get on course for our famous Ladies' Day race day f... See MoreThis one's for the girls...

Grab the gals and get on course for our famous Ladies' Day race day ft. the Lindauer Ladies' Lunch.

The final hurrah here at Pukekohe Park for the 2023/24 season, this day features an 8-race card showing off some quality winter racing.

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