If a district is measured by its range of experiences, then Franklin is the ultimate lifestyle destination combining relaxed country living with savvy city style, all just a short drive, south of Auckland.
Tuakau Volunteer Fire Brigade Fun black-tie fundraiser
Comedian Ewen "The Westie" Gilmour and the Tuakau Volunteer Fire Brigade are joining forces to put on a smoking hot night of entertainment in suport of their community and Kiwi kids. The black-tie fundraising dinner and gala comedy show is at the Tuakau War Memorial Hall.
Money raised will be put towards the purchase of a new water tanker for the brigade. Ewen Gilmour, who is a Variety Ambassador and also captains the Hollywood Knights Bash team, will MC the function and introduce a number of other acts including comedy magician Jarred Fell plus NZ International Comedy Festival performer, Billy T Award winner and regular TV 3 '7Days' show guest, Steve Wrigley.
A quick-fire charity auction and silent auction will take place during the night. The evening will finish with explosive high energy five-piece professional covers band Split Second.
Date: Saturday February 13, 2010
Time: From 6:30pm
Location: Tuakau War Memorial Hall, George Street, Tuakau
Cost: Limited to 200 tickets at $100.00 each
Contact: Tuakau Fire Brigade 09 232 9803 or Ed Finn at Tyres4U 0800 888 973, edfinn@tyres4u.co.nz
205B Ingram Road, Ramarama Phone: 09 236 0911
Kaye has developed a 16 acre property at Bombay which has become the base for Maxwell's Golf Retreat. This is an attractively set-out facility which Kaye uses for three main target areas: beginners, the corporate market and tourism.
This website is in production and will be effective January 2010. Listed will show 1/2 day to 2 day fabulous Franklin kayaking adventures. Accommodation places for the adventures / contact details will be posted when details become available.
6 Kitchener Road, Waiuku Phone: 09 235 9039
Not just for flowers - We cater for all your home brew supplies as well as a range of gifts.
Corner of Bowen and Queen Street, Waiuku Phone: 09 235 9219
Belts, socks, wallets, undies.Stockists of Adidas, Ocean & Earth, Lee.
13 Main Street Te Kauwhata Phone: 07 826 3649
Stockists of: toys Books Magazines Gifts Stationery Art Supplies Photocopying Laminating NZ Post Bill Payments Drycleaning Key Cutting Jewellery CardsAll services with friendly and helpful assistance. Talk to us - if we have not got it in stock we may be able to get if for you.
Tamakae Reserve Contact: Anita Phone: 09 235 8201
September to March, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, try the delicious array of foods and have a wine on the wharf as you listen to great live music.Relax into every weekend at the WAIUKU TWILIGHT MARKET!
Lighthouse Road, Awhitu
240m steep descent from the Signal Station, then along the coast to Hamiltons Gap (end of West Coast Road) takes 4 to 5 hours. Check tides.
Massey Avenue Pukekohe Contact: Roger or Vyvyan Vincent Phone: 09 2388831 0274 480842 021 2303172
Held every Saturday from 8am - 12noon at Massey Avenue Carpark. Fresh fruit, veges & fish, clothing & jewellery, books & toys, tools, cheeses, meats, jams & pickles, cakes, flowers & plants, NZ souvenirs & much more.
Pokeno village Contact: Roger Vincent Phone: 09 238 8831
Held every Sunday in Pokeno village from 9am - 4pm. This market is a truly country experience in the Franklin area. Set in the paddock in the main street in Pokeno.New stallholders welcome. Site fees from $15/site. Gazebos available for hire.
Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club 78 Nelson Street Pukekohe Contact: Caterer - Gerald Phone: 09 238 8404
With 21 years of catering experience let us help make your function a success. Group lunches and dinners, weddings, birthdays etc.Restaurant open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday. Buffet style available Thurs, Sat & Sun. For members, guests and affiliated members
East Coast Road, Miranda Phone: 09 232 2781
Renowned migratory wading birds from home and abroad. Unique Wrybill all year round. Visitor & Natural History Information Centre. Bunkroom and motel unit accommodation.