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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.
Visit the Pukekohe Business Association Website
www.pukekohe.org.nz Listed under useful information as above, 1st link.
Now in Pukekohe, after many years without, our own cinema. Cinema3 is open! Ph 09 237 0216
Currently screening: Hugo 2D; Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows; Happy Feet; War Horse, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; Slone's 2 : Unfinished business; Alvin & The Chipmunks ; Chipwrecked; The Girl with the dragon Tattoo; The Descendants.
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Start Date/Time:
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Friday, 19 February 2010 9:00 a.m.
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End Date/Time:
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Sunday, 21 February 2010 5:00 p.m.
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One time event
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Normal Priority
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Festivals and Culture
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Pukekohe
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Description:
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Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral Society Show
A weekend packed full of animals and entertainment. Agricultural show featuring cattle, sheep, horses, alpacas, sheep dogs trials, shearing and goats. Entertainment includes Counties Strongest Man event, Kiwi loggersports, sheep racing - "Sheeplechase" and fairground rides.
Friday 19th Primary Schools "Top Team" competition and horse events ONLY. Indoor section hall open from 11:00am. No trade open on Friday. Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 all aspects of the show open.
Date: 20 & 21 February 2010
Location: Pukekohe Showgrounds, 58 Station Road, Pukekohe. Free parking off Birch road.
Time: Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 9:00 - 4:30pm
Cost: $10:00 p/adult Children under 12 & accompanied by an adult - free
Parking: Free
Contact: Franklin A&P Society 09 238 8773 Jacqui Wadham john@pukekoheshowgrounds.co.nz |
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Created by Pam Rose On Tuesday, 22 December 2009 12:00 a.m.
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354 Paparata Road, Bombay
Contact: Jenny & Martyn
For all things alpaca - yarns and fibre, socks, gloves, hats, scarves, wraps, clothes, throws, cushions, blankets, baby. Shop open on Sundays - 354 Paparata Road, Bombay. Weaving Studio open whenever we are in - 306 Jones Road, Hunua. Alpaca Farms Hunua and Bombay, Photo opportunities, sales and support.
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100 Stevenson Road, Clarks Beach
Phone: 09 232 1788
Situated on the shores of the expansive Manukau Harbour, the 18 hole Golf Course offers players magnificent water views from every hole. Easy walking and challenging for all golfers.
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150 Waller Road, Pukekohe
Phone: +64 9 238 3929
Peace and country quiet, views extending across the countryside. 3 bedroom house in the midst of farmland. Please enquire for rates - Very reasonable.
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Glenbrook Station Road, Glenbrook
Contact: The GVR Volunteers
Phone: 09 236 3546
A rail enthusiasts' heaven! Hop aboard lovingly restored and maintained steam engine train for a journey into yesteryear. Situated in the picturesque Franklin countryside on Glenbrook Station Road, (about 9km from Waiuku), the railway operates from Labour Weekend through to Queen's Birthday, on Sundays and most public holidays.
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Hampton Downs Road, Hampton Downs, Te Kauwhata
Phone: 09 280 6590
80 NEW luxury self contained apartments, each with 2 king double bedrooms (each with split options), spacious living area and balcony overlooking the Motorsport Park. Fully equiped kitchen, laundry, high-speed data connection, Sky Digital TV, and ample parking.
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Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Contact: FACT
Phone: 09 238 8899
Thanks to the generous support of New Zealand Steel, the Gallery in Franklin: The Centre provides a flexible exhibition space with international-standard facilities. FACT hires the Gallery, in portions or as a whole, to artists, clubs, non-profit organisations.
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Brook Road, Kauritutahi
Phone: 09 303 1530
20 minute to 3 hour beach/farm walks. Historic Brook Homestead. Campsites available.
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Matakawau Hall, Awhitu Road
Phone: 09 235 1691
Organic Produce , Plants n Pots , Cappuccino, Gourmet Mussels, Arts/Crafts, Health n Beauty, Oils, Kauri Platters , Preserves
and much much more...
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13 King St, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 8698
A pioneer museum providing permanent displays and changing exhibitions of local history. Contact the museum on 09 235 8698. Hartmann House situated next to the museum has an excellent range of handicrafts for sale.
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Matakawau Rd (opposite Catholic Church)
The Matakawau Scenic Reserve is now complete with a footbridge over Opoia Creek and a boardwalk across the church land to link up with Hatton Road Reserve.
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Franklin: The Centre, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 4081
Where will you go today?
Our friendly staff will help you with bookings and offer advice on all the great things to see and do in Franklin.
We'll help you get there ...
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