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 Saleyards Stampede
The 2010 Tuakau Saleyards Stampede, combines a street parade and market day as well as a great line up of talent to support the Tuakau Country and Variety Music Club whose 10th birthday coincides with the event.
Tuakau will be transformed into a western town with a street parade down George Street scheduled to start at 1pm and finishing at the Associated Auctioneers saleyards around 2pm.
Demonstrations by the NZ Cutting Horse Association and NZ Ranch Horse Association will be held. Dan Dusty will be offering wagon rides drawn by his team of Clydesdales and the 65th Regiment will be dressed in period costumes.
An evening concert at the Tuakau Town Hall has attracted a great line-up of artists including South Australia's Kristal Collins.
Date: Saturday February 27
Time: Street Parade to start at 1:00pm
Location: George Street, Tuakau
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.
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 equipped kitchen, laundry, high-speed data connection, Sky Digital TV, and ample parking.
Corner of Bowen and Queen Street, Waiuku Phone: 09 235 9219
Belts, socks, wallets, undies.Stockists of Adidas, Ocean & Earth, Lee.
Papakura-Clevedon Road Clevedon Village Clevedon Phone: 09 2929540
For all your flower requirements, and a range of gift ideas also.
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.
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 org
Artefact Gallery Shop is Franklin's primary source for work by local artists, craftsmen, and producers of fine tourist products. We also stock exciting work by New Zealand artists including the Bone Art Collective.
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 ...
2141 Awhitu Road, Pollok Contact: Phil Jordan 09 2351699 Deborah Illingworth 09 2352052 Phone: 09 2352225
The Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op presents arts and crafts mainly from the Awhitu Peninsula. These range from fine art, glassware, ceramics, jewellery, fabric art, right through to cards and organic foodstuffs.
Massey Ave, Pukekohe Phone: 09 238 8831
Your fresh produce market is here every Saturday 8am - 12noon.Come and experience the Franklin Market @ Pukekohe - your community meeting place !
Franklin A&P Showgrounds, Station Rd, Pukekohe Phone: 09 238 8773
The showgrounds comprise 50 acres close to the town centre. A two day Garden & Craft Show is held on the weekend prior to Labour weekend, and the annual A&P Show takes place on the third Saturday of February and the preceding Friday, with horse, beef